Summary

The Curatorial Fellow in Latin American Art is a new three-year fellowship (with potential for extension) at the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block (TMA) designed to support original research, curatorial practice, and community engagement related to Latin American art. The fellowship is intentionally broad in scope and welcomes applicants whose work engages Latin American art through a range of disciplines, geographies, time periods, and methodologies, including but not limited to art history, visual culture, Latin American studies, Indigenous studies, Latinx studies, art of the Ancient Americas, colonial art in the Americas, and contemporary curatorial practice

Key Details

• STATUS: Three-year, Full-time Salaried, Exempt. Monday through Friday; hours may vary to include special events and activities in the evenings and on weekends related to this position.
• REPORTS TO: Chief of Curatorial and Convergent Practice

Deadline: ASAP (Posted March 19, 2026)

Eligibility

• MA, doctoral-level coursework or PhD in art history or the equivalent in a related field, and prior museum-related work desired but not required.
• Considerable knowledge of Latin American art and/or its diasporas, across any time period or medium.
• Fluency or professional proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or other subject-relevant language strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with best practices and approaches to provenance research where applicable to subject specialization.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, with capacity to communicate research to both scholarly and public audiences.
• Strong interest in collaborative, community-engaged, and interdisciplinary curatorial practices.
• Ability to conduct research on subjects related to the Museum’s collections and temporary exhibitions.
• Strong interest in researching and writing grant proposals and cases for support for exhibitions, publications, and other related museum areas.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines, strategically navigate competing priorities, and manage long-term and short-term projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to manage complex situations with agility, flexibility, and professional courtesy and discretion.
• Proven ability to work effectively independently, in a team environment, and collaborating across organizational structures; dedicated to fostering a workplace of belonging.

Compensation

$50,000 – $60,000 annual salary

About

Located in downtown Tucson, the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block connects art to life through meaningful and engaging experiences that inspire discovery, spark creativity, and promote cultural understanding.

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