Global Curatorial Fellow — Art History & Research

Guggenheim; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum offers a one-year curatorial fellowship supported by the CHANEL Culture Fund, providing deep exposure to museum operations and rigorous curatorial training.

The fellowships begin in January 2027 with nine months at Guggenheim New York and a three-month assignment at Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice. Applicants should have a Master’s Degree or be a PhD candidate in Art History, with English and Italian fluency, and strong research and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD candidate in Art History.
• Previous museum curatorial experience is preferred.
• Background in early and/or mid 20th century art.
• Computer skills and advanced proficiency with database software including collection management databases (The Museum System (TMS)) and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and Excel)
• Fluency in English and Italian
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly research on works in the museum collection, their presentation, and related themes, artists, artworks, and provenance using archival, library, and digital sources.
• Research and compile exhibition and publication histories of artworks.
• Participate in object-based and conservation-related research, including the documentation of materials and techniques in collaboration with Conservation Department staff.
• Provide in-depth research on artists and artworks included in upcoming exhibitions.
• Contribute to the development of interpretive materials, including gallery texts, labels, and other scholarly content intended for both general and specialist audiences.
• Assist in the development and updating of curatorial and research-based content for the museum’s website and digital platforms, ensuring accuracy and a balance of scholarly rigor and accessibility.

Skills

Curatorial experience

Art history knowledge

English and Italian fluency

Verbal and written communication

Organization and time management

Research skills

Education

Master’s Degree or PhD candidate in Art History

Tools

The Museum System (TMS)

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum offers a one-year curatorial fellowship supported by the CHANEL Culture Fund, providing deep exposure to museum operations and rigorous curatorial training.

The fellowships begin in January 2027 with nine months at Guggenheim New York and a three-month assignment at Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice. Applicants should have a Master’s Degree or be a PhD candidate in Art History, with English and Italian fluency, and strong research and communication skills.