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Rauschenberg: The 1/4 Mile
Exhibition
| 2018
One of the most pioneering artists of the last century, Robert Rauschenberg (192…
Merce Cunningham, Clouds and Screens
Exhibition
| 2018
During his prolific 60-year career, choreographer Merce Cunningham (1919–2009) r…
West of Modernism
Exhibition
| 2018
The late 20th century was a transformational period for graphic design. Question…
Rauschenberg: In and About L.A.
Exhibition
| 2018
One of the most pioneering artists of the last century, Robert Rauschenberg (192…
Shahn, Mooney
Exhibition
| 2018
This exhibition celebrates one of Ben Shahn’s significant early social commentar…
Fantasies and Fairy Tales
Exhibition
| 2018
Fantasies and Fairy Tales explores the role of fantasy and the recurrence of pop…
Hidden Narratives
Exhibition
| 2018
Hidden Narratives brings together a selection of recent acquisitions from LACMA’…
On-Site: Vincent Price Art Museum
Exhibition
| 2018
In conjunction with On-Site: Neighborhood Partnerships with the Los Angeles Coun…
To Rome and Back
Exhibition
| 2018
Over the course of its 2,000-year history, Rome has been alternatively held as t…
The Jeweled Isle
Exhibition
| 2018
The first comprehensive survey of Sri Lankan art organized by an American museum…
Eleanor Antin
Exhibition
| 2019
Eleanor Antin (b. 1935) is one of the most important artists of her generation a…
3D: Double Vision
Publication
| 2018
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Metropolis II
Exhibition
| 2010
Chris Burden's Metropolis II is an intense kinetic sculpture, modeled after a fa…
Flora
Exhibition
| 2019
Teresa Hubbard / Alexander Birchler’s Flora is based on their discoveries about…
Life Model
Exhibition
| 2019
Presented at the original Otis Art Institute campus where Charles White was the…
Charles White: A Retrospective
Exhibition
| 2019
The first major 21st-century museum retrospective on this famed mid-century arti…
The Allure of Matter
Exhibition
| 2019
Since the 1980s, Chinese contemporary artists have cultivated intimate relations…
Isaac Julien: Playtime
Exhibition
| 2019
Isaac Julien CBE (b. 1960, London) is an artist and filmmaker whose multi-channe…
Frank Stella
Exhibition
| 2019
Frank Stella (b. 1936) has been one of the most pivotal figures in the developme…
Betye Saar: Call and Response
Exhibition
| 2019
Betye Saar (b. 1926, Los Angeles) is one of the most talented artists of her gen…
Julie Mehretu
Exhibition
| 2019
Co-organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and The Whitney Museum of A…
Beyond Line: The Art of Korean Writing
Exhibition
| 2019
Beyond Line: The Art of Korean Writing will be the first exhibition held outside…
Mary Corse: A Survey in Light
Exhibition
| 2019
Mary Corse’s first solo museum survey is a long overdue examination of this sing…
Do Ho Suh: 348 West 22nd Street
Exhibition
| 2019
Do Ho Suh’s works elicit a physical manifestation of memory, exploring ideas of…
Michael Govan with LEAP Fellows

Fellowships

Fellowships at LACMA support the development and training of future museum leaders. The diversification of our programming, collection, audience, staff, and leadership is a major priority for the museum. Through ladder programs for museum leadership roles, LACMA is dedicated to fostering inclusive cultures that reflect the communities we serve.  
 

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Fellowships at LACMA support the development and training of future museum leaders. The diversification of our programming, collection, audience, staff, and leadership is a major priority for the museum. Through ladder programs for museum leadership roles, LACMA is dedicated to fostering inclusive cultures that reflect the communities we serve.  
 


Mellon Fellowship
LEAP

Mellon Summer Academy and Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship Program

Program Overview

The Andrew W. Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship Program provides specialized training in the curatorial field to students across the United States from historically underrepresented groups in the curatorial field who support the goal of promoting inclusive, pluralistic museums. The fellowship seeks to make a critical impact on American art museums by developing gifted curators who are committed to engaging the full spectrum of museum audiences. The Program occurs at six partnering institutions: the Art Institute of Chicago; the High Museum of Art, Atlanta; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; the Museum of Fine Arts Houston; the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City; and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This initiative is generously supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

How To Apply

The program is organized around two components: the Mellon Summer Academy, and the Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship. Students must first apply to a Summer Academy. Summer Academies are one-week immersion programs designed to provide a rich experience in the museum environment and expose participants to career options related to art and art history. Each Summer Academy includes workshops, tours, field trips and networking events with museum professionals. Fifteen students will be selected to participate in each Summer Academy offered in 2019 and 2020. Upon the completion of each Summer Academy, students submit supplemental information for fellowship consideration. Two participants will be awarded multi-year fellowships at the museum.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups in the curatorial field who support the goal of promoting inclusive, pluralistic museums are encouraged to apply. Students must be currently enrolled at a university, college or community college, and, if selected, able to commit to two years in the program prior to graduating. Applicants should express an interest in art, art history, or the museum field. In addition to having a strong academic record, a candidate should be able to demonstrate, through areas of study, extracurricular activities, or other experiences, how they will contribute to the program.

