Archives Research Fellowship in Black Art & Visual Culture

Contemporary And; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 2,700 - 3,300; Part time

Job summary

Contemporary And invites applications for the 2025–2026 Archives Research Fellowship program at The Driskell Center in College Park, Maryland. This fellowship offers a stipend of $3,000, along with travel and lodging support for a short-term residency.

Applicants should have a strong research interest in African American art and visual culture and will be expected to share their findings publicly. Applications are welcomed from scholars and cultural workers at any career stage, including graduate students.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated research interest in African American art and visual culture.
• Clear plan for utilizing archival collections at the Driskell Center.
• Open to all career stages including graduate students and independent scholars.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a short-term research residency at The Driskell Center.
• Present research findings publicly through various formats.
• Submit a research summary report upon completion.

Skills

Research interest in African American art

Ability to produce a research proposal

Experience in cultural studies

Job description

Contemporary And invites applications for the 2025–2026 Archives Research Fellowship program at The Driskell Center in College Park, Maryland. This fellowship offers a stipend of $3,000, along with travel and lodging support for a short-term residency.

Applicants should have a strong research interest in African American art and visual culture and will be expected to share their findings publicly. Applications are welcomed from scholars and cultural workers at any career stage, including graduate students.