Summary

The Petrie Institute of Western American Art Curatorial Fellow will have access to curatorial experiences, opportunities, and mentorship directly relevant to a career as a museum curator specializing in western American and American art. You will participate in a two-year fellowship, with an option for a third year, gaining hands-on experience in a large world art museum alongside seasoned curators. You will receive mentoring supervision and collaborate professionally with the director/curator of the Petrie Institute of Western American Art, an interpretive specialist, and many other team members throughout the museum. Through incremental incorporation into departmental and museum-wide initiatives, you will gain deep, practical experience applicable to the field.

Key Details

• Term: Two years, with an option for a third year
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Reports To: Director/Curator of Petrie Institute of Western American Art (Jennifer R. Henneman)

Deadline: June 4, 2026

Eligibility

• M.A./M.F.A. required (minimum) in a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional work experience in a museum or research/educational institution; exhibition or gallery experience and publications highly desirable.
• Experience in publication editing and/or conference organizing.
• A clear commitment and passion for museums and a museum profession.
• Demonstrated knowledge of western American and/or American art from the 19^th century to the present.
• Knowledge of current trends and theories in American art history, museum studies, and provenance research.
• Sound work habits and organization, personal initiative, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work in a dynamic museum environment.
• A love of objects, an aptitude for curatorial work, and evidence of scholarly promise.
• A strong network of professional colleagues, collectors, dealers, and artists.
• An excellent command of spoken and written English and can generate content in English for broad audiences.
• French, Spanish, or other language comprehension.

Compensation

$53,000 – $66,200 per year, paid on an hourly basis, based on experience.

About

Founded in 1893, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) is an educational, nonprofit resource that sparks creative thinking and expression through transformative experiences with art. A premier cultural institution in the Rocky Mountain region, the Denver Art Museum holds collections from around the world and across time.

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