Thanks for sharing, Elysian. Wonderful article! We’ve reshaped our core mission to serve our “hero” the LSU student and High School students and it has manifested in so many incredible programs. We’ve also created an Object Lab outside of storage for sharing selected objects with faculty and students. It’s based on a model we saw at Bowdoin College.

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100% of LSU MOA Exhibitions are supported by Donors like you.?Donate to LSU MOA:?

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Thank you for your support?Annual Exhibition Fund?support?is generously provided by: Louisiana CAT; The Imo N. Brown Memorial Fund in memory of Heidel Brown and Mary Ann Brown; The Alma Lee, H.N. and Cary Saurage Fund;?Charles "Chuck" Edward Schwing; Robert and Linda Bowsher; LSU College of Art + Design; Mr. and Mrs. Sanford A. Arst; and The Newton B. Thomas Family/Newtron Group Fund.?

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The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) offers several grants and scholarships to promote outreach and conservation projects. Applications are currently being accepted in the following categories. Apply by February 15 for consideration in this cycle. If you’re not quite ready now, both programs will have a fall grant deadline of September 15.

: Supports projects in glazing applications for preservation and exhibition of museum and library collections. Awards include up to $3,000 plus a?donation of Optium Museum Acrylic^??or UltraVue^??Laminated Glass.

: Supports up to $1,000 for outreach projects that may include helping small institutions with conservation needs or raising public awareness of conservation through lectures or other events.

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Louise C. Herreshoff Curatorial Fellow in American Art

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Pay: $62,000

Duration: 2 years, with the possibility of a third-year renewal.

Location: Art Museums and Galleries at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

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The W&L Art Museum and Galleries (AMG) invites applications for the inaugural Louise C. Herreshoff Curatorial Fellowship for American Art. This two-year fellowship, with the possibility of a third-year renewal, is designed to support emerging curators and scholars of American art while advancing the museum’s purpose, scholarship, and national impact.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Curatorial Affairs (ADCA), the curatorial fellow will support scholarly research on AMG's permanent collection of American art. The selected fellow will collaborate with the Collection and Curatorial team, along with members of the Washington and Lee campus community.

The Fellow is an integral member of the museum's staff whose work serves the museum's mission. The fellow will develop practical skills in all four areas of curatorial practice: research, installation and exhibition development, collections management and planning, and public engagement. The fellow will also participate fully in the intellectual life of the campus community.

In the first year, the fellow will contribute to curatorial, exhibition, and publication initiatives connected to the 150th anniversary exhibition in 2026 of American artist Louise C. Herreshoff Eaton Reeve's life and birth. In the second year, the fellow will have the opportunity to propose an exhibition that draws from the American Art collection. The curatorial fellow must be in residence at the W&L Art Museum and Galleries in Lexington, Virginia, during the fellowship period.

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Essential Functions:

• Contribute to knowledge about the collections and increase access to the collections through deep research and cataloging, including interdisciplinary interpretation and provenance research.
• Research artists and artworks in the permanent collection, rectify outdated or inaccurate records, and write interpretive texts.
• Mine the permanent collection for curatorial inspirations.
• Assist the ADCA with formulating plans for continuing to grow and shape the American art collection.
• In concert with Collection staff, assist with expanding physical and digital access to the art collection, establish priorities for storage and display, and work with contracted specialists to identify conservation needs and treatment.
• Supervise interns and students.
• Support the University’s teaching needs by facilitating direct engagement with the?American art collection, including teaching or co-teaching courses, conducting gallery-based class visits, or leading object study?sessions.
• Develop and contribute to public and campus-based programs, lectures, and other special events, including programs for and with students and faculty, with particular attention to expanding and diversifying Museum audiences.
• Represent the Museum and contribute to the field through participation in conferences, public lectures, publications, and institutional and scholarly partnerships.
• Inspire researchers, scholars, and students beyond the southeast to engage with the Museum’s collections, exhibitions, events, and other activities.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in art history or other allied interdisciplinary humanities such as American Studies, Gender Studies, or African American Studies. Candidates with a doctoral degree must have been officially conferred within seven years of the start date of the fellowship.
• Knowledge of museum ethics and the legal regulations governing collecting.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in a curatorial career.
• Commitment to fostering the appreciation of works of art in a museum context.
• Demonstrated strength working collaboratively and in an innovative manner.

