Anne Lunder Leland Curatorial Fellowship

The Anne Lunder Leland curatorial fellowship offers an in-depth introduction to the field of museum curating in the context of an academic museum. The fellow provides support to the Colby Museum’s curatorial department, including administrative and production assistance related to the museum’s exhibitions and related programs, collection installations, publications, and acquisitions. The fellow facilitates research queries and cross-departmental communication. Exhibition and collection support duties also include research assignments and interpretive materials production. The fellow plays a key role in overseeing the museum’s online magazine The Lantern and mentors student participants in the museum’s internship program. The fellowship also proves the opportunity to gain curatorial experience with the museum’s annual exhibition Senior Art Exhibition of work by graduating studio art majors. The fellowship experience includes mentorship from staff experienced in curatorial work, and close collaboration across museum areas. The fellow also has opportunities to teach during class visits to the museum, facilitate tours, and present to various groups, thus gaining valuable presentation and engagement skills that are important to curatorial work.

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This fellowship position at the Colby Museum is a two-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for a third year.