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The museum strives to create a fulfilling workplace founded on the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access. Learn more about our values, competitive benefits package, and current opportunities.
Opportunities at the Museum
Employment
Our museum thrives because of our talented, purpose-driven team. Join an inclusive community of creative staff, interns, volunteers, and fellows dedicated to exposing diverse audiences to the enchanting world of art.
Internships
Our internships provide invaluable knowledge and experience for individuals pursuing careers in the museum and art fields.
Fellowships
Our fellowship programs support the professional development and early careers for diverse scholars. Hone your skills while working in our museum.
Our Values
Our values serve as the cornerstone for our actions, behaviors, and decisions, and we strive to attract and engage staff members who embody these beliefs. By ensuring equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process, the museum has created a dynamic and diverse team driven by a united mission.
Open: We welcome everyone, opening eyes and minds to the expressive power of the arts.
Connected: We sustain and strengthen the communities we serve, bringing together diverse audiences.
Vital: We bring the arts to life, engaging visitors from Philadelphia and around the world.
Provocative: We believe the arts can change the way we understand ourselves and how we see the world.
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Staff Stories
Kathleen Foster
The Robert L. McNeil, Jr., Senior Curator of American Art and Director, Center for American Art
What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part is installation. It’s the most complicated and the most challenging part, of course, but most curators agree that it is also the most fun. For the watercolor exhibition, it was great to have all this beautiful art arrive and then work with our fabulous staff—art handlers, designers, conservators, registrars—to make my vision real. The process includes a lot of interaction, and my ideas are often shaped by these extraordinarily smart people. For example, it was Jamie Montgomery’s idea to print the introductory signage on actual watercolor paper. People have commented that they like being able to see the surface of the paper. It’s cool ideas like this that make our exhibition projects special.