An Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and AAM accredited, the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) creates groundbreaking historical and arts exhibitions, educational public programs, award-winning documentaries, and innovative curriculum that illuminate the stories and the rich cultural heritage of people of Japanese ancestry in the United States. JANM also speaks out when diversity, individual dignity, and social justice are undermined, vigilantly sharing the hard-fought lessons accrued from this history. JANM’s voice has never been more urgent or relevant than during this time of rising Anti-Asian hate and racism, and it has committed to galvanizing and advocating for the AAPI community. JANM is conveniently located across from the Little Tokyo stop for the Metro light rail line A & E station
The Grants Manager will manage efforts to secure funding from private and corporate foundations and government sources to support the Japanese American National Museum’s revenue goals, working closely with program and fundraising staff.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, communications, or museum studies preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. A working knowledge of grantsmanship and grant management with at least 3 years of previous experience. Additional experience in development operations is beneficial. Previous experience working in a non-profit or museum and at least one year of successful experience as a supervisor. Superior organizational skills and attention to detail are critical. Experience in professional or technical writing, especially in writing for fund raising. Strong proofreading skills. Professional phone manner is essential. Ability to plan and manage tasks according to firm deadlines, clearly communicate delays, and respond to request in a timely manner. Demonstrate commitment and flexibility at all times in order to ensure high quality customer service to coworkers and external constituents. Knowledge of Japanese American / Asian American history and culture is preferred. Experienced with MS Office, Google Calendar, Drive, Gmail and Altru preferred. Adept at Internet-based research; familiar with online foundation directories and using databases. Criminal background and credit check is required. Salary Range: $72,000 to $79,567 annually DOE. Visit http://www.janm.org/jobs/ for full JD and application form. EOE.
Los Angeles
Grants Coordinator
An Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and AAM accredited, the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) creates groundbreaking historical and arts exhibitions, educational public programs, award-winning documentaries, and innovative curriculum that illuminate the stories and the rich cultural heritage of people of Japanese ancestry in the United States. JANM also speaks out when diversity, individual dignity, and social justice are undermined, vigilantly sharing the hard-fought lessons accrued from this history. JANM’s voice has never been more urgent or relevant than during this time of rising Anti-Asian hate and racism, and it has committed to galvanizing and advocating for the AAPI community. JANM is conveniently located across from the Little Tokyo stop for the Metro light rail line A & E station
The Grants Coordinator is responsible for managing the execution of foundation and government grants and contract awards. Team oriented individual with at least 2 years of grant administration and compliance experience and one year of finance experience, prior museum or non-profit experience preferred. Prior experience in technical or professional writing, specifically fundraising preferred. Familiarity with grant life cycle and processes.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. Ability to plan and manage tasks according to firm deadlines, clearly communicate delays, and respond to requests in a timely manner. Experience with grant research, leading project team meetings and strong proofreading skills. Demonstrate commitment and flexibility at all times in order to ensure high quality customer service to coworkers and external constituents; patience and ability to adjust and provide appropriate action when unanticipated need arises. Knowledge of Japanese American history and culture a plus. Adept at Internet-based research; familiar with online foundation directories and using databases. Familiarity with Altru, MS Office and Google suite preferred. Criminal background and credit check is required. $24 to $26.50 per hour DOE. Visit http://www.janm.org/jobs/ for full JD and application form. EOE.
Vice President of Development
Organization
The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art. MOLAA expands knowledge and appreciation of modern and contemporary Latin American art through its collection, groundbreaking exhibitions, stimulating educational programs, and engaging cultural events. MOLAA’s vision is to be the leading museum for Latin American and Latino art in the United States and a movement builder internationally. This vision transcends specific goals to ensure renowned curatorial experiences and world class exhibitions, robust touring and travel programs, and a dynamic national and international board of directors.
Founded by Dr. Robert Gumbiner in 1996 and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums in 2016, MOLAA celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021. Since its inception, MOLAA has doubled its size and added a 15,000-sq. ft. sculpture garden which also serves as a community gathering space. In recognition of its outstanding educational programming and artistic quality, MOLAA was designated as one of only 140 Smithsonian Affiliate museums nationwide. In 2017, MOLAA successfully recruited Lourdes I. Ramos-Rivas, PhD as its President & CEO to lead the museum’s expanded vision and future.
