The Curatorial Fellowship is a one year graduate level fellowship that provides talented and well organized future curators with the opportunity to gain hands on experience curating exhibitions for the youth artists of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware at our Gallery in ClaymontDelaware, and through partnership with galleries, museums, community organizations and local businesses throughout the state. The Pegasus ArtWorks Curatorial Fellow will also work with teaching artists and local artists to select and organize artwork for joint student/faculty/community exhibitions, as well as auctions with significant visibility (such as our annual participation in the Stanley Cup Auction).

The ideal candidate is well organized, currently holds a BA, BS or BFA in art or art history and is enrolled in or a recent graduate of a graduate level program in Art, Art History, Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies, Art Criticism or a related field. The candidate needs framing, hanging, and art handling experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills are mandatory. A strong desire to work to integrate art and social engagement is encouraged. Some volunteer supervision experience would be helpful.

This position will average 10 hours a week. Hours may increase during events and decrease following events. The stipend for this position is $250/month.

Reports to: Director

To Apply:

Please submit the following to pnelson@bgclubs.org

Cover letter explaining why you would be a good candidate

CV/Resume highlighting relevant experience

Short writing sample (The sample should be art related and can be an excerpt from an academic paper on a graduate level, an article, a review or related excerpt. Please limit your excerpt to 300-500 words)