Project: The fellow will research for the development and planning of a traveling exhibition on a history on the genesis of the contemporary Native American community of New York and the New York Movement of Contemporary Native American Art.

AMERINDA has documented the history of Native American women artists who were pioneers in the New York Movement in our publication No Reservation: New York Contemporary Native American Art Movement, in 2017; and as stewards of the New York Movement, has advocated for recognition of Native women in the arts – whether visual, performing, media or literary. Some of the earliest artists of the New York Movement of Contemporary Native American arts who came to New York City in the early years of the 20th century were women and were trailblazers, setting the pace as independent, powerful, visual or performing artists, incorporating aspects of their traditional cultures within the context of their life and work. And this continues up to the present moment.
With the development of this traveling exhibit, AMERINDA hopes to present a more inclusive, organic interpretation of the uniqueness of the New York Native arts community and story to the public.

Brief outline description of chronological/ historical outline covered in the exhibition plan:
Early Pre-contact: 6 Cultural phases: paleo, archaic, early/middle/late woodland, contact (10,000 BC – 1540’s).
Diaspora; war, disease, migration away from the homeland
Late 19th Early 20th century – Buffalo Bill’s Wild West/Show business (influence)
Other early members of the New York Movement (women)
Early formation of the New York Movement based on Native image archetypes in media (stereotypes, vaudeville, medicine shows, etc.)
Brooklyn Urban Community (origins and creation)
U.N. Human Rights Work/Women’s Rights (origins and creation)
Amerinda-American Indian Community House (civil rights & social justice movements)
Native Theater
Native Visual Arts
Multi-generational Individual family history (pertinent historical material of David Martine’s family, (Theodore Roosevelt, traditional duck carving, PGA golf tournaments, commercial whaling, etc.)
 
Required Skills/Qualifications:
Be able to write, collate research into a catalogue or exhibition brochure essays.
Be able to create a Traveling Exhibition Plan (curatorial) based on the below thematic topics
Be able to create an “owner’s manual” (technical) that describes how to install traveling exhibit
Be able to research historical background of curatorial topics and render certain research, planning, and curatorial judgements
Be able to create exhibition design even if only preliminary
Be able to source all possible ephemera and video footage as supplemental material for the exhibition, as well as identifying all necessary venders such as movers, equipment, costs, timelines, insurances, etc.
Be able to collaborate on all of the above topics, and other general activities of AMERINDA in close consultation with Amerinda staff: Diane Fraher, Director; John Scott-Richards, Theater Program Director; and David Martine, Curator/Writer and possibly other individuals identified as necessary in the process that may not already be identified

Criteria 1.  The fellow will work collaboratively as well as independently on a focused and cohesive project that significantly contributes to a public exhibition or program initiative. By being engaged in the above research, being guided mostly by AMERINDA staff: David Martine, (Nednai-Chiricahua Apache/Shinnecock-Montauk) curator, Diane Fraher (Osage/Cherokee) Amerinda Director; and John-Scott Richardson-(Halawa-Saponi/Tuscarora) Theater Program Director, the above criteria will be satisfied.
Criteria 2. Offer opportunities to expand their research, writing, communication and project management skills. This program will incorporate all of the above tasks, writing, communication, research, documentation, and planning collaboration.
Criteria 3. Provide integration into the institution’s staff and interface with other departments for maximum experience and exposure to day-to-day activities. (During periods of research on this project, the fellow will take part in any other discussions pertaining to other Amerinda issues- where appropriate - which will serve to integrate the fellow into day-to-day activities.)
Criteria 4. Encourage working closely with and receiving consistent direct supervision from a designated mentor. Fellow will work closely and receive direct supervision by staff and be available for any and all assistance and direction as needed. Criteria 5. Have a take-away component, be it research or skills-based with recognition given for contributions made to a major current or forthcoming project or program. (The take-away component will be the research and planning documents requested of the fellow based on research parameters for development of the traveling exhibit. These will be used for the exhibit implementation when timing is set for the fabrication and launch of the exhibition as well as the possible scheduling of multiple exhibition venues.)

Dates proposed: 07/01/2021 - 08/ 31/2021

Location: 288 E 10th St, New York, NY 10009

Website: http://amerinda.org

Project: The Fellow will gain first-hand experience on the development of at least one of two exhibition projects for the Decorative Arts department at the Brooklyn Museum: Social Justice and Craft or Cultural Appropriation and the Decorative Arts.

The fellow will gain experience in the development of an exhibition, such as: scope; time periods; artists or art works that can be included; loan possibilities; resources; potential partnerships with artists, other institutions, and community organizations; and other components that bring a project to fruition. Through this process, the fellow will participate in discussions with internal and external stakeholders and gain first-hand experience in the inner workings of a major art museum focused on issues of social justice, social impact, and community.

The Decorative Arts department is developing these exhibitions to propose for the Museum's exhibition schedule. As we develop the concept for Craft and Social Justice will we define parameters, identify the time periods, artists, collectives, genres, etc. to present a compelling exhibition of craft and social justice. With such a broad subject, we will look to the fellow for meaningful, informed, and engaging conversations to assist in the development of the project.

