2026-28 MOORE CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP IN DRAWINGS AND PRINTS Morgan Library & Museum

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Morgan Library & Museum seeks applications for the Moore Curatorial Fellowship in the Department of Drawings and Prints. This one-year appointment, eligible for a one-year renewal, provides the opportunity to gain firsthand experience and professional training in curatorial work and in the study and connoisseurship of old master and nineteenth-century drawings. The Moore Curatorial Fellow will be a fully integrated member of the department, with duties and responsibilities comparable to those of a curatorial assistant or assistant curator. The Fellow will have the opportunity to conduct research on the Morgan’s collection of European drawings before 1900—one of the finest in the country—and to contribute significantly to all phases of exhibition planning, organization, and installation; museum education; publications; and other departmental activities.

In contrast to the fellowships offered by the Morgan Drawing Institute, which are designed to provide support for scholars working on their own research projects, the Moore Fellowship is intended to offer a varied and practical training in all areas of curatorial work to those interested in pursuing a career as a museum curator, particularly in the field of drawings.

Requirements :

• Doctoral work beyond the M.A. in the history of art, with strong preference given to those having recently completed a PhD.
• A demonstrated commitment to scholarship in the field of drawings.
• Proficiency in at least one European language.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills, together with the ability to interpret exhibitions for a wide audience.
• An interest in and enthusiasm for museum curatorial work, and the ability to work collaboratively and to approach a broad range of tasks with a positive outlook.

Compensation and Benefits : $57,000 annually beginning in early 2026; excellent benefits. Fellows will also have a travel budget of $2000 per year for research and activities supporting their professional development. Fellows are expected to make their own travel and housing arrangements but are offered a one-time payment of $1500 to support moving costs.

To apply : Please submit electronically, in a single pdf document : a letter addressing your interest in, and qualifications for, the Fellowship; a complete curriculum vitae including language proficiencies; and names of three references to drawingsadmin@themorgan.org with the subject heading “Moore Fellow Application.”

Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for the position using the e-mail address indicated above.

Deadline for applications : November 15, 2025. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

The Morgan Library & Museum receives many applications and inquiries for employment. Unfortunately, we are not able to respond to all of them. Due to the high volume of applicants, we can contact only those candidates whose skills and background best fit our needs.

Important to note :

Vaccination Requirement

To ensure the overall health and safety of the Morgan Library & Museum campus, all staff of the Morgan are required to be fully vaccinated and have received booster vaccines against the virus that causes COVID-19, absent qualifying exemptions for medical, religious, or other reasons in accordance with applicable laws.

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