The Brooke Alexander Fellowship (Drawings and Prints)

Fellowship Overview:

The Brooke Alexander Fellowship at The Museum of Modern Art honors the legacy of distinguished gallerist and publisher Brooke Alexander, whose contributions significantly advanced the field of modern and contemporary drawings and prints. Generously funded by a consortium of supporters inspired by Alexander’s dedication to nurturing young talent, this two-year fellowship provides mentorship, curatorial training, and research opportunities for emerging professionals. The fellowship seeks to foster the next generation of curators and scholars in works on paper, bringing fresh perspectives and new voices into the field.

Position Summary:

The Brooke Alexander Fellow will engage with MoMA’s unparalleled collection of over 70,000 modern and contemporary drawings and prints, gaining hands-on experience and object-based expertise crucial for a career in curatorial practice. Fellows will actively contribute to departmental initiatives, research, and curatorial functions, including the preparation of collection display and collection-based exhibitions, publications, and public programs.

The fellow will be embedded within a curatorial project team, providing essential support on display within the Museum’s permanent collection galleries or in temporary exhibitions primarily drawn from MoMA’s collection, developing their exhibition-building skills and deepening their engagement with MoMA’s extensive works-on-paper holdings.

Throughout their two-year terms, the Fellow will allocate approximately 15% of their individual fellowship time to collaboratively manage and support daily Study Center operations. Working in tandem with a partner fellow, they will closely coordinate with Collection Specialists to ensure efficient and professional service for MoMA staff, students, external researchers, and visiting classes.

Fellows will participate in structured research activities and professional development opportunities organized by the Museum’s Research Programs initiative. These include enrichment sessions designed for fellows across all Museum departments, periodic professional skills training, and conversations with senior Museum staff. Together, these sessions provide fellows with a comprehensive understanding of Museum operations and foster interdisciplinary scholarly collaboration.

The fellow will undertake structured one-year rotations, alternating annually between Acquisitions and Collection Care responsibilities and Internal and External Loans. To ensure thorough and consistent skills development, the fellow will receive comprehensive cataloging training by shadowing Department Catalogers, which they will then apply practically within their core responsibilities as outlined below.

Responsibilities:

Collection Display

• Conduct focused research on exhibition objects, artists, and historical contexts.
• Draft interpretive exhibition texts, labels, and didactics.
• Assist with creating, updating, and finalizing exhibition checklists.
• Manage accurate object information within TMS.
• Secure and track image rights and reproduction permissions.
• Compile and submit rights clearance documentation for publication and display.
• Coordinate logistics related to object handling, installation planning, and condition checking.
• Support correspondence, scheduling, and record-keeping related to exhibitions.
• Assist in developing and organizing related public programs.
• Participate in tours, walkthroughs, and presentations.

Acquisitions and Loans Support

• Attend acquisition-related meetings and assist with documentation and presentations.
• Manage acquisition folders and update TMS records.
• Write artist biographies and addenda.
• Support imaging projects, artist letters, and art shuttle logistics.
• Perform the majority of cataloging for one acquisition meeting.
• Assist OGL viewings, cataloging, and insurance valuation.
• Update loan documentation and installation instructions.
• Support research and documentation for gallery installations.
• Coordinate loans, track documentation, and liaise internally.

Study Center Management

• Scheduling and Communications
• Jointly manage the Study Center email inbox, promptly and professionally scheduling appointments for classes, students, and individual researchers.
• Viewings and Appointments
• Collaboratively coordinate and assist with internal and external viewings as needed.
• Conduct light object retrieval, setup, and careful handling of works on paper before, during, and after each viewing.
• Research and Follow-up
• Work together to efficiently address follow-up research inquiries, such as providing additional information, images, or clarifications requested by visitors or researchers.

Requirements:

B.A. degree required, preferably in art history or another relevant field. Candidates should have an interest in drawings and prints, as well as excellent writing, research, and organizational skills. Attention to detail and a high level of enthusiasm to work with a curatorial team is required. The ability to manage more than one project at a time and to consistently meet deadlines is strongly preferred. An interest in modern and contemporary artists’ books, particularly those that challenge conventional formats through material innovation, is a plus. Knowledge of a foreign language is a plus.

Reports to: Senior curatorial titles as assigned.

Salary Range: The salary for this position is $43,680. The program also offers per annum an additional $5,000 housing allowance.

Start Date: The start date for this position is Monday, September 8, 2025.

Research: The fellowship includes a $2,500 stipend for approved research travel directly related to the project. The independent research project explicitly focuses on a clearly defined single object, a series, or a group of closely related objects, providing depth of scholarly engagement, and mentorship by the Fellow’s supervisor and program manager.

Application instructions

To apply, please visit MoMA Jobs.

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