Arts Researcher, McDermott Award in the

2 weeks ago

Remote, Oregon, United States Arts at MIT Full time $25,000 - $30,000 per year

MIT's Office of the Arts seeks a detail-oriented researcher with a background in contemporary art to support the nominee evaluation process for the 2027 Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT. This short-term position will conduct independent research on a provided list of nominated artists, applying established criteria to assess their eligibility for the award, and developing comprehensive profiles for an internal website for review by McDermott Award Selection Committee members.

About the McDermott Award and Selection Process:

The Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT recognizes innovative talents and offers the recipient a financial prize and a campus residency. The award reflects MIT's commitment to risk-taking, problem solving, and to the idea of connecting creative minds across disciplines. The award may be given to an artist working in any field or cross-disciplinary activity and is considered an investment in the recipient's future creative work, rather than a prize for a particular project or lifetime of achievement. More information at

The McDermott Award Selection Committee meets every two years to select an artist from outside MIT who has demonstrated excellence in the creative arts. The committee consists of MIT faculty and staff as well as Council for the Arts at MIT (CAMIT) members, who consider candidates suggested by committee members, MIT faculty, and an external group of experts in the arts.

Timeline:

Start Date: December 2025

Primary Research Phase: January 9–February 5, 2026

Additional Research (as needed): February 25–March 24, 2026

Qualifications:

Required

  • Currently enrolled or recent graduate in architecture, art history, studio arts, curatorial studies, visual culture, or related field
  • Strong research skills and familiarity with databases, archives, and online resources for contemporary art
  • Familiarity with Wordpress or willingness to learn
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to follow established criteria
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Preferred

  • Familiarity with contemporary art practices and the current arts and design landscape
  • Experience with arts writing, criticism, or curatorial research
  • Familiarity with Slideroom or another online platform designed for sharing applications / nominations
How To Apply:

Please submit

  • Current CV or resume
  • Brief cover letter describing your relevant experience and interest in the position
  • Writing sample (3-5 pages) demonstrating research and analytical skills in an arts context; ideally, something already produced in a professional or academic setting

Applications will be considered as they are received on a rolling basis, and should be sent to Emily Peckham no later December 12, 2025.

Apply by:

December 12, 2025

Salary:

$0 - $3,000 /

About this Organization:

The Arts at MIT connect creative minds across disciplines and encourage a lifetime of exploration and self-discovery. They are rooted in experimentation, risk-taking and imaginative problem-solving. The arts strengthen MIT's commitment to the aesthetic, human, and social dimensions of research and innovation. Artistic knowledge and creation exemplify our motto—mens et manus, mind and hand. The arts are essential to MIT's mission to build a better society and meet the challenges of the 21st century.

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