The museum’s founder established a vision for the organization: to educate the American public about modern and contemporary Latin American fine art through the establishment of a significant permanent collection and the presentation of dynamic exhibitions and related programs. In 2014, MOLAA’s board of directors approved an expanded scope of the museum’s mission to also include Latino art. Pre-pandemic, MOLAA attracted approximately 65,000 visitors annually to its exhibitions, festivals, educational programs, and showcases highlights from the permanent collection consisting of more than 1,300 works of art, as well as emergent collections of new media and art of the Latino diaspora. In that time, MOLAA also presented a diverse array of artists including: Judithe Hernández, Tania Candiani, Nuna Mangiante, Yolanda González, Robert Graham, and Osmeivy Ortega. During the pandemic, MOLAA seamlessly engaged its global community through MOLAA en Casa, presenting artists and digital exhibitions, including Oaxacalifornia, murals created by Dario Canul y Cosijoesa Cernas which are now part of MOLAA’s permanent collection, Gabrielle Sanches, and Judy Baca. Baca’s exhibition is now a central part of MOLAA’s traveling exhibition. MOLAA continues to present both established and ground-breaking new artists including Narsiso Martinez, Pablo Rasgado, Patricia Encarnación, Belkis Ayon, and Eliazar Ortiz.
MOLAA’s commitment to its community and to its educational partners is evidenced by its robust roster of opportunities to welcome and engage educators, students, and art lovers of all ages. Through its Dia de los Muertos celebration, plein air and family art workshops, All Rhythms Latinx Music programming, Evenings for Educator trainings, festivals, and bilingual summer art and culture camp, MOLAA touches the lives of thousands of people every year. Expanding its commitment to visual media, MOLAA established Cine con Sentido, designed to raise awareness issues of accessibility and inclusion for those with sensory disabilities. Partnerships with Help Me Help You food pantry, LA Library Foundation, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE), and many others, MOLAA expands its scope and reach while serving and enhancing its community.
MOLAA’s location is in its second iteration as a cultural institution. Between 1913 and 1918, the site was the home of Balboa Amusement Producing Company, a silent film studio. MOLAA’s exhibition galleries, administrative offices, and store are housed in a former roller-skating rink known as the Hippodrome. Built in the late 1920s after the film studio departed, the high vaulted ceilings and beautiful wooden floors were perfectly suited to showcase many of its 1,600-piece permanent collection comprised of works by Rodolfo Morales, Lucía Maya, and Wifredo Lam, among many others.
MOLAA is governed by a 13-member board of directors and operates with a staff of 50 employees. MOLAA is in strong financial shape with substantial reserves. It’s $4.2 million budget includes $1.4 million derived from its $24 million endowment, and a contributed revenue goal of $1.7 million raised from a variety of sources. It receives annual financial operating support and in-kind services from the Robert Gumbiner Foundation and strives to maintain cultural authenticity and public accessibility throughout the organization.
Community
MOLAA is located in the eclectic and rapidly growing East Village Arts District of Long Beach, California – one of six business improvement districts in Long Beach. The City of Long Beach is the seventh most populous city in California and the third largest in Southern California, behind Los Angeles and San Diego. Long Beach boasts a thriving arts community with its own opera company, symphony, and numerous theater companies and museums. In addition to MOLAA, Long Beach hosts cultural institutions such as The Queen Mary, Long Beach Museum of Art, and Aquarium of the Pacific. Shops, galleries, festivals, and street fairs in the East Village Arts District hold monthly art openings. On the second Saturday of every month, East Village spills into the street during Art Walk which invites artists, performers, and musicians to share their diverse, eclectic talent on the streets of Long Beach. The City of Long Beach and Arts Council of Long Beach continue to partner in support of the local cultural economy providing community project, artist, and recovery grant funding to ensure Long Beach’s commitment to the arts and culture sector.
Sources: visitlongbeach.org; artslb.org
Position Summary
The Vice President of Development (VP) will join a passionate and energized team and have an authentic dedication to the advancement of MOLAA’s mission. Reporting to the President & CEO and in partnership with the Chief Officer of Government and External Affairs, the VP will collaborate with and support the board of directors in building engagement that supports the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors annually and will direct fundraising initiatives to support the future expansion of MOLAA and its recently announced $60 million campaign. As an integral member of the seven-person senior management team, the VP will be a thought-partner in conceptualizing and implementing MOLAA’s overall expansion plan with a focus on philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies as well as through MOLAA’s annual Gala event. In addition to building and mentoring the development team, the VP will be responsible for developing and establishing strong relationships with a diverse array of donors, stakeholders, and professional peers in Long Beach, Southern California, nationally, and internationally through MOLAA’s international advisory board.
Roles and Responsibilities
Fundraising and Relationship Management
§ Serve as one of MOLAA’s primary ambassadors and solicitors, stewarding and nurturing existing relationships and establishing and building new relationships with an eye toward broadening MOLAA’s sphere of influence and donor base.
