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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: The Cole Fellowship – 2011
Description:
The Thomas Cole National Historic Site (TCNHS) is now accepting
applications for fellows to participate in the research and
interpretation of the home and studio of Thomas Cole (1801-1848),
founder of the first major art movement in the United States, now
known as the Hudson River School of landscape painting. The site
consists of Thomas Cole’s 1815 Federal-era brick home, his 1839
studio, and other historic structures on five landscaped acres with
magnificent views of the Catskill Mountains. Each Cole Fellow is
primarily engaged in interpreting the historic site for visitors, and
also works closely with the Director, Education & Programs Coordinator
and Visitor Center Manager to conduct primary research related to the
interpretation of the site, update and maintain collection curatorial
files, and create a significant paper or project based on her/his work
at the historic site. Fellows participate in a variety of department
and inter-departmental meetings and learn the structural and strategic
decisions at play in a historic house museum. Specific
responsibilities for 2011 Cole Fellows will include leading tours,
conducting visitor interviews, researching collection objects, and
assisting with special events. A highlight of the Cole Fellowship
program is the opportunity for behind-the scenes engagement with
leading professionals at other institutions such as the Guggenheim
Museum, Lindenwald, Olana, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the sites
of Historic New England, the museums of Cooperstown, and others. TCHNS
actively engages in a career development program with museum
professionals in a variety of fields to prepare Fellows for their
career goals. Housing at the historic site is provided free of rent,
and in addition, Fellows are paid a stipend of $500 for the season to
cover miscellaneous expenses. Fellows are responsible for utilities,
food, and other living expenses. The Fellowship runs from June 1
through November 1, and participation for the entire five months is
required.
Qualifications:
The TCNHS seeks graduating college seniors, recently graduated college
students or graduate students, or current graduate students with
specific interests in history, art history, material culture, museum
studies and/or museum education, with career goals to work within
these fields and network among future colleagues. Applicants should be
self-motivated leaders and have strong organizational abilities.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume, and writing
sample to Thomas Cole National Historic Site, PO Box 426, Catskill, NY
12414 by February 15, 2011. For further information, contact Melissa
Gavilanes at 518-943-7465, ext. 5 or at [log in to unmask] For
general information about Thomas Cole National Historic Site, upcoming
programming and exhibitions, and future events, please visit
www.thomascole.org.
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