Please direct questions to @email.

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Mellon Summer Academy and Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship Program

Program Overview

The Andrew W. Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship Program provides specialized training in the curatorial field to students across the United States from historically underrepresented groups in the curatorial field who support the goal of promoting inclusive, pluralistic museums. The fellowship seeks to make a critical impact on American art museums by developing gifted curators who are committed to engaging the full spectrum of museum audiences. The Program occurs at six partnering institutions: the Art Institute of Chicago; the High Museum of Art, Atlanta; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; the Museum of Fine Arts Houston; the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City; and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This initiative is generously supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

How To Apply

The program is organized around two components: the Mellon Summer Academy, and the Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship. Students must first apply to a Summer Academy. Summer Academies are one-week immersion programs designed to provide a rich experience in the museum environment and expose participants to career options related to art and art history. Each Summer Academy includes workshops, tours, field trips and networking events with museum professionals. Fifteen students will be selected to participate in each Summer Academy offered in 2019 and 2020. Upon the completion of each Summer Academy, students submit supplemental information for fellowship consideration. Two participants will be awarded multi-year fellowships at the museum.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups in the curatorial field who support the goal of promoting inclusive, pluralistic museums are encouraged to apply. Students must be currently enrolled at a university, college or community college, and, if selected, able to commit to two years in the program prior to graduating. Applicants should express an interest in art, art history, or the museum field. In addition to having a strong academic record, a candidate should be able to demonstrate, through areas of study, extracurricular activities, or other experiences, how they will contribute to the program.

Please direct questions to @email.


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Unframed Blog Posts

Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship Program Continues
Nov 29, 2017

LACMA is thrilled to announce that the Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship Program will continue at LACMA, the Art Institute of Chicago, High Museum of Art, Museum of Fine A...

Students Co-Curate “Pop-Up” Exhibition at LACMA
Jul 5, 2016

LACMA recently hosted its third Andrew W. Mellon Summer Academy, a one-week, behind-the-scenes introduction to the curatorial process in a large art museum. The project is a compon...

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LACMA Emerging Art Professionals (LEAP) Fellowships 

Program Overview

The LACMA Emerging Art Professionals (LEAP) Fellowship provides specialized training in museum leadership roles. The fellowship aims to enrich the diversity of the museum field by exposing recent college graduates from historically underrepresented groups in museum leadership to a variety of experiences at LACMA. The two LEAP Fellows will have the opportunity to work either with the Director or the Head of Curatorial and Planning. The fellowship will also include projects in multiple museum departments, such as Communications, Conservation, Curatorial, Development, Education, Exhibition Design, Finance, Marketing, and Registration. The LEAP Fellowship is a paid (with benefits and a travel allowance), one-year commitment, with the possibility of a renewable second year. This opportunity is made possible, in part, through the Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative, funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation. 

Eligibility

The program is intended specifically for recent undergraduates from historically underrepresented groups in museum leadership. Candidates should have earned a baccalaureate degree within the past two years, preferably with a concentration in art, art history, visual culture or a museum-related field. In addition to having a strong academic record, candidates should be able to demonstrate mastery in managing multiple projects at once, with attention to detail, adaptability, and professionalism.
Please direct questions to @email
 

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LACMA Emerging Art Professionals (LEAP) Fellowships 

Program Overview

The LACMA Emerging Art Professionals (LEAP) Fellowship provides specialized training in museum leadership roles. The fellowship aims to enrich the diversity of the museum field by exposing recent college graduates from historically underrepresented groups in museum leadership to a variety of experiences at LACMA. The two LEAP Fellows will have the opportunity to work either with the Director or the Head of Curatorial and Planning. The fellowship will also include projects in multiple museum departments, such as Communications, Conservation, Curatorial, Development, Education, Exhibition Design, Finance, Marketing, and Registration. The LEAP Fellowship is a paid (with benefits and a travel allowance), one-year commitment, with the possibility of a renewable second year. This opportunity is made possible, in part, through the Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative, funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation. 

Eligibility

The program is intended specifically for recent undergraduates from historically underrepresented groups in museum leadership. Candidates should have earned a baccalaureate degree within the past two years, preferably with a concentration in art, art history, visual culture or a museum-related field. In addition to having a strong academic record, candidates should be able to demonstrate mastery in managing multiple projects at once, with attention to detail, adaptability, and professionalism.
Please direct questions to @email
 


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