Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellow
Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellow
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We have an opening for a Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellow to support the Curatorial department at MCA Chicago. Reporting to the Deputy Director and Chief of Curatorial Affairs the Fellow assists the Deputy Director and Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Manilow Senior Curator with all aspects of exhibition programming and organization. They are also responsible for general research on artists and other special projects as assigned. To be successful in this role you will:
- Assist Deputy Director and Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Manilow Senior Curator in research and organization of exhibitions including: compiling informational packets on traveling exhibitions; preparing coordinating and monitoring loan agreements and forms; compiling bibliographies entries and photographic materials for catalogue preparation; and drafting wall texts and labels.
- Conduct general research on artists for collection committee meetings Emerge lectures and special projects as assigned.
- Write reports on possible acquisitions compile presentations and contact donors and lenders.
- Assist other Curators in facilitating and organizing programming for exhibitions as needed.
- Curate a collectionbased exhibition at the end of the 2year term.
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- MA or MFA in Art History Art Curatorial Studies or Museum Studies or equivalent experience.
- Two years museum experience and/or research position at college or university level.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organizational and followthrough skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in an open and teamoriented environment.
- Ability to maintain a strict level of discretion judgment tact and diplomacy in all matters.
- Ability to work professionally and effectively with a variety of clients and stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
- Ability to perform occasional light lifting; general mobility throughout the museum.
TO APPLY:
Along with the ADP online application candidate submissions will not be considered complete until we receive all of the application materials listed below. Please note these materials including writing samples and other supplementary materials will not be returned to candidates.
- A cover letter describing the applicants interest in this fellowship and museum work that includes the name current and permanent addresses and telephone numbers of the applicant
- A full resume of education and employment history
- Two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional settings (mailed to the MCA using the address below)
- Two writing sampleseach individual writing sample should not exceed 2000 words
Application materials that cannot be attached to your ADP online application should be sent to:
People & Culture Department
RE: Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellowship
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago IL 60611
or via email to: with a subject line that is formatted Susman Fellowship Application Materials LAST NAME FIRST NAME
Please note: International candidates must be in possession of a valid US work visa for the entire fellowship period.
Final selection of the Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellow is determined in consultation with the Susman family and curatorial staff members. The Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellowship was established by members of the Susman family in honor of Marjorie Susman.
The deadline to apply for this opportunity is 5/10/2025.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE MCA INCLUDE:
- Paid time off.
- Pretax reduced rate parking and Ventra/Metra benefits.
- Free admission to MCA exhibitions for yourself and guests.
- Free admission to many special and member events.
- Reduced price tickets to MCA Stage performances.
- Discounts on dining in Marisol and in our awardwinning MCA Store.
- Access to our onsite library.
- Opportunities to attend curatorled staff tours.
- Free or discounted admission to many other cultural institutions across the United States.
This is a fulltime position with a Monday through Friday 9am5pm schedule that may include evenings and weekends as required by activity in the department. This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement per the Remote Work Policy.
40 hours per week
Employment Type
Grant
