MOIFA Launches New Summer Research Fellowship Program

The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) announces the launch of its new Summer Research Fellowship Program, which offers a unique opportunity for scholars, researchers, public folklorists, community arts administrators and practitioners to spend 4–6 weeks in Santa Fe, New Mexico working on a research project related to MOIFA’s renowned folk art collection of over 163,000 objects and MOIFA’s Bartlett Library and Archives collections, and engaging with MOIFA staff members and the local community. This pilot program will run for two years (2025–2026), with the fellowship scheduled between June 1st and August 31st each year.

MOIFA SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWS WILL RECEIVE:

• $2,500 Fellowship Honorarium;
• Travel Allowance to reimburse costs to and from Santa Fe (up to $1000);
• Stipend towards lodging, per diem living costs, local transportation, and research expenses for the duration of fellowship.
• Scheduled access to MOIFA’s collections, its collections database and related files, and to the Bartlett Library and Archives;
• Guidance and support from staff with specialist knowledge of the collections as available. MOIFA curatorial, library/archives, education, and collections staff and volunteers can provide guidance to help fellows refine their research methodology and gain valuable insights;
• Work space for conducting the research;
• Opportunities for community immersion and connecting with local artists, other institutions, and cultural practitioners in Santa Fe, NM;
• Public engagement through presenting their research and an opportunity to contribute to ongoing dialogue surrounding folk art, expressive culture, and museum studies.

MOIFA SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWS WILL BE EXPECTED TO:

• Be in residence weekdays and complete their project during the fellowship period;
• Make a public presentation on their research near the end of their fellowship;
• Write a blog post and/or a brief article for a MOIFA publication based on the research project;
• Submit a brief written report (2–3 pages) on research completed and resources used within a month of completing the fellowship;
• Acknowledge the MOIFA Summer Research Fellowship in any publications, reports, performances, or public presentations resulting from the research.

Applications and reference letters must be received by Friday January 17, 2025. Notification of the award will be made by mid-March 2025. Email inquiries can be sent to the Program Coordinators: Carrie Hertz, Phd, Curator of Textiles & Dress and Charlie Lockwood, Executive Director.