Chicanx/Latinx Art Curatorial Fellow

Collections That Care; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

MACLA in San Jose invites applications for a paid Curatorial Fellowship focused on Chicanx/Latinx contemporary art. Fellows assist the Visual Arts Curator across planning, installation, de-installation, and documentation, with duties including exhibition checklists, catalogue production, and digital content creation.

The program spans 10 months, with 15–25 hours per week during the academic year and 25–30 hours in summer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; graduate studies preferred.
• On-site work in downtown San Jose; ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Commitment to arts and culture organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, researching, installing, and de-installing exhibitions.
• Contribute to exhibition checklists, catalogues, and documentation.
• Create digital content and archive materials for public platforms.
• Collaborate with the Visual Arts Curator on fellow-led projects.

Skills

Curatorial research

Exhibition planning

Artist interviews

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Art History / Visual Culture / Latin American Studies

Job description

MACLA in San Jose invites applications for a paid Curatorial Fellowship focused on Chicanx/Latinx contemporary art. Fellows assist the Visual Arts Curator across planning, installation, de-installation, and documentation, with duties including exhibition checklists, catalogue production, and digital content creation.

The program spans 10 months, with 15–25 hours per week during the academic year and 25–30 hours in summer.