2023-2024 Eugene V. Thaw Fellowship for Collections Cataloguing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Description:

Unique among Met fellowships, the purpose of this 12-month position in the Department of European Paintings is to train students and emerging museum professionals in the practice of cataloguing works of art, including researching and compiling provenance information, exhibition histories, and bibliographic references, as well as documenting critical opinions from literature. The position also provides training in The Museum System (TMS) database, which is used throughout the museum world. These skills are central to the mission of all museums to inform and educate scholars and the general public.

The fellow participates in a range of activities over the yearlong period, typically focusing on a specific portion of the collection, and works closely with curators, conservators, and cataloguers under the direction of the Senior Collections Cataloguer. In consultation with European Paintings colleagues, the fellow has opportunities to develop areas of personal interest within the closely linked fields of collections cataloguing and art history. At the discretion of the department head, the fellow may also undertake travel related to research of objects in the European Paintings collection.

Fellowship Period

The fellowship period is September 1 through August 31. All fellowships must take place within this period. All fellows must be in residence at The Met for the entirety of their 12-month fellowship period.

Eligibility

Eligible candidates should either have completed their MA or be PhD candidates. A background in cataloging is helpful but not required. Basic language skills pertaining to the area in which the fellow plans to work are essential.

Funding

The fellow receives:

• An annual salary of $42,000
• Fringe benefits
• A stipend of up to $2,000, pending approval, for travel or projects directly related to collections research

The Eugene V. Thaw Fellow for Collections Cataloguing is a temporary full-time exempt employee of The Met.

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