Douglass Foundation Fellowship in Curatorial Studies

Collectionsthatcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio invites applicants for the Douglass Foundation Fellowship in Curatorial Studies. The program focuses on providing hands-on museum experience in Curatorial Affairs beginning fall 2026, with work alongside the Curator of Latinx Art.

The fellow will support organizational tasks, conduct research toward a tentative 2027 exhibition, and may handle correspondence, acquisition reports, and other departmental duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in art history, art criticism, museum studies, or a related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Research skills and computer proficiency expected.
• Experience with Latin American art is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Curator by providing organizational support.
• Conduct research toward a major McNay exhibition planned for 2027.
• Manage correspondence and assist with acquisition reports.
• Support other departmental duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Computer proficiency

Latin American art

Education

Master’s degree in Art History, Art Criticism, Museum Studies or related field

Job description

Summary

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.