AHL – Chun Family Foundation Curatorial Fellowship 2021

Application Guidelines

Overview

AHL Foundation is pleased to announce the open call for the 2021 AHL – Chun Family Foundation Curatorial Fellowship. The year-long AHL–Chun Family Foundation Curatorial Fellowship provides a $3,000 stipend and hands-on curatorial experiences to an emerging curator of Korean heritage. The Curatorial Fellow will be provided with the opportunity to assist with AHL Foundation’s exhibition programs, including the opportunity to curate their own exhibition during the fellowship period. An ideal candidate would be an aspiring curator in a Masters or Ph.D. program in an art related field with an emphasis on contemporary art. The Fellowship supports AHL’s goal to encourage curatorial research and greater diversity within the curatorial field.

Please read the application guidelines carefully before starting your online application. We recommend having all your information ready to input and upload before starting the online application since applicants must complete the application in one sitting.

**Fellowship recipient must attend the Benefit Gala & Awards Ceremony to receive the award**

** The selected curatorial fellow will need to submit a short essay on a topic TBD. 

  • Application Deadline: April 30, 2021
  • Notification of Result: July 30, 2021

Eligibility

  • Must be of Korean heritage.
  • Must be matriculated in an MFA Degree program or have worked as a professional curator for at least one year.
  • Must be able to commit to a one-year fellowship appointment starting September 2021.
  • Must have authorized working status in the United States.

Awards

  • $3,000 stipend
  • Opportunity to curate exhibitions in New York City 
  • 1-year fellowship at AHL Foundation

Application Requirements

  • Cover letter stating interest in the fellowship position
  • Full curriculum vitae of education, professional experience, honors, awards, and publications
  • One writing sample (in English) 
  • Contact information for two references
  • Confirmation Letter of Academic Status (candidacy or degree conferred)