Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Curatorial Fellowship

Hands-on curatorial fellowship organizing contemporary gallery exhibitions, writing critical catalog essays, and coordinating public artist lectures.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled graduate or upper-level BFA student with min. 3.2 GPA
English language proficiency: English fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Curatorial exhibition proposal and critical essay
Recommendation letters: Art history faculty letter

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $5,000 curatorial research grant plus exhibition budget at the ICA at MECA&D
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: $0

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Maine College of Art & Design documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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