The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) Longwood Arts Project seeks a Bronx-based Curatorial Fellow for a unique opportunity to assist with the implementation of the Longwood Art Gallery 2025 series of three exhibitions.
Donor Name: Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA)
State: New York
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The exhibitions will revolve around the theme “The World We Want to Live In” and examine art’s role in social and political movements – not only raising awareness, but also catalyzing public discourse and bringing new audiences into activism.
The Curatorial Fellowship program is highly competitive, and offers high-quality, real-world experience and mentorship to an emerging arts professional/curator in the visual arts field. This paid, six-month fellowship will allow the Fellow to work closely with inspiring BCA staff and creatives in one of the leading non-profit organizations in NYC.
The Curatorial Fellow will:
- Learn best practices in the development of an exhibition
- Help in the coordination and communication with creatives, vendors, and art organizations
- Join the Gallery Director in artists’ studio visits
- Immerse themselves in the exhibitions’ themes and artworks and educate visitors and art students
- Gain knowledge and engage with the arts and culture environment of the Bronx
- Update and maintain accurate records
- Follow up with artists on loan forms and agreements
- Oversee timely implementation of schedules and deadlines
- Learn about the design of the exhibition’s layout plan
- Supervise incoming and outgoing artworks
- Oversee installation and de-installation.
Funding Information
The Curatorial Fellow will receive a stipend of $3500 for their training and assistance in the exhibitions. The Fellowship will run from January 2025 through the end of June 2025, with a schedule of two days a week for five hours per day.
Eligibility Requirements
- Geographic location
- The Curatorial Fellow must be a Bronx resident and be able to travel to and within the borough
- Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in art, art history, or related field
- Museum or arts organization experience preferred
- Skills and Abilities
- Ability to understand and learn about contemporary art concepts and artworks.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Computer proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Photoshop desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Self-directed, ability to anticipate actions needed. Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to exercise discretion and to be a team player in an active office environment.
For more information, visit BCA.