§ Ensure that MOLAA’s stewardship program exceeds expectations, inspires investment, and builds strong retention and high satisfaction via donor recognition and engagement opportunities.
§ Engage, inspire, motivate, and train the board of directors, MOLAA colleagues, and President & CEO, creating a culture of philanthropy that drives fundraising activity and expands both internal and external investment in MOLAA’s mission.
§ Establish strong relationship management protocols and donor portfolios for the President & CEO, board members, and other relationship managers, with the goal of cultivating and soliciting increased major gifts, especially for the museum’s capital campaign, as well as support for the annual fund, special events, exhibitions, and special programs.
§ Support earned revenue strategies across the museum and ensure excellent management of MOLAA members with the goal of converting members to high-level donors. annual fund, special events, exhibitions, expansion projects, and special programs.
§ Embrace other fundraising and relationship management responsibilities, as needed.
Department Planning and Operations
§ Create, implement, and manage a comprehensive development plan strategically designed to significantly increase contributed revenue.
§ Develop and manage fundraising associated with the museum’s capital expansion project.
§ Build a strategic vision for grant writing including writing a compelling case for support that articulates MOLAA’s mission, commitment to Latin American and Latin contemporary art, education, and community investment.
§ Mentor, motivate, and manage the two-person development team, and contract grant writer, building capacity and ensuring strong professional development and high workplace satisfaction.
§ Utilize technology and systems to build a strong donor research platform, ensuring that MOLAA clearly understands the motivation, relationships, and philanthropic priorities of its donors and donor prospects.
§ Engage with the CEO, Chief Curator, and curatorial staff to participate in planning for future exhibitions and build strategic revenue models to actualize curatorial plans.
§ Embrace other department planning and operations responsibilities, as needed.
Administration and Oversight
§ Oversee all aspects of membership and patron benefits program, including stewardship, special events, cultivation, benefits fulfillment, daily donor interaction, and volunteer management.
§ Collaborate with the development committee to explore new contributed revenue sources, create and monitor revenue and expense budgets, and provide accurate reporting and analysis for contributed revenue.
§ Establish data entry protocols that ensure the accurate integration of data; and oversee the maintenance and integrity of membership, donor, and prospect records.
§ Assess current technology needs and refine development practices to ensure maximum operational efficiency and results.
§ Embrace other administrative oversight, as needed.
Traits and Characteristics
The successful candidate will be goal-oriented and highly self-motivated, balancing autonomy and collaboration with finesse. This person will be both highly accountable with strong attention to detail and exceptional follow through. In partnership with the CEO, the VP will be a passionate visionary, focused on outcomes and confidently addressing and overcoming adversity driven by the desire and ambition to support MOLAA’s growth. Serving as a skilled and articulate ambassador, the VP will entrench themselves in the community, building connection to MOLAA’s mission and skillfully navigating changing community dynamics as the City of Long Beach continues to grow. An experienced leader, the VP will invest in the development team, colleagues, and MOLAA culture overall, demonstrating collaboration, mentoring, and coaching as part of building a culture of philanthropy within the organization, and participating in the creation of high-functioning, results-oriented teams.
Other key competencies include:
§ Diplomacy and Influencing Others – The dexterity to utilize tact to address sensitive issues while also affecting the way in which others form opinions and make decisions.
§ Problem Solving and Resiliency – The capability to identify and analyze challenges and define solutions coupled with the ability to quickly recover from adverse circumstances.
§ Goal Orientation and Teamwork – The acuity to identify and pursuing goals while collaborating with others to achieve them.
§ Futuristic Thinking – The ability to envision ideas, concepts, and plans and bring them to life.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong track record of high-level fundraising and experience with capital campaign management. Experience in a museum setting or other arts and culture organization and bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) are strongly preferred, however MOLAA encourages all candidates meeting the majority of the criteria to explore this role. A strong track record of significant accomplishments in the identification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors and potential donors at all levels, particularly major gifts donors, are necessary. This individual must exhibit a passion for understanding and communicating the vibrant nature and diversity of Latin American art and be able to inspire stakeholders to invest in the mission of the organization. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), donor database software, electronic and social media, and advanced tools for donor prospecting and research, are necessary.
Compensation and Benefits
MOLAA offers an annual salary between $175,000 and $200,000, commensurate with experience. MOLAA offers medical and vision as well as dental, which is fully sponsored; Simple IRA with 3% matching which is 100% fully vested from time of enrollment. MOLAA also fully sponsors life insurance and long-term disability for its employees.
