Douglas Foundation Fellowship in Curatorial Studies

the McNay Art Museum; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, TX invites applicants for a fellowship in the Curatorial Affairs department beginning Fall 2026. The Douglass fellow will assist the Curator of Latinx Art with organizational tasks and research toward a major exhibition planned for 2027.

Applicants should hold a master’s degree in art history, art criticism, museum studies, or related field; possess excellent written and oral communication skills; be proficient with computers; and have strong research

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art history, art criticism, museum studies, or related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Curator by providing organizational support and research toward a major McNay exhibition (2027).
• Prepare acquisition reports and research incoming acquisitions.
• Manage correspondence and other departmental duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s degree in art history, art criticism, museum studies, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: San Antonio, TX

Job Id:544

# of Openings:1

The McNay Art Museum, the first museum of modern and contemporary art founded in Texas, is offering a fellowship in the department of Curatorial Affairs beginning in the fall of 2026. The goal of the fellowship is to provide working experience for individuals interested in embarking on a museum career. The successful candidate will work directly with the McNay’s Curator of Latinx Art.

The Douglass fellow’s primary responsibility is to assist the Curator by providing organizational support and conducting research toward a major McNay exhibition tentatively scheduled for 2027. Additional duties may include managing correspondence, researching incoming acquisitions, preparing acquisition reports, and other departmental duties as assigned. Applicants should have a master’s degree in art history, art criticism, museum studies, or a related field; excellent written and oral communication skills; computer proficiency; and research skills. Experience with Latin American art is a plus. The salary amount for the full‑time fellowship position is $33,000. The salary is divided into 20 pay periods from the point of the hire date, which comes out to be just under 10 months. Wages are paid on a bi‑weekly basis.