European Decorative Arts Fellowship: Curatorial Research & Training

Collections That Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Frick Collection invites applications for the Alexis Gregory Fellowship for European Decorative Arts, a one-year, full-time opportunity to train as a curator in a leading art museum. The fellowship supports scholarly research and provides resources for completing a dissertation, with access to collections and library.

Applicants should hold a master's in art history or be pursuing a Ph.D., focusing on European decorative arts from the 13th through early 20th centuries, to participate in

Qualifications

• Hold a master's degree in art history or be pursuing a Ph.D. in art history.
• Specialization in European decorative arts from the 13th to early 20th centuries is preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Support research for permanent collection displays and exhibitions.
• Write texts for Frick publications and educational materials.
• Conduct tours and gallery talks; contribute to educational programming.
• Assist with daily administrative tasks and project coordination.

Skills

Art history research

Public speaking

Academic writing

Education

Master's degree in Art History

Pursuing Ph.D. in Art History

Job description

The Frick Collection invites applications for the Alexis Gregory Fellowship for European Decorative Arts, a one-year, full-time opportunity to train as a curator in a leading art museum. The fellowship supports scholarly research and provides resources for completing a dissertation, with access to collections and library.

Applicants should hold a master's in art history or be pursuing a Ph.D., focusing on European decorative arts from the 13th through early 20th centuries, to participate in