Applications and Inquiries
To submit a letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments in arts and culture leadership and management (electronic submissions preferred), please click here or visit artsconsulting.com/opensearches. For questions or general inquiries regarding this job opportunity, please contact:
Ge0ff Chang, Vice President
8581 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 406
Los Angeles, CA 90069-4120
Tel (888) 234.4236
Email MOLAA@ArtsConsulting.com
The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) is committed to embedding the principles of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) in all aspects of its work and organizational culture. Since its founding in 1996, the Museum has been grounded in the belief that art and learning are for everyone. Today, as communities across the nation focus on addressing systemic racism and inequality, MOLAA reaffirms its dedication to cultivating a welcoming space for all visitors across race, age, ethnicity, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, religion, geography, and culture.
Getty Marrow Registration Intern
At MOCA we know that art and culture is one of the greatest gifts that we can offer our community. We aim to offer a wide breadth of engagements and know that a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences help us get there. This value embodies within the diversity of our programs and among the colleagues that help enliven our culture. Cultivating an inclusive work environment that values a range of talent and ideas is top priority for us. Eligibility requirements for Getty Marrow Internships—intended to provide opportunities for outstanding students who are members of groups who are underrepresented in careers related to museums and the visual arts—are outlined below. We enthusiastically encourage candidates of all abilities to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
Reporting to the Registrar for Collections and working closely with a variety of staff, the Getty Marrow Registration Intern will gain a basic understanding of the field of museum registration, including collections care and management, logistics, condition reporting, and research and data integrity. The Intern will also play a critical role in creating and organizing an inventory of a large group of non-collection photography materials. Schedule is generally working 9:30am – 5pm Mondays through Fridays.
THIS POSITION MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF:
- YOU SUPPORT EQUITABLE ACCESS IN MUSEUMS and want to experience the Collections Management and Museum Registration fields in a hands-on way
- YOU ARE DETAIL-ORIENTED and enjoy getting things organized
- YOU ENJOY LISTENING TO OTHERS AND CONTRIBUTING YOUR OWN THOUGHTS in group settings
- YOU ARE PRODUCTIVE WORKING INDEPENDENTLY and identifying tasks that need to be accomplished.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO IN THIS ROLE:
As a vital member of the Registration and Collections team, the intern will have the opportunity to gain valuable insight into museum collection management and registration, including shipping and logistics, condition reporting, collections care / conservation, acquisitions, and risk management.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
- Organize and inventory a large group of non-collection photographs
- Assist with research and data integrity in the Collection object files
- Weekly reading assignments on professional field topics such as art moving logistics and risk management
- Attend in-person and online meetings with museum staff and external contacts.
GETTY MARROW INTERN REQUIRED ACTIVITIES
- Attend at least two internal meetings (Acquisitions, All Hands, Breakout)
- Attend three mandatory Getty Education Events:Arts Summit (June 24)
- Two Learning Community events (2 dates selected from July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30)
- Submit end-of internship evaluation
GETTY MARROW UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Member of a group underrepresented in museums and visual arts organizations, including, but not limited to, individuals of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander descent;
- Currently enrolled undergraduate (bachelor’s degree program, associate’s degree program, or a vocational or technical program below the baccalaureate level). Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 1, 2024. Students who graduated after April 1, 2024 are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
- Reside or attend college in Los Angeles County;
- United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a “green card” holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible; and
- May have previously interned as a Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern at an organization other than MOCA.
HOW TO STAND OUT:
For this role, the ideal candidate will be highly motivated to learn about the behind-the-scenes activities of museums, including artwork collections care and exhibitions logistics. You will stand out if you are extremely well organized and delight in detailed work. A keen interest in or curiosity about contemporary art and museums is a bonus.
Hourly Wage: $18.46
Position covered by MOCA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement: NO
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Museum of Contemporary Art is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the Museum of Contemporary Art’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices. Details of our equal employment opportunity policies are further explained in Anti-Discrimination & Harassment.
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
Getty Marrow Education Intern
At MOCA we know that art and culture is one of the greatest gifts that we can offer our community. We aim to offer a wide breadth of engagements and know that a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences help us get there. Cultivating an inclusive work environment that values a range of talent and ideas is top priority for us. Eligibility requirements for Getty Marrow Internships—intended to provide opportunities for outstanding students who are members of groups who are underrepresented in careers related to museums and the visual arts—are outlined below. We enthusiastically encourage candidates of all abilities to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
The Getty Marrow Education Intern will report to the Director of Education & Visitor Engagement, working closely with educators, administrators, and frontline staff members in the Education & Visitor Engagement Department. The intern will play a critical role in preparing a user-friendly archive of museum ephemera dating back to the museum’s founding, as well as supporting the program implementation for youth initiatives including Contemporary Art Start— with a focus on the Rebecca Smith Summer Institute for teachers—recruitment for the MOCA Teen Program, and Family Projects. Internship begins June 10, 2024 and continues for a total of 10 weeks. Schedule is generally working 9:30am – 5:30pm Mondays through Fridays and subject to adjustment to accommodate occasional weekend events.
