Alexis Gregory Fellowship for European Decorative Arts, 2026–27

The Frick Collection • New York, NY

5d • $57,500

About The Position

The Frick Collection is pleased to announce the availability of a one-year fellowship for an outstanding candidate holding a master’s degree or pursuing a Ph.D. in art history who wishes to pursue a curatorial career in an art museum, particularly in the field of decorative arts. The Alexis Gregory Fellowship for European Decorative Arts offers invaluable curatorial training and provides the scholarly and financial resources required for completing a doctoral dissertation (if applicable). Internationally renowned for its exceptional collection of western European art from the early Renaissance through the end of the nineteenth century, The Frick Collection—complemented by the significant resources of the Frick Art Research Library—offers a unique opportunity for object-based research. The fellowship is best suited to a student working on a dissertation that pertains to decorative arts.
The Alexis Gregory Fellow for European Decorative Arts will have opportunities to work with members of the Frick’s Curatorial Department on research for permanent collection displays and special exhibitions. The fellow will engage in various duties including, but not limited to, supporting projects managed by the Associate Curator of Decorative Arts, conducting research for exhibitions, writing texts for Frick publications, conducting tours and gallery talks, contributing to educational programming, and assisting with daily administrative tasks. The fellow will have access to the collections and library, as well as introductions to New York City museums and libraries. Frick curators and conservation staff in the Sherman Fairchild Center for Art Conservation will be available for consultation on the dissertation (if applicable). The fellow is considered a full-time, temporary, exempt employee for the duration of the one-year fellowship. The term is expected to begin in September 2026 and conclude in August 2027.

Requirements

• Applicants should hold a master’s degree or be pursuing a Ph.D. in art history.
• They should have excellent academic credentials and be interested in pursuing a museum career.
• Their fields of expertise should focus on European decorative arts from the thirteenth through early twentieth centuries and should be connected to a subject represented in the Frick’s permanent collection.
• A cover letter explaining the applicant's interest in the fellowship. The letter should include a home address, phone number, and email address.
• An abstract, not to exceed three typed pages double-spaced, describing the applicant's area of research.
• A complete curriculum vitae of education, employment, honors, awards, and publications. Please include anticipated date of completion for Ph.D. program, if applicable.
• A copy of a published paper or a writing sample in English or French, no more than fifty pages in length.
• Three letters of recommendation (academic and professional). PDFs of signed letters on university or business stationary are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting projects managed by the Associate Curator of Decorative Arts
• Conducting research for exhibitions
• Writing texts for Frick publications
• Conducting tours and gallery talks
• Contributing to educational programming
• Assisting with daily administrative tasks

Benefits

• Paid Holidays : All full-time employees are eligible for 14 paid holidays (all federal holidays including Juneteenth, and Election Day), including four floating holidays; two may be used in the first half of the calendar year, two may be used in the second half of the calendar year.
• Sick and Vacation Time : Eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick and 15 vacation days their first year of employment. In subsequent years, eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick days and 25 vacation days per year.
• Family Leave : We provide all eligible employees with paid bereavement leave and paid family leave, and we adhere to federal family leave laws.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance : All eligible full-time employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in employer-sponsored benefit plans. Employees contribute to the cost of health insurance based on income level and type of coverage selected.
• Retirement : The Frick supports all employees in planning for retirement. The Frick provides all eligible employees with a defined benefit pension plan, the value of which is equivalent to an additional 12% in compensation. Employees may also choose to make additional contributions to the Frick's Tax Deferred Savings Plan (403(b)).
• Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance : The Frick covers the entire cost of these benefits for all eligible full-time employees. The life insurance benefit is up to three times the employee’s annual
• Wellness Programs : The Frick offers an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships, and a discount on bike helmets.
• Meal Discount : When employees are working on-site, they may access a discount on food pickup or delivery through Seamless/Grubhub.
• Additional Benefits: The Frick also offers eligible employees additional benefits including transit discounts and flexible spending accounts for medical expenses, dependent care, and commuting costs. All employees may access a discount on Museum Shop purchases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees