Art Bridges Fellow at the Delaware Art Museum
Job Title: Art Bridges Fellow
Location: Wilmington, DE
Description
The Delaware Art Museum seeks an emerging museum professional for the new position of Art Bridges Fellow, a three-year, full-time position in the Art and Learning Department. The position is designed to offer emerging museum professionals the opportunity to work closely with registrars, curators, preparators, educators, and interpretation staff for an expansive understanding of the collections, exhibition, and education activities within a museum. The successful candidate will perform duties associated with the Museum’s permanent collection, special exhibitions, and interpretive programming including registration, curatorial support, curriculum development, and tour management, among other tasks. The Fellow reports to two DelArt staff members, the Manager of Learning and Interpretation and Head Curator.
The position, as part of the Art Bridges Fellows Program, will engage with other DelArt departments and interact with staff across all levels of the museum, including the leadership team. External connections and collaborations will be critical to the success of the role, and these interactions will be fostered and supported by the Fellow’s staff mentors. The Fellows Program is dedicated to creating diverse museum leadership with a national group of emerging arts professionals and mentors. With its partner museums, the foundation will establish deep career pathways for historically underrepresented groups in the arts. The Fellow will attend convenings in Bentonville, Arkansas each year, including a month-long residency and orientation from September 9 – October 4, 2024. Additional funding for research travel and participation in museum industry conferences will be provided.
The three-year program is progressive, offering broad experience in the first year with increasing responsibilities in the third year.
Major responsibilities include:
· Assistance with collections rotation and in-house exhibition interpretation.
· Assistance with accessioning process.
· Assistance with collections care.
· Development of program evaluation and assessment.
· Support of youth and adult tour coordination and development.
· Development of collection and exhibition programming.
· Serve as a liaison between Delaware Art Museum and Art Bridges.
· Interface with museum departments working with Art Bridges to advance art sharing and community engagement.
The Delaware Art Museum is committed to inclusivity and encourages qualified candidates from all cultures and communities to apply. Delaware Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary: $50,000 Dependent upon qualifications.
We are looking for applicants with the same spirit and who embrace the Museum’s Values, Beliefs, and Principles:
· Art Connects Us. We use art to create community connections, foster empathy, educate and inspire, and make meaning of our world.
·People. We authentically listen to each other and our community. We are committed to inclusion and anti-racism.
· Be Bold. Our museum will boldly evolve, adapt, and be open to changes that help our community grow and thrive.
Please submit a cover letter and resume ASAP. To learn more about the Delaware Art Museum, please visit our website at www.delart.org/about.
Interviewing will begin when qualified applicants have been identified; the job will close when an offer has been accepted.
For over 100 years, the Museum has served as a primary arts and cultural institution in Delaware. It is alive with experiences, discoveries, and activities to connect people with art and with each other. Originally created in 1912 to honor the renowned illustrator and Wilmington-native, Howard Pyle, the Museum’s collection has grown to over 12,000 works of art in our building and sculpture garden. Also recognized for British Pre-Raphaelite art, the Museum is home to the largest and most important Pre-Raphaelite collection outside of the United Kingdom and a growing collection of significant contemporary art.
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in art, art education, art history, museum studies, curatorial studies, or related field required.
· Minimum of two years of combined experience working in cultural organizations.
· Interest in collections care, curatorial practice, education, and interpretation.
· Commitment to collaborative approaches to partnerships within and outside the Museum.
· Superior written and interpersonal communication skills.
· Attention to detail and accuracy.
· Proficient knowledge of computer programs.
· Ability to lift 35 pounds safely.
· Strong organizational skills including effective time management, ability to set and fulfill priorities, and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment.
· Highly motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
· Ability to handle confidential materials with discretion.
·Embraces Delaware Art Museum’s mission and programs.
· A collegial attitude and sense of humor.