Dear List,
a Curatorial opportunity for you, and happy New Year!
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> January 4, 2009
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> Philadelphia Museum of Art
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> Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship Opportunity
> Application Deadline March 1, 2009
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> Human Resources
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> Philadelphia Museum of Art
> P.O. Box 7646
> Philadelphia,
> PA 19101-7646
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> http://www.philamuseum.org/
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> The Philadelphia Museum of Art seeks applicants specializing in modern
> and contemporary art for a post-doctoral fellowship, funded by The
> Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and offered beginning June 2009.
> Available to outstanding scholars who wish to pursue a curatorial
> career in art museums, this two-year fellowship, with a possible third
> year renewal, will provide curatorial training while also supporting
> scholarly research related to the renowned collections of modern and
> contemporary art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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> The Mellon Fellow will work in the Department of Modern and
> Contemporary Art, collaborating closely with the individual curators
> as well as with other curatorial, conservation, education, information
> services and registrar staff. The Fellow will have access to the
> collections, and to the Museum's library, and partake of all the
> professional privileges extended to Museum staff.
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> Working in consultation with the supervising curators, the Mellon
> Fellow will develop concrete projects that complement their research
> interests and the priorities of the department. Research projects that
> contribute to the Museum's scholarly publications or exhibitions drawn
> from the permanent collections are encouraged. In addition, the Fellow
> will also have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of
> museum activities, such as exhibition and program planning, volunteer
> training, art history lectures and gallery tours.
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> Applicants must have completed a PhD within the last five years or
> have a proven record of equivalent accomplishment. Candidates must
> demonstrate scholarly excellence and promise as well as a strong
> interest in a museum career. Mellon Fellows will receive a competitive
> starting salary. Benefits and a travel allowance will also be
> provided.
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> Please apply with a statement of no more than 4 pages (double spaced)
> describing your preparation, area of research and potential
> relationship to the Museum's collections. Applications should also
> include:
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> - A complete curriculum vitae, including education, employment,
> honors, and awards
> - A writing sample
> - Complete contact information (name, address, e-mail, telephone)
> - Three letters of recommendation sent directly to the Museum at the
> address below.
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> Statements of interest with writing samples can be submitted online at
> http://www.philamuseum.org/jobs/. Complete application materials must
> be received by March 1, 2009.
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> Human Resources
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> Philadelphia Museum of Art
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> P.O. Box 7646
> Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646
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> http://www.philamuseum.org/
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> Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship Opportunity
> Application Deadline March 1, 2009
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> Human Resources
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> Philadelphia Museum of Art
> P.O. Box 7646
> Philadelphia,
> PA 19101-7646
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> http://www.philamuseum.org/
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Beryl Graham, Professor of New Media Art
School of Arts, Design, Media and Culture, University of Sunderland
Ashburne House,
Ryhope Road
Sunderland
SR2 7EE
Tel: +44 191 515 2896 [log in to unmask]
CRUMB web resource for new media art curators
http://www.crumbweb.org
In November, I'm mostly finishing writing a book, so will be checking
and replying to email less frequently.
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