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Job Posted: 03/05/2026
Posted by: Laurel Garber Expires: 03/06/2026

Exhibition assistant

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Applications due: 03/06/2026
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is seeking a highly organized and energetic individual to join our busy Special Exhibitions Planning team as an Exhibition Assistant for two forthcoming projects focused on works on paper.

The Exhibition Assistant will perform a variety of tasks that organize and track each exhibition in its various stages:

- Assist with research and preparation of exhibition materials and publication for the exhibition team (curators, registrars, conservators, exhibition designers, etc.).
- Develop and maintain the TMS exhibition module and “object packages” with up-to-date information, including display requirements and loan conditions.
- Assist in obtaining publishable photographs and permissions for works in the exhibition and publication.
- Research and develop up-to-date bibliographic references for all works in the exhibition.
- Communicate object information and installation plans to the exhibition team as needed (registrars, conservators, exhibition designers, etc.).
- Help coordinate the work of the Conservation departments in preparing works of art for exhibition.
- Draft object labels for artworks in the exhibition.
- Attend all work meetings and assist curators with inter-departmental coordination.
- Coordinate communication between curators and external exhibition partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Relevant research areas: North America, Western Europe, 19th Century, 20th Century, Etching, Lithography, Screenprinting
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Job Posted: 02/21/2026
Posted by: Jamie Kwan Expires: 03/15/2026

Part-time Research Cataloguer at Cooper Hewitt

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York, NY, United States
Applications due: 03/15/2026
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum of the Smithsonian Institution seeks to contract one individual to provide part-time Senior Research Cataloguer, Drawings, Prints & Graphic Design services.

The Request for Quote (RFQ) and Statement of Work (SOW), which contain the details regarding this contract opportunity are available upon request until March 11, 2026. Requests to obtain these documents will not be accepted after that date.

Bids are due by 5pm EST, March 15, 2026.

All correspondence regarding this request should include the subject line “Senior Research Cataloguer, DPGD”.

Please submit your request for the RFQ, SOW, and any questions to:

Jamie Kwan
Assistant Curator, Drawings, Prints & Graphic Design
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
HRcuratorDPGD@si.edu

Relevant research areas: North America, Western Europe, 18th Century, 19th Century
Job Posted: 11/30/2025
Posted by: Jennie Waldow Expires: 12/12/2025

Grunwald Research Assistant

Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Applications due: 12/12/2025
Classification: Part-Time/Limited (minimum 16 hours/week, for a limited term)
Salary: $27.74 - $30.91 hourly; salary placement based on skills, knowledge, and experience.

Under the supervision of the Director and Chief Curator, Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts, the research assistant will support the research, planning, and implementation of a works on paper projects, with a special emphasis on modern and contemporary artworks. Major research duties include research and writing of bibliography, chronology, and short texts for exhibition catalogues; checklist research and development; compilation of publication materials in conjunction with exhibitions. Major administrative duties include corresponding with curators and colleagues in the field; organizing and maintaining exhibition files and various departmental filing systems; preparing drafts and final correspondence, memoranda, and other documents; management of rights and reproduction requests.

Requirements:
-M.A. in art, art history, or Curatorial Studies, with working knowledge of works on paper and particularly modern/contemporary art
-Proven curatorial research skills and experience.
-Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, editing, and proofreading; demonstrated ability to compose routine business correspondence with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
-Excellent interpersonal skills to interact and effectively deal with artists, outside vendors, and other institutions, as well as diverse student, Museum and university staff population.
-Highly organized, efficient, and attentive to detail, with excellent follow-up skills.
-Self-starting, resourceful, proactive, and motivated in performing and excelling in responsibilities.
-Proven skill in using a PC and experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Access, Outlook and Excel; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat.
-Ability to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, reach, push, pull, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, talk, hear, and see (vision requirements include color vision, depth perception, central and peripheral vision, close vision, and distance vision).
-Preferred: 2 to 3 years of art museum experience and knowledge of museum operations, standards, practices, and procedures or related research experience.

Application: Please email resume to resumes@hammer.ucla.edu and include "Grunwald Research Assistant" in the subject line. Priority will be given to applications received before December 12. Selected applicants will be contacted. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, we are regretfully unable to respond to phone calls and emails regarding the status of applications and the recruiting process. This is a limited appointment position.
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Job Posted: 11/16/2025
Posted by: Association of Print Scholars Expires: 11/28/2025

Curatorial Assistant

Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University, University Park, TX, United States
Applications due: 11/28/2025
The Meadows Museum’s Curatorial Department oversees the research, interpretation, and presentation of the museum’s distinguished collection of Spanish art. It develops exhibitions, publications, and research initiatives that advance scholarship and connect diverse audiences to Spain’s rich artistic heritage.