Examples of Duties:
ARCHIVAL PROJECT
- Digitize and update a list of materials in a variety of formats including hard-copy, photographic, video, and digital resources that are part of documenting MOCA’s nearly 40-year history of education programming.
- Using these assets, create brief written or audio content for public storytelling.
- Help research and make recommendations on accessible data management systems for long-term use.
PROGRAM SUPPORT
- Assist program staff as needed to plan, execute, and evaluate in-person programming including in-gallery family activities, Contemporary Art Start and its Rebecca Smith Summer Institute for Teachers, and the recruitment and selection process for the MOCA Teen Program.
- Assist in maintaining and evaluating Family Projects space.
- Assist in developing program alumni contact lists and events.
- Attend in-person and online meetings with museum staff and external contacts.
GETTY MARROW INTERN REQUIRED ACTIVITIES
- Attend three mandatory Education Events:
- Arts Summit (June 24)
- Two Learning Community events (2 dates selected from July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30)
- Submit end-of internship evaluation.
Requirements:
- Highly motivated to learn about a variety of methods and practices that encourage people to connect with art in museums.
- Self-directed and detail-oriented approach toward independent projects.
- Solid written and/or verbal communication skills for online use in a business context.
- A roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to front-of-house and public-facing tasks.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in cultural institutions.
GETTY MARROW UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Member of a group underrepresented in museums and visual arts organizations, which can include groups defined by – among other things – socioeconomic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin and/or any life experiences that add diverse and underrepresented perspectives.
- Currently enrolled undergraduate (bachelor’s degree program, associate’s degree program, or a vocational or technical program below the baccalaureate level). Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 1, 2024. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
- Reside or attend college in Los Angeles County;
- United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a “green card” holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible; and
- May have previously interned as a Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern at an organization other than MOCA.
Hourly Wage: $18.46
Position covered by MOCA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement: NO
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Museum of Contemporary Art is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the Museum of Contemporary Art’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices. Details of our equal employment opportunity policies are further explained in Anti-Discrimination & Harassment.
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
Curatorial Research Fellow
We are seeking a curatorial research fellow at any stage of their career to help support the BROADCAST arm of our programming, highlighting media-based artists throughout the year. The selected candidate will design a cohesive program comprised of at least four BROADCAST segments (open to the public online events ranging from screenings, Q&A sessions with artists, and/or workshops) organized around a theme of their choosing. The research will be conducted from June to August 2024; at the end of that period, the fellow will present their program (and budget) to Prospect Art to seek funding to support the events and the curator in 2025. During this time, the curatorial fellow will be part of the NEW WORK review committee and will be expected to select half the artists for their program from the open call. This is an outstanding opportunity for the candidate to come in direct contact with a vast scope of artists. The selected curator will be awarded a $500 research honorarium for their curatorial research, with the possibility of receiving additional funds to conduct the program in 2025. We are particularly interested in curators who have a strong interest in environmental issues, climate change, and the impact of human existence in the arts.
Prospect Art was conceived during the 2020 pandemic. We are looking towards a world of representation and equality by creating new opportunities for local, national, and international artists. The organization is structured as an agile, responsive entity to serve artists, the local Los Angeles community, and beyond by supporting existing and new works to be presented to the public. We’re interested in breaking down silos and sharing information and knowledge to further artists’ careers and forge new alliances with the community.
Eligibility and Criteria:
– Open to artist-curators, academics, art historians, curators, graduate students, Ph.D. candidates, and those involved in post-doctoral research based anywhere in the world.
– Not open to undergraduate students.
– The ability to address contemporary issues with a background and understanding of art and cultural histories with an interest in media-based works.
Applicant Requirements:
– A short CV detailing your professional practice (up to 5 pages).
– One-paragraph biography of the applicant.
– One paragraph about an artist we have supported during our past two years of programming that interests you.
– Link to some of your online publications and/or curatorial statements and/or links to curatorial projects.
Duties for Awardees:
– Participate in the review committee for NEW WORK in the summer of 2024.
– Create a curatorial theme with online events and artists for our 2025 Broadcast Program.
Application Due: April 28, 2024, @ 11:59 PM Standard Pacific Time
Applications are accepted through the Google form on our website.
Send questions via email: submissions@prospectart.org
https://www.prospectart.org/curatorial-fellowship
