Douglass Foundation Fellowship in Curatorial Studies

Collections That Care; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The McNay Art Museum, located in San Antonio, invites applicants for the Douglass Foundation Fellowship in Curatorial Studies in the Curatorial Affairs department beginning Fall 2026. The goal is to provide working experience for individuals pursuing a museum career, with direct work alongside the Curator of Latinx Art.

The fellow will assist the Curator by providing organizational support and conducting research toward a major exhibition planned for 2027.

Qualifications

• Eligibility includes a master's degree in art history, art criticism, museum studies, or a related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and strong research skills are required.
• Experience with Latin American art is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Curator by providing organizational support.
• Conduct research toward a major McNay exhibition planned for 2027.
• Handle correspondence, research acquisitions, and prepare acquisition reports.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Master's degree in art history / museum studies

Job description

McNay Art Museum

The McNay Art Museum, the first museum of modern and contemporary art founded in Texas, is offering the Douglass Foundation Fellowship in Curatorial Studies 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.

Key Details

• Salary: $33,000


• Duration: Just under 10 months (starts Fall 2026)


• Schedule: FT


• Deadline: ASAP (Posted September 9, 2026)

Eligibility

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.

About

The McNay Art Museum, located in San Antonio and named for founder Marion Koogler McNay, is the first modern art museum in Texas.

Location

6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209