2027 Asymmetry Curatorial Fellowship – SculptureCenter, New York
Location: Long Island City, New York, USA
Open to: Early-career curators with 1–3 years of curatorial experience and knowledge of Chinese and Sinophone cultural ecosystems, contemporary artists, and curatorial practices. Applicants should have experience working directly with living artists, developing exhibitions, and drafting content. A master's degree or equivalent work experience in Art History, Cultural Studies, Curatorial Studies, or a relevant field is required.
Application Fee: Not specified.
What's Provided:
Full-time, paid, 24-month fellowship.
Annual salary of $55,000 for the first year and $60,000 for the second year.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
Opportunity to gain experience in exhibition planning, research, organisation, production, and installation.
Opportunities to contribute to public programmes, publications, curatorial research, and exhibition development.
Opportunity to develop and present independent research through presentations, exhibitionary and discursive projects, publishing, and collaborative initiatives.
Visa support available on a case-by-case basis.
What the Applicant Must Cover: Not specified.
Duration: August 9, 2027 – August 9, 2029 (24 months).
Deadline: December 6, 2026.
Additional Notes:
The position is based at SculptureCenter in Long Island City, New York.
The role is in person, with three required office days per week and typically two work-from-home days, depending on on-site activities and duties.
Exhibition work and curatorial writing are conducted in English. Knowledge of a second language is preferred.
Occasional availability outside usual business hours is required for public programmes and special events.
Applications must be submitted in English.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide two or three writing samples of 1,000 words or less.
