Alexis Gregory Fellowship for European Decorative Arts, 2027-28

The Frick Collection; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Frick Collection invites applications for the Alexis Gregory Fellowship for European Decorative Arts, a one-year, full-time opportunity to train as a curator in a leading art museum. The fellowship supports scholarly research and provides resources for completing a dissertation, with access to collections and library.

Applicants should hold a master's in art history or be pursuing a Ph.D., focusing on European decorative arts from the 13th through early 20th centuries, to participate in

Qualifications

• Hold a master's degree in art history or be pursuing a Ph.D. in art history.
• Specialization in European decorative arts from the 13th to early 20th centuries is preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Support research for permanent collection displays and exhibitions.
• Write texts for Frick publications and educational materials.
• Conduct tours and gallery talks; contribute to educational programming.
• Assist with daily administrative tasks and project coordination.

Skills

Art history research

Public speaking

Academic writing

Education

Master's degree in Art History

Pursuing Ph.D. in Art History

Job description

Summary

The Frick Collection is pleased to announce the availability of a one-year fellowship for an outstanding candidate holding a master's degree or pursuing a Ph.D. in art history who wishes to pursue a curatorial career in an art museum, particularly in the field of decorative arts. The Alexis Gregory Fellowship for European Decorative Arts offers invaluable curatorial training and provides the scholarly and financial resources required for completing a doctoral dissertation (if applicable). Internationally renowned for its exceptional collection of western European art from the early Renaissance through the end of the nineteenth century, The Frick Collection - complemented by the significant resources of the Frick Art Research Library - offers a unique opportunity for object-based research. The fellowship is best suited to a student working on a dissertation that pertains to decorative arts.

The Alexis Gregory Fellow for European Decorative Arts will have opportunities to work with members of the Frick’s Curatorial Department on research for permanent collection displays and special exhibitions. The fellow will engage in various duties including, but not limited to, supporting projects managed by the Associate Curator of Decorative Arts, conducting research for exhibitions, writing texts for Frick publications, conducting tours and gallery talks, contributing to educational programming, and assisting with daily administrative tasks. The fellow will have access to the collections and library, as well as introductions to New York City museums and libraries. Frick curators and conservation staff in the Sherman Fairchild Center for Art Conservation will be available for consultation on the dissertation (if applicable). The fellow is considered a full-time, temporary, exempt employee for the duration of the one-year fellowship. The term is expected to begin in September 2027 and conclude in August 2028.

Key Details

Compensation: $65,000/year

Duration:12 months (starts September 2027)

Schedule: FT

Deadline:December 15, 2026

Eligibility

Applicants should hold a master's degree or be pursuing a Ph.D. in art history. They should have excellent academic credentials and be interested in pursuing a museum career. Their fields of expertise should focus on European decorative arts from the thirteenth through early twentieth centuries and should be connected to a subject represented in the Frick’s permanent collection.

Physical requirements are comparable to most office roles: the ability to interact in-person with colleagues and use common office tools and machines (computer, phone); and the ability to traverse throughout the offices and building(s) both inside and outside of the museum, and visit different levels of the building.

About

Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.