CHANEL Culture Fund Curatorial Fellowship

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About the role

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is pleased to offer a one-year curatorial fellowship, generously made possible by CHANEL Culture Fund. The fellowship offers exposure to the operational structure of the multinational museum, as well as rigorous practical museum training experience to individuals interested in pursuing careers in the curatorial field. Rooted in shared values of cultural stewardship and mentorship, the fellowship reflects the Guggenheim’s and CHANEL Culture Fund’s commitment to sustaining the future of art through research, education, and public engagement.

Starting in January 2027, the fellow will spend nine months at Guggenheim New York contributing to curatorial initiatives engaging deeply with the museum’s history, collections, and scholarly discourse. The fellowship additionally includes a three-month period of work at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, fostering project-based research and dialogue across the Guggenheim constellation. Through this transatlantic structure, the fellowship encourages a broadened perspective on the Guggenheim’s legacy, situating its collection within a global and historical continuum while supporting new modes of curatorial inquiry.

Key Details

• Compensation: $65,775.80–$68,000 per year
• Duration: 12 months (starts January 2027)
• Schedule: Full-time
• Deadline: ASAP (posted October 22, 2026)

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or PhD candidate in Art History
• Previous museum curatorial experience preferred
• Background in early and/or mid 20th century art
• Computer skills and advanced proficiency with database software including collection management databases (The Museum System (TMS)) and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and Excel)
• Fluency in English and Italian
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

About the organization

We are Guggenheim, a global constellation of museums unlike any other in the world. Four museums on three continents, united by the power of groundbreaking art to connect us to ourselves and to each other. Since our founding in 1937, the Guggenheim has introduced, celebrated and brought to the public the newest voices and visions in modern and contemporary art.