Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art-Curatorial Fellow
February 23rd, 2010Opportunity
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City, Missouri is currently seeking a Curatorial Fellow.
Information
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Curatorial Fellowship is intended to offer an exceptional graduate-level candidate the opportunity to gain professional curatorial experience in a contemporary museum setting.
The Fellow will be primarily responsible for:
1.Exhibition- and/or collection-related research with additional duties as appropriate to specific projects.
2.Undertake research and planning for exhibitions drawn from the permanent collection
3.Develop associated exhibition didactics and gallery guides in collaboration with the education department.
The Fellow will be exposed to all aspects of curatorial operations. Please note that the Fellowship provides no relocation monies.
Requirements
Application must be received by April 1, 2010.
Preference will be shown to qualified applicants who possess or are working toward an M.A. degree. Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art will consider exceptional candidates in art history, museum studies, and related fields with a strong emphasis in art historical research and methodology. Candidates with both an undergraduate arts management degree and relevant experience will also be considered.
All application materials should be typed and include the following:
1. Cover letter with name, home and school addresses, and telephone numbers and email address of the applicant
2. A resume including education and relevant employment history
3. Two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional settings
4. An essay describing the applicant’s interest in the internship program, museum work and reasons for applying (two to three pages in length, double-spaced format)
5. Two relevant writing samples
Application materials should be sent to:
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Curatorial Fellow
Human Resources
Attn: Amy Schonhoff, HR Manager
4420 Warwick
Kansas City, MO 64111