In its very early stages of development, Cultural Appropriation and the Decorative Arts seeks to interrogate the decorative arts through contemporary lenses of appropriation. The Brooklyn Museum's is renowned for its collection of American 19th-century works that appropriate from Asian cultures. We are seeking to expand the conversation, look at the works critically, rather than formally and, possibly, expand the exhibition to include works from other cultures, such as Asia and the Islamic world, to examine cultural appropriation from a broader perspective.

In addition to exhibition development, we hope that the fellow experiences some of the day-to-day collection research, collection development, and collaboration that form the basis of curatorial positions. Opportunities for public engagement will be sought: the fellow could present an Art History Happy Hour, a program that engages the public in discussions on specific, groups or themes in art.

Required Skills/Qualifications: Candidates must have strong collaborative skills. Knowledge of art historical scholarly research methods. Knowledge of critical histories and theories of race, class, and gender in the production, reception, and institutionalization of art. Excellent writing skills. Curiosity.

Dates proposed: 05 / 03 / 2021 - 07 / 30 / 2021

Location: 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Website: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/

Project: The fellow will conduct research and collaborate on content development for an upcoming exhibition and book on American textile designer Dorothy Liebes (1897 – 1972), scheduled to open Fall 2022, gaining insights into how both the Curatorial and Education departments work.

Liebes was a key figure in the development and popularization of American modernist design. From the 1930s until her death in 1972 she was at the forefront of design thinking, offering innovative solutions to the challenges presented by modern living. Her influence extended across a swath of disciplines, from textiles to interiors, transportation and industrial design, fashion, and film.  Despite widespread recognition during her lifetime, her career has been largely ignored by scholars and her powerful influence on American design remains unacknowledged.

The fellow will work closely with and receive mentorship from the curators, Susan Brown (Acting Head of Textiles, Curatorial) and Alexa Griffith (Manager of Content and Curriculum, Education), thus gaining insights into how both the Curatorial and Education departments work – together and independently – to create an exhibition and develop relevant content for diverse audiences to be delivered through a variety of platforms, both physical and digital. The fellow will have the opportunity to assist with the research and development of content for the exhibition, publication, and for the museum’s digital platforms. This work will include archival research on resources and materials central to the exhibition content held across several Smithsonian units, including Cooper Hewitt’s collection of Liebes’s textiles and samples, the extensive collection of her papers held at the Archives of American Art, and other relevant virtually accessible resources. Tangible output opportunities will include including writing a public-facing exhibition resource such as a Learning Lab (Smithsonian’s digital learning platform) or blog post.
The fellow will provide integration into the institution's staff and interface with other departments, for example attending cross-departmental exhibition planning meetings for exhibition design, public programming, and education content. This will allow the intern maximum experience and exposure to day-to-day activities at Cooper Hewitt.
The fellow will have the opportunity to join Cooper Hewitt’s Krueger Internship cohort, including meetings, virtual site visits and other social and team-building opportunities.

This fellowship will be of interest to those interested in curating, museum studies, design history (textiles, interiors, fashion, product design), craft history, popular history and culture, women’s history, and media studies. Primary mentors and collaborators will meet with the intern weekly to discuss progress, see what additional support may be needed, and guide the direction and development of research outputs. In addition to these core meetings, fellow will participate in project-related meetings with key members of Cooper Hewitt’s staff, including education, conservation, library, cross-platform publications, communications, and digital experience, providing an overview of the roles and responsibilities of these departments and how they collaborate to create and present exhibitions and related programming.

Required Skills/Qualifications: Strong research and writing skills; familiarity with library and archival research methods, including image permissions and other publication preparations (training can be provided); a desire to research and write about visual and material culture; an interest in the history of design, women designers, craft history, and the history of textiles. Resources required: Cooper Hewitt is planning for virtual fellowships for Summer 2021. The fellow will need access to a computer with internet access.

Dates proposed: 06 / 14 / 2021 -  07 / 30 / 2021

Location: 2 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128

Website: https://www.cooperhewitt.org/

Project: The fellow will assist with the exhibition Women Defining Women in Contemporary Art of the East and Beyond, planned for 2023, which will present the work of artists who are women and were born or live in what can broadly be termed Islamic societies.

This fresh account will alter perceptions of women in the Middle East and beyond. More than that, it will prompt a western audience to consider more fully the art of our time and the power of gendered images to define who we are. The fellow will work directly with the exhibition curator on several general projects but especially preparatory work for the associated catalogue. The fellow’s specific responsibilities would be commensurate with their knowledge and abilities.

Required Skills/Qualifications: A very sound general knowledge of the history of art and a genuine interest in museum work. A sophisticated understanding of contemporary global art and/or feminist art. A specific interest in the Middle East would be a plus but not a necessity.

Dates proposed: 05 / 12 / 2021 -  07 / 30 / 2021

Location: 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Website: https://www.lacma.org

Project: The fellow will work on organizing, coordinating, and executing tasks related to the planning and production of a project to expand the idea of a land acknowledgment, the act of recognizing the Indigenous right to land within colonized places.

