The Asia Foundation invites applications for the 2026 Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellowship in Asian Art @Unknown

Overview

The Asia Foundation is offering the Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellowship in Asian Art for 2026, supporting emerging curators interested in community building through Asian and Asian American art. The fellowship involves a three-month residency at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.

Benefits

• Round-trip travel support to San Francisco
• Housing and living allowance during the residency
• $7,500 stipend for a self-designed study tour
• 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

Requirements

• 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

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via the official link. For inquiries, contact: artsfellowships@asiafoundation.org

Deadline

March 24, 2026