CHANEL Culture Fund Curatorial Fellowship

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

Job summary

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum offers a one-year curatorial fellowship supported by the CHANEL Culture Fund, providing deep exposure to museum operations and rigorous curatorial training.

The fellowships begin in January 2027 with nine months at Guggenheim New York and a three-month assignment at Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice. Applicants should have a Master’s Degree or be a PhD candidate in Art History, with English and Italian fluency, and strong research and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD candidate in Art History.
• Previous museum curatorial experience is preferred.
• Background in early and/or mid 20th century art.
• 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)
• Fluency in English and Italian
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly research on works in the museum collection, their presentation, and related themes, artists, artworks, and provenance using archival, library, and digital sources.
• Research and compile exhibition and publication histories of artworks.
• Participate in object-based and conservation-related research, including the documentation of materials and techniques in collaboration with Conservation Department staff.
• Provide in-depth research on artists and artworks included in upcoming exhibitions.
• Contribute to the development of interpretive materials, including gallery texts, labels, and other scholarly content intended for both general and specialist audiences.
• Assist in the development and updating of curatorial and research-based content for the museum’s website and digital platforms, ensuring accuracy and a balance of scholarly rigor and accessibility.

Skills

Curatorial experience

Art history knowledge

English and Italian fluency

Verbal and written communication

Organization and time management

Research skills

Education

Master’s Degree or PhD candidate in Art History

Tools

The Museum System (TMS)

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is pleased to offer a one-year curatorial fellowship, generously made possible by CHANEL Culture Fund. The fellowship offers exposure to the operational structure of the multinational museum, as well as rigorous practical museum training experience to individuals interested in pursuing careers in the curatorial field. Rooted in shared values of cultural stewardship and mentorship, the fellowship reflects the Guggenheim’s and CHANEL Culture Fund’s commitment to sustaining the future of art through research, education, and public engagement.

Starting in January 2027, the fellow will spend nine months at Guggenheim New York contributing to curatorial initiatives engaging deeply with the museum’s history, collections, and scholarly discourse. The fellowship additionally includes a three-month period of work at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, fostering project-based research and dialogue across the Guggenheim constellation. Through this transatlantic structure, the fellowship encourages a broadened perspective on the Guggenheim’s legacy, situating its collection within a global and historical continuum while supporting new modes of curatorial inquiry.

SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree or PhD candidate in Art History


• Previous museum curatorial experience is preferred


• Background in early and/or mid 20th century art


• 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)


• Fluency in English and Italian


• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with strong attention to detail


• Excellent organizational and time management skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct scholarly research on works in the museum collection, their presentation, and related themes, artists, artworks, and provenance using archival, library, and digital sources.


• Research and compile exhibition and publication histories of artworks.


• Participate in object-based and conservation-related research, including the documentation of materials and techniques in collaboration with Conservation Department staff.


• Provide in-depth research on artists and artworks included in upcoming exhibitions.


• Contribute to the development of interpretive materials, including gallery texts, labels, and other scholarly content intended for both general and specialist audiences.


• Assist in the development and updating of curatorial and research-based content for the museum’s website and digital platforms, ensuring accuracy and a balance of scholarly rigor and accessibility.

Guggenheim New York

• Provide support during installation of the exhibition Peggy Guggenheim in London: The Making of a Collector.


• Lead in-gallery guided tours of both the collection and temporary exhibitions for a range of audiences.

Peggy Guggenheim Collection (PGC)

• Provide support during reinstallation of the museum collection.


• The fellow may also participate in the educational activities of the PGC’s International Fellowship Program (seminars, conferences, study trips in and outside Venice, and guided tours specifically organized to facilitate practice, discussion, and deepening of academic and professional skills).

WORK DEMANDS and ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to travel within the NY metropolitan area as required to perform the above duties at any of the Guggenheim’s owned or leased properties


• Ability to travel internationally, including travel to Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, Italy


• Virtual meetings across time zones


• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays on occasion.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree or PhD candidate in Art History

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

N/A

REPORTS TO

In Guggenheim New York, Senior Director of Collections and Senior Curator.

LOCATION

1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128 and Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, Italy

WORK SCHEDULE

Hours vary based on position. This is a one-year fixed-term position, starting January 2027.

POSITION TYPE

Full-time, Exempt. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 2110 UAW.

SALARY RANGE

$65,775.80 - $68,000 Annually

The Guggenheim is dedicating itself to creating paths that lead to a more inclusive and diverse institution. We encourage inquiries from applicants who will reflect the plurality of our culture and our global audience. The Guggenheim does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin or disability status.

Department: Curatorial
This is a non-management position