Materials & Applications (M&A) has initiated a project to expand the idea of a land acknowledgment, the act of recognizing the Indigenous right to land within colonized places, into an ongoing institutional practice shared with the public through a 12-month thematic beginning in 2022. This project will include a series of events grounded by our annual Summer Project, a full-scale outdoor installation built in the M&A Courtyard hosted by Craft Contemporary. This Acknowledgement intends to address the complicity of architecture and art as colonial practices through their engagement with land, and seeks reorientations toward new forms of settler accountability and Indigenous empowerment. To this end, M&A seeks to make visible an ongoing restructuring of frameworks within our own institution and to intentionally direct our resources--our money, labor, space--toward the work of displaced, dispossessed, and underrepresented core-collaborators, architects, artists, and thinkers. It is a priority to partner with Native American curators, practitioners, and thinkers in this Acknowledgment.

M&A currently has a project team, meeting weekly, laying a soft groundwork of conceptual scaffolding, timeline, and potential partnerships. The ArtTable Fellow will join this dedicated team as a leading voice, and their research will steer its collaborative work toward establishing a clear framework and working plan for the project's arc. During the Fellowship, this can be the organization of guest presentations, virtual studio visits, and the proposal of artistic partnerships and programmatic topics for the 2022 thematic, which can manifest as performance-based events, lectures and discussions, and a potential publication. The Fellowship will culminate in a final presentation of the Fellow's research, the format being open (M&A can support a public presentation of their research work, a small publication, or a small-scale exhibition). Directed by their individual interests, the Fellow can helm a key component of the Acknowledgement, and would be supported and encouraged to continue their research with M&A beyond the scope of their fellowship.

The ArtTable Fellow will work closely with M&A's Executive Director, the Programs Manager, and project collaborators in organizing, coordinating, and executing tasks related to the planning and production of their and related programs. The Fellow will also have access to the full organization, attend virtual all-house meetings, and may participate, if interested, in other Summer 2021 projects which will include the continuation of our Heat Aid mutual aid initiative and the launch of M&A radio programming on KGAP 96.7 FM.

Required Skills/Qualifications: The ArtTable Fellow will have an interest in contemporary art and architectural practices, is highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and self-starting, enjoys working with artist and architect teams, and is willing to expand their understanding of critical practices in architecture. They seek experience in non-profit work, have leadership attributes with an ability to work independently or with a variety of constituents, including community leaders and non-profit boards. They have strong communication skills, interpersonal and written, and are eager to participate in M&A's current inquiry into and practice of organization structures that prioritize collectivity and inclusivity.

Dates proposed: 06 / 07 / 2021 -  08 / 06 / 2021

Location: 970 N. Broadway Suite 206. Los Angeles CA 90012

Website: https://www.materialsandapplications.org

Project: The fellow will learn about the exhibition process and assist with the development of educational materials, for the traveling exhibition, Color Riot!, featuring Navajo textiles from c. 1860 to 2018.

Having celebrated its centennial in 2014, the Montclair Art Museum (MAM) is widely recognized as one of the nation's oldest, leading regional art museums. As the only museum in New Jersey focusing on American and Native art, MAM's collection of Indigenous arts represents tribal communities across the United States and Canada spanning the period of ca. 1200 C.E. to the present day. Situated on Lenape land, MAM cares for and interprets its distinctive world-class collection of over 12,000 works of American art, including more than 4000 works of Indigenous art, one of the foremost collections of Native arts of North America in the Northeast. Led by MAM's Chief Curator Gail Stavitsky and an Advisory Board of five Native and three non-Native scholars and colleagues, the search for a permanent Curator of Native American Arts is in its final stages with the expectation that this person will be on board in April 2021. The Curator will be tasked with overseeing the presentation of the incoming traveling exhibition, Color Riot!, organized by the Heard Museum, featuring Navajo textiles from c. 1860 to 2018.  This major exhibition will be featured in three of the Museum's galleries, including Rand Gallery, in which more than 175 objects have been rotated continuously dedicated to the display of historical and contemporary Native artwork.  The proposed Fellowship will provide a unique opportunity for an ArtTable fellow to learn about the exhibition development process.  The focus for the fellow will be upon assisting with the development of educational materials for the show, including the writing of label copy, an exhibition guide, leading virtual and, if possible, in-person tours, and developing audioguides to privilege Indigenous voices, and other exhibition-related opportunities. In conjunction with the Education department, the fellow will also engage with the development of math/geometry connections for the Color Riot! exhibition in conjunction with an ongoing art and Math education initiative. Collaborative guidance will be provided by MAM's Education department, new Curator of Native American art, and the Chief Curator.

Required Skills/Qualifications: The Fellow should be an organized individual with strong writing, communication, and computer skills.  Considerable knowledge of or background in Native American art is required and a special focus upon Navajo or Indigenous textiles is a plus, but not necessary. The individual should be available for 24 hours a week, to be split between the Education and Curatorial departments. The Fellow will divide their time between working remotely and at MAM adhering to strict COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Dates proposed: 05 / 10 / 2021 -  07 / 09 / 2021

Location: 3 S Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Website: https://www.montclairartmuseum.org

Project: The fellow will take an active lead in a research project to mine the permanent collection for works by Native American/Indigenous artists (none of whom are designated as such in the metadata) and participate in curatorial discussions.

