The Asia Foundation invites applications for the 2026 Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellowship in Asian Art
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Job Description
The Asia Foundation – Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellowship
The Asia Foundation is happy to advise that applications are now open for the 2026 Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellowship in Asian Art.
Program Title: Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellowship in Asian Art 2026
Location: San Francisco, USA (Residency at Asian Art Museum)
Application Deadline: March 24, 2026
Fellowship Period: June 1 – August 31, 2026
In partnership with the Asian Art Museum and The Asia Foundation, this fellowship supports emerging curators interested in exploring community building as a curatorial, artistic, and institutional practice. The program aims to foster exchange, deepen curatorial practice, and connect past and present through Asian and Asian American art.
Selected fellows will participate in a three-month residency at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, engaging with a world-renowned collection and contributing to innovative, community-centered curatorial approaches.
Fellowship Benefits
- Round-trip travel support to San Francisco
- Housing and living allowance during the residency
- $7,500 stipend for a self-designed study tour to enhance research and professional growth
- Engagement with museum professionals and global peers
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and explore models of community-centered curatorial practice
- Revisit and reimagine previous exhibitions to foster community connection and relevance
- Produce reflective outputs such as publications, public programs, or online platforms
- Engage in cross-cultural and transnational dialogues through art and community engagement
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants from within or outside of institutional museum settings
- Demonstrated capacity for connecting ideas, people, and artworks
- Experience in community-based, participatory, or socially engaged projects
- Leadership, initiative, and collaboration skills
- Fully fluent in English
- Able to commit to the three-month residency in San Francisco during summer 2026
- Based in the United States, Asia, or the Pacific Islands
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Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via the official link:
For inquiries, contact: artsfellowships@asiafoundation.org