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Application Instructions:?

. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.? Please upload a resume and cover letter in your application. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references.

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Education and Public Programs Specialist

Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State?

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The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State is seeking an Education and Public Programs Specialist to create, develop, deliver, manage, and evaluate a portfolio of dynamic, participatory educational experiences for diverse museum audiences of all ages. These museum programs include family/community programs, workshops, studio sessions, summer camps, tours, volunteer programs, and in-gallery activities and demonstrations that enhance exhibitions, showcase museum collections and research, and foster connections with the community. As part of an energetic team of museum educators, this position collaborates with all museum departments and develops relationships with university units and community organizations to determine program needs and develop assessment and evaluation methods.

The College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State is working to establish a culture of anti-racism and anti-oppression that embraces individual identities, fosters a culture of inclusion, and promotes equity through curricula, values, standards, ideals, policies, and practices. The ideal candidate will provide evidence of their experience with, and interest in, contributing to these goals.

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Responsibilities include:

• Develop, manage, deliver, and evaluate educational programs to engage a wide range of visitors, accommodating different needs, interests, and backgrounds; programs include family/community days, workshops, studio sessions, summer camps, tours, volunteer programs, and in-gallery activities and demonstrations.
• Develop program materials including printed guides, activities, web-based content, and presentations
• Provide regular training, support and day-to-day assistance for part-time, volunteer, and student staff assigned to programs.
• Identify and recruit instructional program personnel for specialized programs such as art instruction classes and kids’ summer camps
• Develop and implement marketing plans for public programs and tours
• Analyze, assess, and track program outcomes
• Contribute to developing department budgets; plan and manage program expenditures within allocated budgets; establish program plans to meet income goals/projections
• Utilize program tracking systems; generate and prepare reports; gather and analyze program data; make informed recommendations for future planning
• Review and maintain program compliance with Penn State policies and procedures
• Cultivate, develop, and maintain relationships with university and community organizations
• Develop program proposals and administer contracts/agreements and grants

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Qualifications/Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Expertise in the arts, education, or community-service related field is preferred.?
• Experience with the visual arts, including art interpretation and research.
• Successful completion of a background check at the level to meet Penn State requirements for authorized adults.
• Highly organized with strong time management and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships and working in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office365 products and digital images.
• Ability to handle furniture set-up and movement of supplies for a variety of programs. Setting up and taking down on-site program events is essential to the role.
• Required to work evenings and weekends as needed for program delivery.

This is a non-exempt position and will be filled at the Professional level.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.?

Evidence of equitable considerations, awareness, and practice regarding inclusive practices in educating diverse student bodies and working with a diverse faculty, staff, or work populations to cultivate a culture that supports success and enables all members of a community to thrive.

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Application Procedures:

To be considered for this position, submit a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, address how equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging relate to your professional experience.

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The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State is the largest art museum collection between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and the most significant academic art museum in the state of Pennsylvania. A key element of Penn State’s land-grant mission of teaching, research, and public service, the Museum is a vital and accessible cultural resource for Penn State’s students, faculty, and scholars, as well as for all visitors to and from the Centre region, the Commonwealth, and beyond. Through its world-class collection, exhibitions, programs, and outreach, the Museum is a welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant forum for authentic arts experiences and cultivates meaningful dialogue about today’s most potent ideas and pressing concerns. The free-admission Museum celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022 and opened its doors to the new state-of-art building located at The Arboretum at Penn State on June 1, 2024.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is:

$46,400.00 - $67,300.00

- Additional information on Penn State's salary structure

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CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.?