Every five years MAD’s curatorial team undertakes a review of its acquisition plan to align with new, institutional priorities and reignite support for long-term collecting goals to expand and diversify MAD’s permanent collection. The curatorial team will initiate this five-year review in 2021 and we seek a fellow of Native American/Indigenous heritage to:
• mine the Museum’s permanent collection for works by Native American/Indigenous artists (none of whom are designated as such in the metadata)
• write object entries for each work and upload them to the collections database
• create a checklist of Native/Indigenous artists and works of art for further review with the curatorial team
• participate in curatorial discussions leading to MAD’s new five-year acquisitions plan to include more Native/Indigenous artists
• participate in onsite studio visits of NY-based Native/Indigenous artists to view new work (pending the lifting of Covid restrictions on public gatherings)

This fellowship will include independent and collaborative work that will contribute to future acquisitions and exhibition planning. The fellow will have regular contact with members of a small, tight-knit, and supportive curatorial team, and he/she/they will be integrated into the day-to-day activity of the Curatorial Department. In regards to the research project, the fellow will report directly to Elissa Auther, Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs and Chief Curator, and Samantha DeTillio, Collections Curator. If desired, introductions to members of the Education, Exhibitions, Registration, Media, and Development teams at MAD are easily arranged.

Required Skills/Qualifications:
-Solid research and writing capabilities
-Working knowledge of modern and contemporary art craft, and design
-Familiarity with TMS database interface (this is a plus, but not a requirement)
-Attention to detail
-Ability to work independently
This fellowship opportunity is open to any graduate/pre/post-doc student, recent graduate, and/or emerging professional with an interest in modern and contemporary art, Indigenous art history, scholarly research, museum writing, and collections.

Dates proposed: 05/01/2021 - 06/15/2021

Location: 2 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019

Website: https://madmuseum.org


* This fellowship is supported by Barbara Tober and the Acronym Fund

Project: The fellow will work with the curatorial team to conduct research in various upcoming exhibitions and projects, organizing and managing exhibition content, drafting and editing texts, and negotiating loans and image rights, among other tasks.

The intern will provide day to day support to the curatorial staff. Main tasks include:
• Organize and manage exhibition content
• Draft and edit exhibition text
• Negotiate loans and image rights
• Monitor and maintain galleries (depending on pandemic situation at the time)
• Assist with administration and archiving

Required Skills/Qualifications:
• A college/graduate student or recent graduate in History, Art History, Sociology, Ethnic Studies, Museum Studies or similar fields with excellent research skills and strong writing and communication abilities
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Interested in museum and curatorial practice
• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Chinese language literacy is desired, but not required.

Dates proposed: 05 / 31 / 2021 -  07 / 23 / 2021

Location: 215 Centre St, New York, NY 10013

Website: https://www.mocanyc.org

Project: The fellow will have the opportunity to gain experience in exhibition development, curatorial research, interpretation, and audience engagement through her work on the upcoming reinstallation of the Arts of the Native and Ancient Americas collection.

Under the mentorship of Chelsea Dacus, our assistant curator of African, Oceanic, and the Americas, the intern will be immersed in all aspects of the redesign, including creating object checklists, conducting research, writing and editing didactic material, preparing the catalog, and assisting with exhibition design. This project aims to highlight the contributions of the past, particularly the metalworks of the cultures of Central and South America found in the Glassell Collection of Ancient American Gold, while also demonstrating how cultures continue in the present. With this goal in mind, curators intend to build bridges with Native American communities, make connections with contemporary Native artists, and make space for Native voices, points of view, and ways of seeing. A central focus of the project includes creating a community of Native advisors to help guide the redesign and collections, including commissions for original contemporary Native art as possible.
The intern will also have the opportunity to use research by Slover Linett Audience Research to develop strategies to address the five engagement provisions identified as part of the ongoing Museum-wide initiative to expand and diversify the next generation of Museum visitors. In addition to mentorship with curatorial staff, the intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with Learning and Interpretation staff to develop interpretive strategies and programing to engage new, more diverse audiences. The intern will contribute to the development of in-gallery interpretation, including digital interpretation, creating a related online exhibition as well as training live gallery interpreters. She will also assist in planning engagement programing, such as speakers, art-making workshops, and book club connections. The intern will be able to advocate for new visitors, culled from one of the most diverse cities in the country. The intern will be integrated into the MFAH summer internship and fellowship program, which fosters community among the interns, provides opportunities for peer mentorship, and gives students a broadened understanding of museum careers and interrelated areas of museum operations through a series of weekly professional development events. Through programs such as the Andrew W. Mellon Summer Academy and Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship program, the MFAH provides specialized training in the curatorial Celd and museum professions for diverse backgrounds and aims to promote diversity in the arts. The ArtTable intern will have the opportunity to engage in ongoing dialogues with her peers and mentors about the role of diversity in museum professionals.

Learning Goals and Objectives:
• This internship will provide invaluable practical experience to an individual interested in a career at an art museum, including inter-departmental collaboration, training in storage and handling procedures, and The Museum System (TMS), a collection management database.
• The intern will develop knowledge speciCc to Arts of the Native and Ancient Americas.
• The intern will work in the MFAH’s African, Oceanic, and the Americas curatorial department.
• The intern will both observe and participate in a collaborative professional environment. She will have the opportunity to work with supervisors and colleagues in the MFAH’s African, Oceanic, and the Americas curatorial department as well as staff in the Department of Learning and Interpretation.
• The intern will learn about a broad spectrum of museum careers. Weekly professional development activities will introduce the intern to Museum staff from diverse departments, including but not limited to curators, conservators, exhibition designers, development oxcers, library staff, registrars, and preparators.

