Sinophone Curatorial Fellow - 2-Year Program

Asymmetry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Asymmetry Curatorial Fellowship at SculptureCenter seeks an early-career curator to gain comprehensive experience in planning, researching, organizing and installing exhibitions in a leading art institution. The fellow will join the curatorial team in Long Island City, NY, for a full-time 24-month position from Aug 2027 to Aug 2029, with emphasis on Chinese and Sinophone cultural contexts.

Alongside SculptureCenter, the fellow will participate in Asymmetry's international network, develop

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of curatorial experience and demonstrated commitment to developing knowledge of international contemporary art history
• Knowledge and experience of Chinese and Sinophone cultural ecosystems, contemporary artists, and curatorial practices
• Experience working directly with living artists in the service of commissioning new works, developing exhibitions, and drafting content
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills; ability to communicate across departments and with artists
• Master's degree or work experience equivalent in Art History, Cultural Studies, Curatorial, or relevant fields with emphasis in contemporary art

Responsibilities

• Assist with ongoing research, exhibition development, public programmes, publications, and other departmental needs and initiatives
• Support planning, research, organisation and installation of exhibitions
• Collaborate with Asymmetry's network of curators, scholars, artists, writers and researchers
• Develop and present own research through projects, publications and collaborations

Skills

Curatorial experience

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Writing skills

Education

Master's degree in Art History or related

Job description

Asymmetry Curatorial Fellowship at SculptureCenter seeks an early-career curator to gain comprehensive experience in planning, researching, organizing and installing exhibitions in a leading art institution. The fellow will join the curatorial team in Long Island City, NY, for a full-time 24-month position from Aug 2027 to Aug 2029, with emphasis on Chinese and Sinophone cultural contexts.

Alongside SculptureCenter, the fellow will participate in Asymmetry's international network, develop