2027 Asymmetry Curatorial Fellowship at SculptureCenter, New York

About this call

Asymmetry and SculptureCenter offer a two-year, full-time placement for an early-career curator in SculptureCenter's curatorial department in Long Island City, New York, from 9 August 2027 to 9 August 2029, the second iteration of a partnership begun in 2024. Reporting to the Curator, the fellow contributes to all aspects of the In Practice open call programme across the 2027 and 2028 seasons and co-curates several exhibitions in the 2028 season, and supports exhibition research, production and installation, public programmes, writing and editing, publications and audience development. The fellow also joins Asymmetry's cohort of fellows and scholars across its partner museums and universities and is encouraged to develop and present their own research. The role is in person, three days a week in the office. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed online in January 2027 and the recipient is selected in spring 2027.

Who can apply

• Open to applicants of any nationality
• Medium: Curatorial
• Entry fee: See official site
• Open to an early-career curator with knowledge and experience of Chinese and Sinophone cultural ecosystems, contemporary artists and curatorial practices; the position is geared towards a practitioner who identifies to any extent with Chinese and Sinophone cultures and backgrounds. Candidates should have 1 to 3 years of curatorial experience and a demonstrated commitment to developing knowledge of international contemporary art history, experience working directly with living artists, a master's degree or equivalent work experience in art history, cultural studies, curatorial or related fields with emphasis in contemporary art, and excellent verbal communication and writing skills; exhibition work and curatorial writing are in English, and a second language is preferred. Candidates who meet most but not all of the qualifications are encouraged to apply. The role is full-time and in person in New York (three office days a week required, typically two from home), with occasional availability outside usual business hours required. Visa support is available case by case. Apply online in English with the latest two qualifications, two significant projects from the last three years, a CV and a cover letter of up to 500 words (PDF, max. 5 MB each) and three professional referees (no letters needed); shortlisted candidates submit two or three writing samples of up to 1,000 words.