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Summary
The Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) Marie Zimmermann Fellowship offers hands-on curatorial learning and work experience across collection assessment, development, exhibition planning and programming, and publication. This is a full-time grant-funded position, with salary and benefits for 24 months.
Under the direction and mentorship of the Demmer Curator of 20th and 21st Century Design, the Marie Zimmermann Fellow will participate in the planning and execution of two major initiatives that will advance MAM’s American decorative and design programs: (1) The Jody and Dick Goisman Collection Project – a comprehensive undertaking involving assessment, exhibition, and catalogue publication centered on a promised gift of modern design; and (2) American Decorative Arts Collection Assessment and Gallery Reinstallation – a research-focused project to evaluate the museum’s holdings and support future gallery planning
Key Details
- Duration: 24 months (full-time)
- Reports To: Demmer Curator of 20th- and 21st-Century Design
Deadline: ASAP (Posted March 27, 2026)
Eligibility
- Recent graduate from an M.A. or PhD program, Art History, Museum Studies, American Studies, or related field.
- Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
- Interest in American decorative arts, design history, and curatorial practice.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
- Prior museum or archival experience is a plus but not required.
Compensation
$40,000 per year
About
The Milwaukee Art Museum connects people with art, each other, and the world. From its roots in Milwaukee’s first art gallery in 1888, the Museum has grown to be Wisconsin’s largest art institution. Located on a 24-acre lakeside campus in downtown Milwaukee, it is a vital cultural resource and icon for the city.
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