The David W. and Mary S. Benfer Curatorial Research Fellow, a 9 to 12-month visiting A&P appointment, will report to the Chief Curator.
A full-time member of The Ringling's Curatorial staff, the fellow will assist the Chief Curator with the research, documentation, interpretation, and display of works in The Ringling's pre-1900 collection of European and American painting, sculpture, and works on paper.
Provides research support for curatorial work relating to The Ringling's permanent collections of pre-1900 European and American painting, sculpture and works on paper, including the ongoing, multi-year project to reinstall the original 21 permanent collection galleries of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and upcoming exhibitions, programs, and publications.
Provides research and general support for day-to-day curatorial work relating to the permanent collections of pre-1900 European and American painting, sculpture and works on paper. Under the guidance of the Chief Curator, assists in documenting these permanent collections and in responding to inquiries relating to them. Assists in evaluating requests for loans of work from the permanent collection, artworks for potential acquisition, and substitutions of artwork in galleries. May assist with grant proposal preparation and grant applications. Provides general curatorial research and planning support for projects involving the permanent collections.
May lead gallery talks and/or give lectures about curatorial work and research findings. May pursue publishing opportunities related to their work. Participates in special projects and other duties that support museum operations as assigned.
