Canal Projects Curatorial Fellowship

Collections That Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum invites applications for a Canal Projects Curatorial Fellow for a one-year appointment. The Fellow will assist senior curatorial staff across research, exhibitions, publications, acquisitions, public and digital programs, and Asian Art Initiative activities.

Working under the Curator, Asian Art Initiative and Head of Global Exhibitions, the Fellow contributes to scholarly research, program development, and public engagement within a global art context.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD candidate in Art History
• Previous museum curatorial experience is preferred
• Background in modern and contemporary art with expertise in global art history preferred
• Knowledge of contemporary Asian artists and Asian diasporic practices is a plus
• Computer skills with collection management databases (TMS) and MS Office Suite
• Foreign language skills are a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Assist senior curatorial staff in research, exhibitions, publications, acquisitions, public and digital programs, and general curatorial functions
• Support ongoing activities of the Asian Art Initiative
• Work under the guidance of the Curator, Asian Art Initiative and Head, Global Exhibitions Initiative

Skills

Museum curatorial experience

Global art history

Asian art knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Foreign language skills

Education

Master’s Degree or PhD candidate in Art History

Tools

The Museum System (TMS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is pleased to offer a one-year curatorial fellowship, generously made possible by Canal Projects. The Canal Projects Curatorial Fellow will assist senior curatorial staff in all activities pertaining to the Guggenheim’s curatorial program, including work in support of research, exhibitions, publications, acquisitions, public and digital programs, and other general curatorial functions. Working under the guidance of the Curator, Asian Art Initiative and Head, Global Exhibitions Initiative, the Curatorial Fellow will also participate in the ongoing activities of the Asian Art Initiative.

Rooted in shared values of cultural stewardship and mentorship for art professionals, the fellowship reflects the Guggenheim’s and Canal Projects’ commitment to furthering the future of art through research, education, and public engagement.

Key Details

Compensation: $65,775.80–68,000/year

Duration:1 year

Schedule:FT

Deadline:ASAP (Posted October 6, 2026)

Eligibility

SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree or PhD candidate in Art History
• Previous museum curatorial experience is preferred
• Background in modern and contemporary art with demonstrated expertise in global art history preferred
• Knowledge of contemporary Asian artists and Asian diasporic practices a plus
• Computer skills and advanced proficiency with database software including collection management databases (The Museum System (TMS)) and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and Excel)
• Foreign language skills are a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

WORK DEMANDS and ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to travel within the metropolitan area as required to perform the above duties at any of the Guggenheim’s owned or leased properties
• Ability to travel internationally to support project curator(s), as needed
• Virtual meetings across time zones
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays on occasion.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s Degree or PhD candidate in Art History

About

We are Guggenheim, a global constellation of museums unlike any other in the world. Four museums on three continents, united by the power of groundbreaking art to connect us to ourselves and to each other. Since our founding in 1937, the Guggenheim has introduced, celebrated and brought to the public the newest voices and visions in modern and contemporary art. When Solomon R. Guggenheim and Hilla Rebay set out to share the joy they first experienced in discovering experimental art, they initiated the creative risk‑taking that is today synonymous with “Guggenheim” throughout the world. Across the globe, each Guggenheim stands not just as a backdrop for visionary art but as masterpieces in and of themselves to experience.