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>Job Opportunity: Curatorial Fellow, Rhizome
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>Rhizome.org is a leading new media arts organization and an affiliate
>of the New Museum of Contemporary Art. Currently celebrating our tenth
>anniversary, Rhizome's programs support the creation, presentation,
>discussion and preservation of contemporary art that uses new
>technologies in significant ways. These include a series of online
>publications and discussion lists, exhibitions (online & offline),
>performances, screenings, public talks and events, the ArtBase
>archive, artists' commissions, and other educational programs. For
>more information about Rhizome, visit:
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>http://rhizome.org/info/
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>Rhizome seeks a Curatorial Fellow to assist with the research,
>planning, and production of exhibitions and public programs, as well
>as writing and editing content for Rhizome's website and publications.
>This position is a unique opportunity for a person interested in
>pursuing a career in the new media arts field to further their
>engagement with the community and hone their professional skills,
>while contributing to the programming of one of its leading
>organizations.
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>The Curatorial Fellow must be based in New York and must be able to
>commit to 15 hours of work per week, for an academic year, beginning
>in September 2006 and ending in the summer of 2007. These hours may
>include occasional evening and weekend events. This position is
>unpaid, but academic credit may be arranged.
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>Reporting directly to Rhizome's Editor & Curator, the Curatorial
>Fellow will work on all phases of the exhibition and editorial
>processes, including researching new projects, writing copy, and
>assisting with the implementation of current programs. The Curatorial
>Fellow will also develop crucial experience in development and
>communications. The Fellow's primary responsibilities may include:
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>* Becoming a Site Editor and assisting with the management of reBlog content
>* Writing and editing occasional Rhizome News articles and other texts
>* Researching editorial ideas and writers
>* Liaising with artists, public program participants, and venues
>* Assisting in the promotion of events
>* Co-coordinating the Rhizome ArtBase, including researching art works
>* Planning, production, and on-site coordination of public events
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>As the Curatorial Fellow advances, there may be opportunities to
>curate an exhibition or event, and to write feature articles. In
>general, the Fellow will play a crucial role in helping to strategize
>and execute strong, dynamic programs and editorial content.
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>QUALIFICATIONS:
>Candidates should have a level of familiarity with new media and its
>histories and discourses. They should also possess or expect to
>complete a Master's degree by 2007. At least one year of arts
>administration experience is required and preference will be given to
>candidates with prior curatorial and/or editorial experience. At a
>minimum, the candidate should have very strong writing, editing, and
>analytical skills, and very high internet literacy. Knowledge of
>Microsoft Office software is also required and basic Photoshop skills
>are preferred.
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>TO APPLY:
>Please email a cover letter, resume or c.v., three references, and
>three writing samples (url's or attachments) to Marisa Olson at
>marisa(at)rhizome.org. Review of applications will begin immediately
>and all materials must be submitted by Wednesday, September 13 for
>consideration.