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Museum Curatorial Assistant will partner with the curator in routine duties of the curatorial department. These include both supporting and conducting independent research on the permanent collections of Spanish and Texas art, for exhibitions and publications, as well as performing administrative duties. They will be expected to support long-term relationships and collaborations with internationally recognized museums, investigate the provenance of the permanent collection, participate in conferences (to be determined in consultation with the curator), curate exhibitions, advise on acquisitions, administer the Moss/Chumley Award, interact with museum patrons, and cultivate relationships with galleries and dealers, among other duties.

Essential Functions:
- Assist the curator with administrative duties. This includes research assistantship and responding to curatorial queries, minute-taking at museum meetings, filing, etc.

- Conduct ongoing research of works in the permanent collection and possible acquisitions. Provide support in the coordination and administration of incoming and outgoing loans, as well as in the acquisition process. Complete acquisition memos/provenance worksheets for works pending acquisition into the museum's permanent collection. Write articles for the museum's magazine, At The Meadows.

- Assist with the organization and planning of exhibitions, including working closely with external and internal curators and scholars. Curating small exhibitions or re-installations of the permanent collection, as assigned by supervisors.

- Give gallery talks, presentations, docent lectures, and tours of the permanent collection and current exhibitions. Public, scholarly lectures and teaching in the galleries.

- Assist with writing catalogue entries, didactic materials, and label copy for both permanent collection and exhibitions.

- Assist with management, content- and copy-editing of these materials, and others, such as press releases.

- Other duties as assigned, including making national and international courier trips, as needed.

- Occasional evening/weekend hours will be required for exhibitions and special events.

- Occasional travel will be required for courier trips or research.

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills. Candidates must have a strong commitment to maintaining a high standard of confidentiality, as the person in this role will be called upon to handle confidential information with discretion. Strong research skills are essential. Strong knowledge of Spanish, including writing, reading and speaking is strongly preferred. Candidate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) is required. Knowledge of Excel is a plus. Candidate familiarity with collections databases is preferred.

A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Humanities, or closely related field is also preferred. A minimum of two (2) years of experience is required. Experience in a curatorial department is a plus. Experience in conducting research for a museum is highly desirable.

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by November 28
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Job Posted: 11/16/2025
Posted by: Natalia Lauricella Expires: 12/07/2025

Assistant / Associate Curator of Prints And Drawings – Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
Applications due: 12/07/2025
Under the supervision of the Curator in Charge, and in coordination with the Curator of Prints and Drawings, the Assistant or Associate Curator provides support to the day-to-day operation of the Department, contributing to the care, interpretation, presentation, and acquisition of the collection of more than 90,000 works on paper. This position works effectively and collegially with a broad range of staff, donors, trustees, paper and book conservators, curatorial support group members, and the general public. A commitment to collaboration and public engagement, and the ability to achieve and sustain best curatorial practices, are essential.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by Sunday, December 7, 2025. We plan to launch the interview process in mid-December.

Relevant research areas: North America, 20th Century, Contemporary
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Job Posted: 10/27/2025
Posted by: Association of Print Scholars Expires: 11/10/2025

Cooper Hewitt Collections Assistant, Drawings, Prints & Graphic Design

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York, NY, United States
Applications due: 11/10/2025
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum of the Smithsonian Institution seeks to contract 1 number of individuals to provide Collections Assistant, Drawings, Prints & Graphic Design services.

The Request for Quote and Statement of Work, which contain the details regarding this contract opportunities are available upon request until November 3, 2025. Requests to obtain these documents will not be accepted after that date.

Bids are due by 5pm EST, November 10, 2025.

All correspondence regarding this request should include the subject line “Collections Assistant, DPGD”.

Please submit your request for the RFQ, SOW, and any questions to:
Jamie Kwan
Assistant Curator, Drawings, Prints & Graphic Design
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
HRcuratorDPGD@si.edu
Relevant research areas: North America
Job Posted: 09/12/2025
Posted by: Crawford Mann Expires: 10/20/2025

Assistant Curator of Latin American Art and Culture

Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, OK, United States
Applications due: 10/20/2025
Gilcrease Museum, which houses an interdisciplinary collection representing the diverse heritage of the Americas, seeks an intellectually curious, creative, and self-motivated individual to be its inaugural Assistant Curator of Latin American Art and Culture.

