Curatorial Fellow Job Description
Title: CEPA Curatorial Summer Fellow
Reports to: Archive Associate Fellow and Chief Curator
Position Open Until Filled will start when the fellow is ready
Mission Statement:
CEPA fosters the exploration of photography and contemporary visual arts through both its exhibition and arts education programs that nurture creativity and encourage active learning.
Vision Statement:
Continue to be a globally recognized arts center and incubator of artistic creation, where our programs drive engagement with art as an essential facet of life and community.
Key Responsibilities:
The Curatorial Fellow reports to the Chief Curator and the Archive Associate Fellow and will be assisting them with sorting, digitizing, and editing CEPA’s photography archives. They will assist the Chief Curator with the preparation of printed artwork, curation of exhibitions, and the development of marketing materials. The Curatorial Fellow will also conduct some research on materials from the CEPA collection.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
High School Graduate
Must be proficient in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, cataloging, and photo editing software
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers as they will be working closely with the Chief Curator and Archive Associate Fellow
Solid work ethics with follow-through and accountability for schedule and deliverables
Some archival or curatorial experience preferred
Demonstrated understanding of and contribution to inclusion, diversity, and accessibility in the art.
The Curatorial Fellowship is a part-time position (10 hours per week) for a 16 week contract (or a total of 160h distributed differently). Salary: $15/hour. You can elect to use this fellowship for credits towards a degree program internship requirement, but it is not a requirement to be eligible for this position.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their cover letter, résumé, and other relevant materials online at: search@cepagallery.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications cannot be accepted by regular mail or at any other email address. Please no calls or inquiries to the CEPA office or staff, thank you.