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Wallis Annenberg Curatorial Fellowship (Regular, Full-Time)
Latin American Art

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) announces a search for candidates for the Wallis Annenberg Curatorial Fellowship. This two-year fellowship in the museum’s Latin American Art department will provide general curatorial training, support scholarly research on the permanent collection, and engage the Fellow in the organization of an international traveling exhibition on the connection of Asia and Latin America in the early modern period.

Reporting to the Curator and Department Head of Latin American Art, the Wallis Annenberg Curatorial Fellow will have particular areas of focus in Spanish American/viceregal art and early modern art (with knowledge of Asian art and assets but not required). Striving to combine the strengths of academic art history and the art museum, this Fellowship is designed to attract exceptional emerging scholars to the curatorial field. The Annenberg Curatorial Fellowship supports the highest level of professional development, with opportunities to be fully integrated into all aspects of curatorial work, gain experience in research and cataloguing, exhibition organization, education and publications, acquisitions, conservation, public speaking, and fundraising. The ultimate goal of the Fellowship is to engage the Fellow on all aspects associated with organizing a major international exhibition and achieve a deep understanding of the variety of skills needed to succeed as a curator in an encyclopedic museum; to hone those skills through the mentorship of the department and cross-departmental collaborators; and finally, to be able to confidently apply those skills to a future career as a museum professional.

LACMA’s exhibitions and acquisitions programs are a key part of its mission to serve the public through the collection, conservation, exhibition and interpretation of significant works of art from a broad range of cultures and historical periods. Committed to showcasing a multitude of art histories, the museum exhibits and interprets works of art from new and unexpected points of view that are informed by the region’s rich cultural heritage and diverse population. A spirit of experimentation is reflected in our work with artists, technologists, and thought leaders as well as in our many regional, national, and global partnerships to share collections and programs, create pioneering initiatives, and engage new audiences. LACMA’s staff is committed to the museum’s mission of inclusive access, collaboration, and dialogue, and to working closely with colleagues across the museum and our many communities beyond, fostering creativity, connection, and diverse thinking.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning and research of an upcoming international exhibition focused on Spanish American/viceregal art
• Performs advanced scholarly research of a high order
• Supports checklist development
• Interfaces with public and private collections (national and international).
• Participates in meetings and collaborate with the Latin American team on the department’s various programs
• Conducts in-depth research on selected Latin American works from the permanent collection.

Benefits

• The expected hourly rate for this Los Angeles, CA based position is $26.45-$27.65, subject to change, and the position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package.
• LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of prior museum experience, ideally involving Spanish American/viceregal and early modern art, is preferred, with basic knowledge of Asian art an asset but not required.

• Ph.D. in Art History or ABD preferred.

• Proficiency in Spanish (especially reading) is required, with knowledge of Portuguese and French an asset.

• The Fellow will have a broad intellectual curiosity, a strong interest in connecting time periods and cultures, and the capacity to perform advanced scholarly research and think creatively, as well as the willingness to work collaboratively.

• Excellent writing, communication, organizational, and public speaking skills.

• Strong interest in the acquisition, interpretation, care, and display of works of art.

The position starts September 1, 2025. Applicants must submit a cover letter that addresses interest in the Fellowship; a statement, not to exceed 1,000 words, describing the applicant's research interests and accomplishments; curriculum vitae; a published paper or other writing sample; three letters of recommendation. All application materials should be submitted directly through our application link and must be received no later than April 30, 2025.

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