The Assistant Curator of Latin American Art and Culture will lead exhibitions, acquisitions, research, and interpretation within Gilcrease’s broad visual culture and archival collections. These include fine art from the 16th through 20th centuries from throughout the Americas, ranging from Spanish colonial retablos and work by Juan Correa to paintings, drawings, and prints by Diego Rivera, Miguel Covarrubias, José Clemente Orozco, Maria Izquierdo, and Rufino Tamayo, as well as recent work by Mexican folk and self-taught artists. In addition, Gilcrease holds one of the most significant collections in the United States of manuscripts, documents, and rare books pertaining to European settlement and conflicts across New Spain, from the Caribbean and present-day Mexico to South America, dating from the 16th to 19th centuries. These objects’ stories are intricately intertwined with other museum holdings, notably collections of cultural material spanning more than 2,000 years, including works by Incan, Moche, Mayan, Panamanian (Gran Coclé), Mixtec, Aztec, Zapotec, Toltec, and West Mexican (Occidentale) creators. Furthermore, Gilcrease has nearly encyclopedic representation of Taos School artists and broad artistic and historical collections pertaining to the American Southwest within its holdings of Indigenous and non-Indigenous objects from the present-day United States.

The Assistant Curator of Latin American Art and Culture will participate on a seven-member curatorial team and collaborate with other museum departments, reporting to the Director of Curatorial Affairs. Primary duties include researching and cataloguing the collection; developing dynamic long-term, temporary, and traveling exhibitions; identifying and bringing traveling exhibitions to Gilcrease; and raising national and international visibility for Gilcrease’s work and for its collections. This role will also promote equity and inclusion of the Latinx community around all Gilcrease exhibitions and programs, and it will build and maintain community relationships to collaboratively celebrate and advocate for Latin American art and culture for a variety of audiences and constituents.

Key Opportunities

The Assistant Curator of Latin American Art and Culture will join Gilcrease as the museum prepares for its public reopening in early 2027 in a new 83,500-square-foot building. With this watershed moment Gilcrease is also embracing an intersectional approach to managing and displaying its 200,000+ objects. This includes interdisciplinary galleries that juxtapose objects from different times, places, and cultures, as well as increased attention to Indigenous histories and makers. Recognition for the breadth and quality of the Latin American collections is integral to this interpretative plan, and as the inaugural team member in this role, the Assistant Curator of Latin American Art and Culture will shape and magnify the visibility of these works and their adjacent histories.

Although this position is not dedicated exclusively to works on paper, the strengths of the Gilcrease Collection favor a scholar with background and interest particularly for prints, books, maps, manuscripts, and other works on paper. Gilcrease has a works on paper conservation lab to support this collection.

Benefits: The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plan options, 401(k), paid time off, and a range of other benefits and privileges available to all University of Tulsa employees.

The annual starting salary range for this position is $44,500 – $47,500.

Please consult the job posting on the University of Tulsa job application portal for more details.
Relevant research areas: North America, South America, 18th Century, 19th Century, 20th Century, Contemporary, Book arts, Engraving, Etching, Lithography, Relief printing, Screenprinting
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Job Posted: 08/04/2025
Posted by: Association of Print Scholars Expires: 09/07/2025

Oral History, Project Assistant –The Atelier 17 Project

Atelier 17 Project, REMOTE, United States
Applications due: 09/07/2025
Job Title: Oral History Project Assistant (Hourly)
Status: Part-time, Non-exempt (hourly)
Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly commensurate with experience
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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ABOUT THE ATELIER 17 PROJECT
The Atelier 17 Project, Inc. is a nonprofit research initiative dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Atelier 17, the influential printmaking studio founded by Stanley William Hayter (1901–1988). Honoring the studio’s centennial in 2027, we are conducting a series of oral history interviews with former members of the Atelier 17 studio. These interviews occur virtually and last for approximately 1 hour.

