Summary

The Preservation Society of Newport County invites applications for the Curatorial Fellowship, a position designed to support the PSNC’s upcoming 2027 exhibition Ship of Dreams: The RMS Titanic and Newport and other curatorial initiatives across its historic properties. This fellowship offers an emerging museum professional the opportunity to contribute to exhibition development, collections research, and interpretive planning within one of the nation’s most distinguished historic preservation organizations.

Key Details

The fellowship term is September 14, 2026, to August 15, 2027.

Deadline: ASAP (Rolling; Posted January 8, 2026)

Eligibility

Required

• Candidate must have an MA in Art History, History, American Studies, Historic Preservation, Material Culture, or a related field. The degree should have been conferred within five years from the start of the fellowship.
• Doctoral candidates conducting dissertation research will also be considered for Fellowships

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• PhD preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in curatorial research, exhibition development, or object-based study preferred.
• Dedication to exploring and promoting paths to understanding the social histories and collections of the PSNC.

Compensation

$40,000 salary, access to research and travel budget, and housing at no cost in the Berwind-Stautberg Scholars Center.

About

The Preservation Society of Newport County protects, preserves, and presents a remarkable collection of eleven historic house museums spanning the history of Newport from the Colonial period through the Gilded Age.

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