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Kenneth R. Trapp Craft Assistant / Curatorial Fellowship.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee · Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Open nowFree to apply11 months (June 2027 – May…

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee offers an 11-month curatorial fellowship providing a $30,000 stipend with no application fee. Applicants must have recently completed graduate study in art history, museum studies, curatorial practices, or related fields, with demonstrated knowledge of collections management, computer proficiency, and curatorial judgment. The deadline is January 15, 2027.

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Deadline. January 15, 2027

“2027-2028 Applications: December 1st, 2026 – January 15th, 2027”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Cost to apply. Free to apply

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What you get. $30k stipend, 11-month residency

“$30,000 stipend for 40 hours/week work; fully furnished apartment in Pollard House; meals provided when workshops in session”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How long. 11 months (June 2027 – May 2028 for 2027-2028 cohort)

Who can apply. Recent post-graduates in art history, museum studies, curatorial practices, or related fields; must understand collections management practices, possess artistic judgment, and show strong interest in craft knowledge and preservation; comput

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