POSITION OVERVIEW
We seek a detail-oriented Project Assistant to manage the post-production workflow of our recorded interviews. Working closely with the Executive Director, artists, interviewers, and an AV editor, the assistant will ensure timely delivery of high-quality transcripts and media files.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Media Coordination
- Download RAW audio and video files from Riverside after each interview.
- Organize and transfer files to the designated AV editor, maintaining clear naming conventions.
Transcript Production
- Import final edited video into Descript and generate an initial automated transcript.
- Review and refine the automated transcript for accuracy, with special attention to technical printmaking terminology and French-language names/phrases.
- Flag ambiguities or questions for follow-up with the interviewer or artist.-Stakeholder Review Cycle
Stakeholder Review Cycle
- Circulate draft transcripts to the Executive Director, interviewer, and artist; track comments and incorporate revisions until the transcript is approved.
- Maintain version control and a status log for each interview.
Project Tracking & Documentation
- Track the progress of each oral history interview, outstanding tasks, and due dates.
- Ensure we have signed release forms from both interviewers and artists.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Project & Workflow Management: Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
- Technical Proficiency: Comfort working in cloud-based environments (Google Drive, Descript, etc.). Familiarity with Descript and Riverside.fm
- Language & Communication: Excellent written English and strong proofreading skills. Working knowledge of French pronunciation and vocabulary is a plus.
- Subject Matter Familiarity: Knowledge of twentieth-century printmaking and modernism to ensure accurate use of terminology, names, and context during transcript review.


TIME COMMITMENT
Workload may vary month-to-month, based on the schedule of oral history interviews.
Schedule is flexible but must accommodate prompt turnarounds after interviews.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Hourly rate based on experience (please include desired rate in your application).
Flexible remote work environment.
Opportunity to contribute to a landmark centennial research initiative and deepen expertise in modern printmaking history.


HOW TO APPLY
Please email the following to info@a17project.org with the subject line “Oral History Project Assistant – [Your Name]”:

- Brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability.
- Résumé/CV (2 pages max).
- Reference from previous employer may be requested, after interview.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Job Posted: 07/27/2025
Posted by: Britany Salsbury Expires: 09/30/2025

Curatorial Fellow, Prints and Drawings

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH, United States
Applications due: 09/30/2025
The Curatorial Fellow will work with Curator of Prints and Drawings on a project related to 20th-century American art and the watercolors of Andrew Wyeth. The fellowship is a part-time position, working 2 days per week for 60 weeks. This role will involve researching artworks through primary and secondary research, managing details on the exhibition checklist, assisting with didactic materials, and participating in public programming. The fellow will have the opportunity to learn about various aspects of exhibition and publication development by working closely with the curator on related tasks and may also assist with other projects related to modern and contemporary works on paper. The timing and hours of this fellowship can be flexible depending on the candidate’s schedule. The ideal candidate is a current or recent graduate student with an interest in works on paper.
Relevant research areas: North America, 19th Century, 20th Century, Contemporary
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Job Posted: 04/16/2025
Posted by: Leslie Cozzi Expires: 05/17/2025

Assistant Curator, Prints, Drawings & Photographs

Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, MD, United States
Applications due: 05/17/2025
Reporting to the Curator and Department Head of Prints, Drawings and Photographs, the
Assistant Curator will play an important role in helping to research, care for, and present over
68,000 works on paper housed within the Nancy Dorman and Stanley Mazaroff Center for the
Study of Prints, Drawings and Photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art.

The Assistant Curator will serve as the content expert for all pre-1900 work in the collection. As
one of the largest works on paper collections in the country, the collection is currently known
for its strengths in European artworks, particularly the renowned Lucas Collection of 19th
century French art. In alignment with the BMA’s mission, the Assistant Curator will work to
expand the geographical breadth of the collection and center artists and histories traditionally
underrepresented in American art museums. Through exhibitions, written presentations, and
acquisitions, the Assistant Curator will also develop transcultural connections between the
BMA’s large collection of European works on paper and art from Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
As such, knowledge of European colonial histories will be helpful. Candidates with a background
in art of the Americas are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Assistant Curator will research object records for e-museum export, assist with annual
collection reporting, and assist with exhibition development, as assigned. Under supervision,
the Assistant Curator will be responsible for managing rotating installations of works on paper
in the permanent collection galleries. The position works closely and collaboratively with a
team of co-workers drawn from the Registration, Conservation, Marketing and Experience,
Education, and Exhibitions departments. The Assistant Curator will also help oversee activities
in the study room and participate in the day-to-day stewardship of the collection.

The position will have an active role in collections development and supporting the accessions
process, including researching and writing reports for proposed acquisitions, drafting scripts for
presentations, and helping to coordinate accessions committee meetings. The position will also
help promote greater knowledge of and research into the collection by liaising with
researchers, members of the public, and the university community; maintaining positive
relationships with internal and external BMA constituents, both locally and nationally; and
helping steward the department’s dedicated affiliate group, the Prints, Drawings &
Photographs Society.
Relevant research areas: North America, South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa, Australia, Middle East, Renaissance, Baroque, 18th Century, 19th Century
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