Required Skills/Qualifications: A desirable candidate for a fellowship in the African, Oceanic, and the Americas department should have strong research, organization, and multitasking skills; have excellent verbal and written communication skills; and be computer literate, with a knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Native American and Ancient American (Pre-Columbian) art and culture preferred. Reading knowledge of Spanish is preferred. Fellowships are available to woman-identifying students representing diverse backgrounds who are currently enrolled in a graduate program in Art History, or are recent graduates of such a program.

Dates proposed: 05 / 17 / 2021 - 07 / 09 / 2021

Location: 1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005

Website: https://www.mfah.org

Project: The fellow will work on programming that marks the 100th Year of Remembrance of the Tulsa Race Massacre and will assist on Curatorial tasks for forthcoming exhibitions, tours, and publication production, among other projects.

An ArtTable Fellow joining us in 2021 would work on programming that marks the 100th Year of Remembrance of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Oklahoma Contemporary will have also marked its first anniversary in the new building, and is geared to have a full suite of exhibitions, public art, and educational programs underway. The  Fellowship we would like to offer is tailored for an introduction to curatorial work that will optimize the Fellow's academic and/or professional experience and consider their specific interests.

The Fellow would be fully integrated within the curatorial department under my supervision in my capacity as Director of Curatorial Affairs as well as the mentorship of our Registrar Tabitha Austin and our Associate Curator Pablo Barrera (Wixáritari). I am myself an alumna of the inaugural Diversity Program at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in the mid-1990s. And I have to say that among the things that drew me to Oklahoma Contemporary from the art publishing editorial post I had in NY has been the demonstrated commitment to 'walking the talk' where progressive change is long overdue. A curatorial department in an art center that is staffed with more people of color is unusual, even more so in the contemporary art field. In addition to working in a department run by a woman of color in a leadership position and with supervision from an African American Registrar and Indigenous curator, the ArtTable Fellow at Oklahoma Contemporary would have access to local curators, artists, and art historians for networking opportunities to ensure that she has support in dealing with issues and obstacles specific to her identity as a member of a minoritized group. Oklahoma Contemporary employs POC individuals at every level of the organization and in all the departments. Oklahoma City has a significant demographic of African American, Native American, Latinx, and Vietnamese American residents, offering a community with many opportunities for cultural exchange, dialogue, and collaboration.

Oklahoma Contemporary has intentional goals for inclusivity, and our exhibition and public programming illustrates strong Indigenous, Latinx, and African American representation across various mediums and disciplines. At the same time, the curatorial vision for Oklahoma Contemporary is to present contemporary art from many different perspectives, without necessarily grouping artists in silos of identity. The Fellow will be given the opportunity to bring her own analysis and sensibility to many kinds of art and artists from a variety of backgrounds and to have a holistic introduction to the workings of a contemporary art center.
 
Specific projects that the Fellow may work on include:
- Coordinating with the Visitor Experience staff for tours of the "Ed Ruscha: OKLA" exhibition;  "ArtNow," our biennial exhibition on Oklahoma artists; "We Believed in the Sun," an exhibition on the Civil Rights Legacy of Oklahoma City; "Crystal Z Campbell: Flight," a studio residency installation on the subject of the Tulsa Race Massacre; and the outdoor installations of new sculptures by Maren Hassinger and Chakaia Booker;
- Assisting with the final stages of preparation for an exhibition on Oklahoma mural artists;
- Curatorial/administrative assistance on forthcoming exhibitions, including a video games exhibition and an exhibition featuring Guadalajara artists;
- Assistance on publication production for exhibition catalogues or brochures as well as preparation of website and social media content for the Communications department;
- Inclusion during virtual studio visits with local artists;
- Assistance with coordination of Education programming of artist talks; and
- Participation in interdepartmental collaborations for various community outreach efforts.

Required Skills/Qualifications: Recent graduates or students in good standing with their academic institutions who possess a strong interest in contemporary art are encouraged to apply. Due to safety concerns with Covid, we would like to restrict applications to Oklahoma residents so that the Fellow need not have to face the challenges of relocating.

Successful candidates will receive on-site training. Specialized training or a degree in Art History is not necessarily required: Oklahoma Contemporary will consider applicants with an open, inquisitive mind; a demonstrated interest in contemporary art and its place in the context of a larger discourse; and a record of great work ethic.

People from non-traditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Candidates comfortable with using Zoom are preferred; therefore, the candidate would have to be able to access reliable internet.
 
Although some work can be done remotely, candidates should be comfortable working on-site during the days the curatorial department is expected to be in the building during the staggered work schedule, for giving socially distanced tours for restricted groups limited via a timed-ticketing system, and during exhibition installation days and programs. Oklahoma Contemporary observes and implements rigorous health protocol for all staff and visitors.

A 9-week commitment for 3 days/week would be ideal but it could also be a 6-week full-time arrangement.

