2027 Asymmetry Curatorial Fellowship

Asymmetry; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Asymmetry Curatorial Fellowship at SculptureCenter seeks an early-career curator to gain comprehensive experience in planning, researching, organizing and installing exhibitions in a leading art institution. The fellow will join the curatorial team in Long Island City, NY, for a full-time 24-month position from Aug 2027 to Aug 2029, with emphasis on Chinese and Sinophone cultural contexts.

Alongside SculptureCenter, the fellow will participate in Asymmetry's international network, develop

Formación

• 1–3 years of curatorial experience and demonstrated commitment to developing knowledge of international contemporary art history
• Knowledge and experience of Chinese and Sinophone cultural ecosystems, contemporary artists, and curatorial practices
• Experience working directly with living artists in the service of commissioning new works, developing exhibitions, and drafting content
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills; ability to communicate across departments and with artists
• Master's degree or work experience equivalent in Art History, Cultural Studies, Curatorial, or relevant fields with emphasis in contemporary art

Responsabilidades

• Assist with ongoing research, exhibition development, public programmes, publications, and other departmental needs and initiatives
• Support planning, research, organisation and installation of exhibitions
• Collaborate with Asymmetry's network of curators, scholars, artists, writers and researchers
• Develop and present own research through projects, publications and collaborations

Conocimientos

Curatorial experience

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Writing skills

Educación

Master's degree in Art History or related

Descripción del empleo

Summary

The Asymmetry Curatorial Fellowship at SculptureCenter is established to provide an opportunity for an early-career curator to gain comprehensive experience in the planning, research, organisation, and installation of exhibitions in a leading art institution. Reporting to SculptureCenter's Curator, the Asymmetry Curatorial Fellow provides assistance with ongoing research, exhibition development, public programmes, publications, and other departmental needs and initiatives. A distinct feature of the fellowship is the construction around, but not limited to, SculptureCenter's signature In Practice open call programme. The selected fellow joins the SculptureCenter curatorial team in Long Island City, New York, and is a full-time, 24-month position from Aug 2027 to Aug 2029. The position is geared towards a practitioner with demonstrated knowledge of and experience with curatorial practice, cultural ecosystems, contemporary artists, and who identifies to any extent with Chinese and Sinophone cultures and backgrounds.

Alongside their placement at SculptureCenter, the fellow will become part of Asymmetry's wider community of curators, scholars, artists, writers, researchers and cultural practitioners. Joining a close-knit cohort of fellows and scholars, they will participate in ongoing peer exchange across Asymmetry's international network of partner museums and universities.

Throughout the fellowship, the candidate will also be encouraged to develop and present their own research. Through presentations, exhibitionary and discursive projects, publishing and collaborative initiatives, they will have the opportunity to test ideas publicly while contributing to Asymmetry's wider programme of critical inquiry, research, writing and exchange.

The fellowship builds on Asymmetry's wider programme of long-term institutional collaborations with museums and universities, including Tate Modern, Chisenhale Gallery, Nottingham Contemporary, The Courtauld Institute of Art (University of London), Goldsmiths (University of London), and the Institute of Fine Arts (IFA) at NYU, creating a connected framework through which fellows develop their practice across different institutional contexts.

Key Details

Compensation:

• First Year: $55,000/year
• Second Year: $60,000/year

Duration:August 9, 2027 - August 9, 2029

Schedule:FT

Deadline:December 6, 2026

Eligibility

Open to an early-career curator with knowledge and experience of Chinese and Sinophone cultural ecosystems, contemporary artists, and curatorial practices, candidates for the Curatorial Fellowship should possess:

• 1-3 years of curatorial experience and demonstrated commitment to developing knowledge of international contemporary art history
• Knowledge and experience of Chinese and Sinophone cultural ecosystems, contemporary artists, and curatorial practices
• Experience working directly with living artists in the service of commissioning new works, developing exhibitions, and drafting content
• Interest and enthusiasm for working with a small, hands-on team of colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work with colleagues across departments, artists, other art professionals, and SculptureCenter constituents
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
• Well-organised, detail-oriented, and excellent planning and implementation skills with the proven ability to handle a variety of responsibilities. The ability to manage and execute a variety of projects simultaneously is essential
• Exhibition work and curatorial writing are conducted in English; knowledge of a second language is preferred
• Familiarity and interest in emerging artistic practices
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with artists, the SculptureCenter team, external colleagues, stakeholders and donors, and the public in person, by phone, or in writing.
• Master's degree or work experience equivalent in Art History, Cultural Studies, Curatorial, or relevant fields with emphasis in contemporary art.
• Occasional availability outside of usual business hours is required in support of public programmes and special events

About

Asymmetry is a non-profit independent organisation based in London that supports curators and researchers with Chinese and Sinophone backgrounds. Through fellowships, scholarships, public programmes, research, and a specialist library, we create space for critical inquiry and long-term dialogue. By fostering connective collaboration, we contribute to more inclusive futures for contemporary art.

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