Interpretive Fellowship
The Frick Collection announces the Interpretive Fellowship, a twelve-month fellowship
devoted to the study and practice of gallery teaching in the art museum. Museum professionals and
graduate students who have completed a minimum of one year of graduate work in museum studies, art
history, or art education are encouraged to apply.
The recipient of the 2011 Interpretive Fellowship will work to develop a broad knowledge of the
Collection as well as fluency in issues related to museum pedagogy. Additionally, he or she will carry out
teaching responsibilities on behalf of The Frick Collection's Education Department as assigned beginning
in August. In recognition of his or her commitment, the fellow will receive a stipend of $25,000 and be
reimbursed for travel expenses associated with attending the 2011 Teaching Institute in Museum
Education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Eligibility
Interpretive Fellowship applicants are expected to have completed a minimum of one year of
graduate study, or the equivalent professional experience. Preference will be given to graduate students
and postgraduates who have studied art history, museum studies, or museum education and have also
held teaching positions in a museum. All candidates must demonstrate a compelling interest in gallery
teaching and museum pedagogy and be available to commit four days a week to the fellowship, including
evenings and weekends as necessary. Furthermore, The Interpretive Fellow should be
prepared to work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment alongside a community of
museum educators, curators, docents, and school guides.
Application Instructions
Fellowship candidates are asked to submit the following application materials in a single e-mail addressed
to Adrienne Lei, Education Programs Coordinator: education@frick.org.
- A brief cover letter in the e-mail body, with candidate's full contact information
- A current résumé of education and employment, attached as a PDF
- A written statement, not to exceed one thousand words, specifying what the applicant hopes to accomplish during the fellowship period and detailing how the Frick’s resources can be used to accomplish these goals, attached as a PDF
- A list of other concurrent responsibilities and activities, attached as a PDF
- Two letters of recommendation, one academic and one professional, attached as a PDF or
submitted separately by direct e-mail from the recommender
All materials must be received no later than March 25, 2011. No phone calls, please. Finalists will be
invited to The Frick Collection for interviews in April. All applicants will be notified by mid-May.
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