Dates proposed: 05 / 01 / 2021 - 06 / 18 / 2021

Location: 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Website: https://oklahomacontemporary.org

Project: The fellow will gain firsthand experience in the planning and development of between 3-5 proposals for public and community programming related to the early American art reinstallation which highlights underrepresented voices.

In the spring of 2021, the Philadelphia Museum of Art will open a new installation of early American art (1600s-1840s) as part of a slate of new spaces throughout the museum connected to a Frank Gehry-designed building project. One goal of the reinstallation is to tell new stories about American art, highlighting underrepresented voices and reaching across collection areas not typically represented in these galleries in the museum’s past, including works by Latin American, Indigenous and Black artists. Coinciding with this, the museum will be embarking on a series of public programs designed to welcome visitors into these new spaces. The fellow will gain firsthand experience in community programming related to the reopening of new building spaces happening during the summer. The Fellow will use this experience to directly participate in the planning and development of programs, producing between 3-5 proposals for public programs that may take the form of talks, tours, performances, workshops, or any other format that engages with adult audiences related to the American art reinstallation taking place in the fall of 2021 and beyond. Working under the supervision of the Public Programs Department within the Division of Education, the Fellow will also work closely with colleagues in curatorial, interpretation, and community programs. The museum has received NEH funding for community-centered programming around this reinstallation and a key goal of the Fellowship will be to participate in this work, assisting with developing, strengthening, and evaluating the effectiveness of relationships with outside community partners.

Required Skills/Qualifications: Interested candidates in graduate fields in American art history (broadly defined, and including Latin American art, art of Indigenous North America, etc.), material culture, public history, museum education, and museum studies are welcome to apply. Interest and experience working with a broad public is required. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a possibility of working remotely, and the Fellow will need to have access to a computer or tablet and a reliable internet connection in order to telecommute. If summer programming occurs onsite, we expect that the Fellow will work onsite as well.

Dates proposed: 06 / 07 / 2021 -  07 / 30 / 2021

Location: 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Website: https://www.philamuseum.org


* This fellowship is supported by Catherine Behrend

Project: The fellow will assist the Curator of Native American Art in the development of an upcoming exhibition of emerging artists, which privileges Native artist voices, language and knowledge, in the Museum’s Contemporary and Modern Art Center.

The Portland Art Museum seeks an ArtTable Fellow to work on projects in the Native American Art Department for 8 weeks in Summer 2021. The Fellow will assist the Curator of Native American Art in the development of an exhibition of emerging artists, scheduled to open in the Museum’s Contemporary and Modern Art Center in September. Tasks will include interfacing with staff from other departments to plan related programming, direct communication with the selected artists, writing objects labels and drafting text for gallery didactics and web use. The exhibition is part of the Museum’s Center for Contemporary Native American Art (CCNA) program which privileges Native artist voices, language and knowledge. The CCNA exhibitions are all curated or co-organized by Indigenous artists and curators.
 
In addition to exhibition planning, the Fellow will utilize the PAM collections database to conduct collections research to help preparations for a re-installation of the permanent collections gallery of the Native American art collection. The Fellow will become familiar with collections database organization, record-keeping, and applications to curatorial research and planning. The collection includes over 3,500 works of both contemporary and historical Native American art.
 
The processes and methodologies supported by PAM are all part of a larger movement to shift voice and agency, not just in representation of Native American art and culture on the Museum floor, but also as a constructive process behind-the-scenes, including decision-making and staffing. Mentoring and training Native American arts professionals is a key component in supporting these larger goals.
 
The start date for this fellowship is flexible. The Fellow will be expected to work 3 days per week for approximately 21-28 hours for 8 consecutive weeks. The position is currently planned as a virtual fellowship and will be conducted remotely. The Fellow will meet three times a week with the curator, but most work will be conducted independently. The Fellow will also be invited to participate in virtual exhibition planning and department meetings.

Required Skills/Qualifications: The selected fellow must be able to work independently and be well-versed in commonly used computer software applications, including Word, Excel, Google Drive, Google Docs, Dropbox, and video conferencing such as Zoom and Google Meet. Organizational skills, attention to detail, and writing skills are essential. Experience using a museum database is a major plus.

Dates proposed: 06 / 07 / 2021 -  07 / 30 / 2021 (*They are flexible on start and end dates)

Location: 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Website: https://portlandartmuseum.org

Project: The fellow will assist with the Feminist Incubator, an ongoing series of short-term residencies, happenings, conversations, performances, and public discourses focusing on intersectionality, and empowerment of multiple creative disciplines.

Project for Empty Space is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating safe and equitable spaces for audiences and artists alike. We are committed to cultivating discourse around important social issues through the catalytic lens of contemporary art. Through our work we strive to create exhibitions and programming in our spaces that dispel the notion that art is meant for one type of audience. Our aim is to encourage the idea that everyone should have equal opportunity to access art.

Our core programs include our the PES Artist in Residence program (www.projectforemptyspace.org/artist-in-residence), The PES Feminist Incubator (www.projectforemptyspace.org/feminist-incubator) and the PES Studio Program (www.projectforemptyspace.org/about-studio-program). Assistance with the Feminist Incubator is our primary concentration for this potential fellowship.

