About the role#
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hiring a Luce Curatorial Fellow to support Puerto Rico in Focus: Historical Interventions. This initiative explores the intersections of Puerto Rican and American art. You will work closely with two exhibition co-curators, one based in Connecticut and one in Puerto Rico. This role is a full-time, on-site position funded by the Henry Luce Foundation. You will report to the Director of Collections and Exhibitions while collaborating across multiple museum departments.
What you'll do#
- Conduct original scholarly research on artists, artworks, and historical themes.
- Assist with the exhibition checklist, loan requests, and communications with lending institutions.
- Compile bibliographies, image permissions, and object research for the exhibition catalogue.
- Manage project timelines, research calendars, and administrative documentation.
- Help plan and implement a scholarly advisory convening, including travel logistics and briefing materials.
- Collaborate with the Learning and Engagement Department on public programs and digital guides.
- Support bilingual interpretive initiatives.
- Track project expenditures, process invoices, and maintain grant documentation.
- Research potential acquisitions to strengthen the museum's holdings of Puerto Rican art.
- Travel domestically, including multiple research trips to Puerto Rico.
What you'll need#
- A Master's degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or a closely related field. Ph.D. candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Previous museum or gallery experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Puerto Rican, Caribbean, Latin American, or American art, with an interest in art from the 18th to the 20th centuries.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.
- Strong research and writing skills, including experience with archival or object-based research.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: New Britain, Connecticut.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid fellowship.
About New Britain Museum of American Art
The New Britain Museum of American Art opened in 1903 as the first institution in the country dedicated exclusively to American art. It maintains a collection of over 8,300 works, including colonial portraiture, American Impressionism, and the Ash Can School. The museum operates as a nonprofit organization based in New Britain, Connecticut. It employs between 11 and 50 people and serves as a teaching resource for the public through its permanent collection and rotating exhibitions.
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