Provincetown Art Association and Museum 460 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA 02657

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Robert Motherwell and Renate Ponsold Fellowship Description:

The Robert Motherwell and Renate Ponsold Research Fellowship at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) is a one-year, low-residency program that supports one doctoral-level scholar annually in conducting original research on the visual art and artists of Outer Cape Cod. Research Fellows utilize PAAM's collections, archives, and research resources to develop projects that contribute to the scholarly understanding of the region's cultural history. By the conclusion of the Fellowship, recipients are expected to participate in a public lecture, a video interview, and the Biennial Art History Symposium at PAAM. Fellows are also expected to submit a final report highlighting research notes pertinent to the purpose of the Fellowship and a scholarly manuscript based on research conducted during the Fellowship. Projects that broaden and diversify scholarship on Provincetown art and artists are required.

Qualifications:

The Fellowship will be awarded each year to a PhD holder working as a professor, curator, art history professional, etc. pursuing independent research. This opportunity is also open to a PhD student enrolled in accredited art history, curatorial, or related program conducting dissertation research. Student applicants must receive university approval confirming that all degree requirements, aside from the dissertation, have been met prior to the Fellowship start date. Individuals who do not meet the eligibility requirements may partner with an individual/multiple individuals that do meet the requirements and submit applications as a research team. Additionally, applicants who do individually qualify for the Fellowship may submit applications with a research team. Additional team members may, but do not need to, individually qualify for the application to be eligible. Applications are reviewed by a panel and evaluated based on the scholarly merit of the proposal, applicant's ability to carry out the project, feasibility within the proposed timeline, demonstrated commitment to equity and accessibility, alignment between PAAM's resources and the applicant's research goals, and the two letters of recommendation. Each year the Research Fellow is awarded a stipend of up to $25,000 and a travel and housing allowance of up to $5,000. Please note the maximum stipend and travel and housing allowance potentially granted does not change if the applicant is an individual or research team. Fellows arrange their own travel and accommodations, with assistance available from PAAM as needed. While the program is low-residency, Fellows are expected to spend time conducting research on-site in Provincetown.

Required application materials include:

Research Summary, Research Proposal, Curriculum Vitae, Academic Transcripts (for all applicants other than senior scholars), and References.

How To Apply:

Complete applications must be submitted online via forms found here . All materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on Nov. 2, 2026 for consideration. For more information contact Caitlin Dimino Tillman at cdiminotillman@paam.org.

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November 02, 2026

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PAAM was established in 1914 by a group of artists and townspeople to build a permanent collection of works by artists of outer Cape Cod, and to exhibit art that would allow for unification within the community. Integral to the community comprising the Provincetown Art Colony, PAAM embodies the qualities that make Provincetown an enduring American center for the arts, and serves as Cape Cod's most widely-attended art museum. As interest in the region's contribution to American art history continues to grow, PAAM presents an ever-changing lineup of exhibitions, lectures, workshops and cultural events that seek to promote and cultivate appreciation for all branches of the fine arts for which Provincetown is known. Back to Search Results Other listings by this Org Home