The PES Feminist Incubator Program is an ongoing series of short-term residencies, happenings, conversations, performances, and public discourses focusing on intersectionality, empowerment of multiple creative disciplines (writing, dance, performance, visual arts, etc) in a shared studio with resources such as a feminist library and lounge, writing, print and publishing workshops, and more. This residency not only provides much needed safe space for female-identified creative practitioners, but also is a space for productive and critical intersectional dialogue as a means of catharsis, camaraderie, and education.This program is presently in its fourth cycle.

Past and Present Feminists in Residents include: Aimee Gilmore, Angela Fraleigh, Anna Ogier-Bloomer, Camille Lee, Chaya Babu, Christen Clifford, fayemi shakur, Hiba Schahbaz, Jillian M Rock, Julie Marie Seibert, Katherine Toukhy, Katrina Majkut, Marilyn Narota, Michele Pred, Mimi Bai, Rosary Solimanto,  Sahana Ramakrishnan, Sara Jimenez, Sarah K. Khan, Sophia Wallace, Spandita Malik, Priscilla Dobler Dzul, and Zoe Buckman.

Required Skills/Qualifications: Candidates are required to have a basic grasp of art and art history, and our interested in feminist discource in art. They should have strong research, writing, and editing skills. Knowledge and/or experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign is not required, but is a plus.

Dates proposed: 05 / 03 / 2021 -  07 / 30 / 2021

Location: 800 Broad Street. Newark, New Jersey 07102  

Website: https://www.projectforemptyspace.org

Project: The fellow will develop a comprehensive plan to launch a new patron level under the guidance of the Development and Communications teams: the Family Circle, aimed at engaging families and raising funds to support exhibitions and public programs.

Under the guidance of the Development and Communications teams as part of Public Art Fund External Affairs department (and with the supervision of the Development Associate Manager), the ArtTable Fellow will develop a comprehensive plan to launch a new patron level at Public Art Fund: the Family Circle. The Family Circle is a new patron program that Public Art Fund will launch in 2022 aimed at engaging families and raising funds to support exhibitions and public programs. Family Circle members will receive tailored updates about exhibitions, artmaking activities, and host our annual picnic. Public Art Fund currently has six membership levels ranging from free to $10,000, but this will be the first group focused on engaging families and younger audiences. Public Art Fund launched its first patron group in 2012 and has put significant resources into building its membership over the past five years. Membership and audience engagement is a key focus for the External Affairs department in 2021-22.

Over the eight-week fellowship (4 days/week), the Fellow will be tasked with the following:
Researching comparable membership levels and preparing an overview of Family membership/patron groups at other institutions;
Researching prospective members and creating bios;
Drafting invitations to join/solicit new members;
Assembling ideas for a welcome bag of branded materials for kids;
Recommending membership Benefits and activities;
Developing a marketing and digital outreach strategy and schedule to build brand recognition and audience engagement;
And outlining member events, including the framework, ideas, and outreach/promotional strategy for the annual Family Picnic--a free public program for the community that is held in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Additionally, the Fellow will consider how this new level fits into Public Art Fund’s membership program and integrates with our exhibition program. In doing so, they will learn about key elements of Development, including membership management, prospect research, donor cultivation and stewardship, budget development, and event production. In addition to working with the Development Associate Manager, the Fellow will work with the Communications team to create a marketing strategy for the Family Membership program. The strategy will focus on market research for effective positioning and audience engagement, refining how the Family Circle fits in to the overall membership sub-brand, crafting a campaign complete with effective language, graphics, images and timeline to be used across all channels, and a robust social media plan with implementation of analytics. They will also meet with a member of the curatorial team to learn about upcoming exhibitions and other planned programs.

The Fellow will have regular check-ins with their manager and with the larger Development and Communications teams. At the end of the fellowship, the Fellow will be asked to present their plan to the Development and Communications teams, including Public Art Fund’s Deputy Director (ArtTable member) and President (ArtTable donor).

Public Art Fund’s staff will work remotely through the summer, and the Fellow is able to work remotely from a location they choose. If the Fellow is located in a time zone different from New York, hours can be discussed (Public Art Fund’s standard hours are 9:30am to 5:30pm EST). Regular check-ins with staff would take place via Zoom, and if the fellow is located in New York City, in-person meetings at exhibitions sites or elsewhere could be possible, if both the fellow and staff person were agreeable and felt safe.

Required Skills/Qualifications: Public Art Fund seeks a Fellow who is a strong researcher and writer with an interest in fundraising, audience development, event planning, marketing, and/or digital strategies. They should have a passion for art and public engagement and be seeking to learn more about External Affairs work within the nonprofit sector. They will play a key role in developing this new program and how it integrates into the Public Art Fund story and larger brand. With this in mind, desired skills include:
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word;
Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising CRM systems;
Experience with Adobe InDesign;
Experience with MailChimp or other digital marketing platforms;
Experience or interest in graphic design;
An understanding of general social media channels/networks
Exceptional attention to detail;
Ability to work independently;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
An understanding of art history and/or arts administration and a passion for contemporary art;
A knowledge of New York City’s arts and philanthropic landscape; and
An interest in branding and marketing.