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EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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Dear AAMG colleagues,

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We are hiring a postdoctoral fellow in Academic Affairs at the Yale University Art Gallery. Please share the attached flyer with anyone you think might be interested in applying. Position details below.

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Sydney Skelton Simon, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)

Bradley Associate Curator of Academic Affairs

Yale University Art Gallery

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Cullman-Payson Fellow in Academic Affairs and Outreach, Yale University Art Gallery

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The Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman–Joan Whitney Payson Fellowship is a full-time, one-year fellowship, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, intended for an emerging professional with a PhD who is considering a career in museum education or academic engagement. Reporting to the Bradley Associate Curator of Academic Affairs and working closely with colleagues and collaborators across and beyond Yale University, the fellow will gain broad, hands-on experience in interactive and interdisciplinary teaching with objects; university-level outreach and curricular programs; and the execution and evaluation of educational offerings for diverse audiences.

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The focus of this fellowship is university-level curricular engagement at the Yale University Art Gallery. Class visits to the Gallery are conducive to teaching that engages students’ multiple intelligences and can train them to be analytical observers, agile thinkers, and empathetic individuals. The fellow will participate in the rigorous Wurtele Gallery Teacher training program and learn from museum educators about art-based pedagogies and the Gallery’s global collections. A key project of the fellowship will be to help develop pedagogy workshops and innovative teaching resources for faculty, postdocs, and graduate students.

Emerging scholars with a doctorate in art history, visual studies, archaeology, anthropology, education, or a related academic field, as well as a strong interest in interdisciplinary approaches to teaching with collections, are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups in the field of museum education.

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At least one year of experience teaching with objects in a museum setting is required. Residence in the greater New Haven area for the term of the fellowship is required. The fellow is expected to work on-site at the Gallery five days per week. Some evening and weekend work is required. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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The successful candidate will have excellent communication, interpersonal, research, and writing skills; a demonstrated ability to communicate with museum staff, faculty, students, and the public in a knowledgeable and professional manner; an interest in connecting with diverse audiences; an ability to take initiative and anticipate actions needed; and a commitment to inclusive teaching practices. Experience developing and leading pedagogy workshops would be especially welcome.

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Applicants must submit a CV with the names and contact information of three references and a cover letter that addresses the candidate’s interest in the fellowship.

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Submit applications (in PDF format) to: Sydney Skelton Simon, the Bradley Associate Curator of Academic Affairs, sydney.simon@....

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Application deadline: March 9, 2025

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Expected start date: August 1, 2025

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Salary: $68,000; a competitive benefits package, including health insurance. For more details, see . In addition, the Gallery offers a professional development and conference travel stipend of up to $2,000 per year and up to $1,000 reimbursement for relocation costs.

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This position is generously endowed by the Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Fund for Education and the Joan Whitney Payson (1903–1975) Fund.

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Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

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Hi LouAnne,

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May I also recommend JotForm? It is inexpensive and allows you to upload large files. You can download the information from it very easily.

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Good Luck,

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Lisa Costello

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Hi LouAnne-

We did a student exhibition with photography that was a little different than this might be. We had a Google submission form. People uploaded digital images and written content. We then were responsible for the printing and layout of the image with the content. There were image size requirements that most people followed (and would count requirements for the written content). For the handful that didn’t, we reached out and got better versions. It was pretty fun and a nice way to engage with the community. There was no liability for people’s actual objects since the print outs were essentially ephemera.

-Katy

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At a different museum, I used for submissions - you could set it to be free entries for participants.

I highly recommend them, if it fits into your budget. They were always very responsive and quick to help/troubleshoot any issues. If you do the same call for entry multiple years, you can also copy over the previous application so you don’t have to write it from scratch. I used it for several years, and it was easy for participants to use as well. The juror was able to look at all images/videos online and submit their scores to you over the platform.

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