Curatorial Research Fellowship Comprehensive Collections Catalog Researcher-European Decorative Arts
Curatorial Research Fellowship Comprehensive Collections Catalog Researcher-European Decorative Arts
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The Preservation Society of Newport County Curatorial Research Fellowship:
Comprehensive Collections Catalog ResearcherEuropean Decorative Arts
Job Summary
The Preservation Society of Newport County offers annual Residential Research Fellowships to scholars and emerging professionals designed to provide dedicated time and resources for comprehensive projects relevant to the organizations current needs in areas such as fine art decorative art material culture landscape design horticulture social history and historic preservation. The Preservation Society of Newport County Residential Fellowship is an opportunity to advance scholarship and gain specialized training/experience needed for future and emerging professionals seeking to pursue careers in academia museums historic preservation historic houses and landscapes or other cultural institutions.
Our Collections:
The Preservation Society of Newport County protects preserves and presents a remarkable collection of eleven historic house museums spanning the history of Newport from the Colonial period through the Gilded Age. Our properties include Hunter House (c.1748 Kingscote 1841 ChateausurMer 1852 Green Animals Topiary Garden (c.1860 Chepstow 1861 Isaac Bell House 1883 Marble House 1892 The Breakers 1895 The Breakers Stable and Carriage House 1895 The Elms 1901 and Rosecliff 1902. Housed within these architectural masterpieces are more than 60000 artworks from all around the globe dating from ancient times to the modern era.
Position Description
The Curatorial Fellow will work closely with both the Chief Curator and Curator of Collections in support of the upcoming publication of a Collections Catalog featuring objects from the Preservation Society of Newport County. This publication will explore art and material culture from institutions wideranging permanent collection which span a range of time periods and geographic and social contexts and includes paintings sculptures furniture historic costumes ceramics silver and photographs. Successful candidates will demonstrate an expertise with researching and interpreting European decorative arts and their histories of consumption in 18th/19thcentury Newport. Special emphasis will be placed on the social lives of objects within the Preservation Societys historic properties which date from the Colonial period through the Gilded Age. In addition to curatorial research the Fellow will also contribute to the catalogue by writing descriptive and interpretive essays. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to demonstrate successful objectbased research utilizing primary and secondary source materials or who have specific experience contributing to museum or auction house catalogues exhibitions and/or publications.
Fellows must have the ability to complete research in a clearly defined area of study on a timeline that will result in regular deliverables. Additionally all Fellows must present a public lecture and write aword essay based on their area of research. Proven ability to work independently organize and manage multiple projects and meet rigorous deadlines is necessary as are strong research writing and public speaking skills.
Fellows must contribute to the overall dynamics of the Fellowship Program through a high level of engagement with fellow scholars Preservation Society staff and peer institutions in and around Newport. As such in addition to the formal research project the Fellow will be assigned participatory assignments that fall outside the project or project scope. Thereby a deep understanding will be gained that produces a holistic overview of the complex yet essential structure that allows nonprofit institutions to offer truly compelling opportunities to diverse audiences.
Basic Qualifications
In order to be considered for theCuratorial Research Fellowship Candidates must have a MA in Art History American Studies Anthropology Historic Preservation Material Culture Social History or related fields. The degree should have been conferred within five years from the start of the fellowship. Doctoral candidates conducting dissertation research will also be considered for residential Fellowships
Additional Qualifications and Skills
PhD preferred.
Curatorial or related experience preferred.
Demonstrated success researching and cataloging European Decorative Arts for publication.
Dedication to exploring and promoting paths to understanding the social histories individual works and collections of the PSNC.
Proven ability to work independently organize and manage multiple projects and meet rigorous deadlines is necessary as are strong research writing and public speaking skills.
Application Procedures
Please apply online with a cover letter indicating interest and suitability and a rsum or curriculum vitae. Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting January 1 2025
Zoom interviews will be conducted with preferred candidates by March 1 2025. Successful interview candidates will be asked to provide two academic or professional references an academic writing sample and one personal reference.
Selected candidates will be notified by April 1 2025
Additional Information
The fellowship term is September 7 2025 to August 15 2025. Residential Fellows receive $24000 in annual compensation dedicated research and travel budget and housing at no cost in the BerwindStautberg Scholars Center.
Employment Type
Temp