Dates proposed: 05 / 24 / 2021 -  07 / 19 / 2021

Location: 1 E 53rd St #12, New York, NY 10022

Website: https://www.publicartfund.org

Project: The fellow will focus on the launch of The Great Wall of Los Angeles Institute, an 8-year public art initiative to extend the current half-mile mural, that represents the untold histories of California’s minority and indigenous communities, to one-mile.

The Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) is seeking an emerging arts professional who is recently graduated or currently enrolled in a graduate/pre/post-doctoral program for the position of Public Art Fellow.

The Great Wall is a half-mile mural in the Los Angeles River that represents the untold histories of California’s minority and indigenous communities. Painted between 1976 and 1983 by artists, community members and 400+ youth, The Great Wall is recognized as one of the earliest examples of public practice and community muralism. The Great Wall of Los Angeles Institute will refine the original mural methodology to engage a new generation of artists and youth in the production of another half-mile of mural representing the histories of six decades (1960s-2020). The Great Wall Institute will also support infrastructural improvements to The Great Wall mural site, including an Interpretive Green Bridge and the installation of five interpretive stations alongside the mural that provide visitors with information on the social and environmental histories of the site and the histories represented within the mural. The Public Art Fellow will support research and writing for the five interpretive stations at The Great Wall mural site, and support the development and implementation of public programs and education initiatives that align with the launch of The Great Wall Institute in 2021.

The Public Art Fellow will work across departments including research in the SPARC Digital Mural Lab, public programs, and education, gaining professional experience in the non-profit and visual art sectors and unique insights into community engagement and muralism. The Great Wall Institute is poised to be one of the largest public art initiatives in Los Angeles since the 1970s; The Public Art Fellow will gain notable experience in the development and implementation of a multiyear arts program as well as major capital projects. Additionally, The Public Art Fellow will receive professional mentorship while working closely with SPARC leaders, including SPARC Artistic Director/Great Wall Lead Artist Judith F. Baca and SPARC Executive Director/Ph.D. Candidate in Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, Carlos Rogel. This position is ideal for candidates with an interest in community muralism, public programs, education, and the relationship between visual art and efforts to engage and empower local communities.

The position of Public Art Fellow is part-time (24 hrs/wk) for 8 weeks between June and August 2021. Candidates must be woman-identified students who are currently enrolled in a graduate/pre/post-doc program, are recent graduates (within six months of having completed all graduation requirements) and/or emerging professionals. Candidates must be woman-identified students who are currently enrolled in a graduate/pre/post-doc program, are recent graduates (within six months of having completed all graduation requirements) and/or emerging professionals.

Required Skills/Qualifications: The candidate for an ArtTable Fellowship with SPARC should meet the following qualifications:
- Exceptional research and writing skills, including use of academic journals and primary resources
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Strong interest in public art and community arts programs
- Experience working collaboratively
- Experience with Google Suite
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred
- Experience creating e-newsletters and/or press releases preferred
- Experience in arts education preferred

Dates proposed: 06 / 14 / 2021 -  08 / 06 / 2021

Location: 685 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

Website: https://sparcinla.org

Project: The fellow will work on the renowned Morgan Library Department and research and assist with the organization of an exhibition on the interdisciplinary artist and educator Nina Katchadourian’s work in spring 2023.

Required Skills/Qualifications: Organization, ability to conduct and summarize independent research, competence in the history of photography and informed interest in histories explored in the collections of the Morgan, such as early modern literature, old master drawings, and music.

Dates proposed: 05 / 03 / 2021 -  07 / 30 / 2021

Location: 225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

Website: https://www.themorgan.org

The process for selecting fellows across the US is highly personalized and competitive. ArtTable staff, along with an ad hoc selection Fellowship Committee composed of current ArtTable members who represent professional, cultural, and geographic diversity review applications.

Deadline: ArtTable will accept fellow’s applications through March 21, 2021, by 12:00 am EST.
A final decision will be communicated to applicants by April 16, 2021.

The Fellowship Committee considers many factors in the review process of prospective candidates:
● Meeting demographic and eligibility criteria
● The strength of each application, including resumes and references
● An appropriate correlation between the prospective fellow’s expressed interests, the scope of the project and the host’s specific needs

The most qualified candidates will be individually presented to the host organizations for their final review and acceptance. Once the selection is made, ArtTable will handle the administrative aspects of managing the fellows (i.e. payment disbursement, pre/post surveys, and connecting fellows with an ArtTable 'mentor' for the duration of their fellowship), while the host institution is responsible for the day-to-day scheduling and management of the fellow.

Each fellow is awarded a $4,000 stipend for the five to eight-week commitment during the summer to be paid in four installments over the course of the program.

ArtTable is the foremost professional organization dedicated to advancing the leadership of women in the visual arts. Since its founding ArtTable in 1980, ArtTable has transitioned from one centered on membership services to an organization with a greater public purpose. Through our national membership network of 1,200+ professional women in the visual arts, and various nation-wide community initiatives, we seek to expand opportunities for women from diverse backgrounds and at all stages of their careers, fostering a stronger future for all women in the arts.

The ArtTable Fellowship program is made possible thanks to the invaluable support of individuals and foundations.

If you have any questions, you can contact:
Lucia Roldan
Education and Community Engagement Coordinator, ArtTable
lroldan@arttable.org

More information:
https://arttable.org/impact