Deadline- 1 November 2013
Metropolitan Museum of Art is pleased to invite applications for Museum Education and Public Practice Fellowships Program. The mission of this program is to focus on gallery teaching and interpretation within the context of art museums, examining aspects of the intersection of museum learning, education theory and philosophy, art practice and art history, cultural and social history, and/or the sciences.
The fellow will be required to engage with the public and with peers at least twice during the course of the fellowship. This engagement can include leading a public program and leading a discussion with staff or peers.
Documents required-
- Full curriculum vitae of education, professional experience, honors, awards, and publications
- A project proposal including-
- A statement, not to exceed one thousand words, specifying what they wish to accomplish during the fellowship period and detailing how they can utilize the Museum’s resources to accomplish your goals. The statement must also discuss the issues pertaining to museum education and public practice they wish to investigate during the fellowship period, how this research is relevant to the field, and how it will advance the work of The Metropolitan Museum of Art as well as that of their own institution, if applicable.
- Tentative schedule of work to be accomplished during the fellowship period and proposed starting and ending dates
- Tentative schedule of travel (maximum of one week) required during the fellowship period
- List of other fellowships or grants for which you have applied in the same period
Eligibility & Criteria-
- The fellowship is intended for an individual with at least ten years of experience in the museum field or related work.
- All applications must be submitted online and in English.
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