Description:
Curatorial internships at the Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM) are designed to give curious future curators a substantive, immersive educational experience in a fast-paced regional art museum.
The spring/summer 2020 FAM Curatorial Internship is open to students currently pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in museum studies or art history. Interns will be exposed to both historical and contemporary works of art, and may engage in a variety of tasks including research, curatorial planning, writing, studio/museum/gallery visits, and other administrative work, including assisting with preparation and implementation of FAM’s Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft.
The curatorial intern will report to Curator Lisa Crossman, Ph.D. Interns will enjoy an immensely collegial, supportive, collaborative, and creative work culture with other members of the FAM team, including Terrana Curatorial Fellow Marjorie Rawle.
Qualifications:
Ideally, the candidate would begin in February and commit to one or two days a week at FAM until the end of May and then increase the number of days as we prepare for the Regional Exhibition that opens on June 26, 2020. However, the start and end dates are flexible and will be determined in consultation with the selected candidate. Please note that while public transportation to FAM is available, it is limited. Therefore, we request that interns have a car.
How To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV or resume, and names and contact information for 2 references by email to Curator Lisa Crossman (lcrossman@fitchburgartmuseum.org, ATTN: Curatorial Internship) by February 1, 2020.
Apply by:
February 01, 2020
Salary:
Unpaid
About this Organization:
The Fitchburg Art Museum is a catalyst for learning, creativity, and community building. We accomplish this mission with art historical collections and exhibitions, special exhibitions of contemporary New England art, education programs, public art projects, community partnerships, and creative economy initiatives. All decisions, initiatives, projects, and programs at the Fitchburg Art Museum reflect our commitment to art, education, and the greater community.
Founded in 1925, FAM is located in four buildings across a city block in downtown Fitchburg, in North Central Massachusetts. Its varied collection of over 6,000 objects includes particular strengths in American Art, African Art and photography. FAM maintains 12,000 square feet of exhibition space, presents three major special exhibitions of New England contemporary art annually, and periodically re-installs selected permanent collection galleries.
FAM is a national thought and practice leader in the growing movement to make art museums more relevant and responsive to their immediate communities. FAM works closely with the City of Fitchburg, the Fitchburg Public Schools, Fitchburg State University, and many other partners to improve the quality of life and community health in our region. FAM is a visionary leader in developing programs for underserved audiences, including our city’s 35% Latinx communities. For more information about FAM, please visit.
Fellow MUX Concentrator, Kayla Sylvia, has interned at the FAM. For information or questions, feel free to contact her!