Fellowships & Work-Study

RMA is dedicated to providing professional opportunities for students interested in future careers in the museum field. Our fellows work collaboratively with museum staff across departments, gaining firsthand experience in the development of programs, exhibitions, tours, and other projects.

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The Fred W. Hicks Curatorial Fellowship

Full academic year | $2400 stipend

The Fred W. Hicks Curatorial Fellowship provides one Rollins student in their junior or senior year in-depth training in curating exhibitions within art museums. The fellow works with education and curatorial staff updating object files, assisting with writing didactic labels for pieces on view at RMA and the Alfond Inn, scripting audio guides, and giving public tours, culminating in a year-end public capstone exhibition.

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will open soon.

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The Romano and Mariolina Salvatori Interpretive Fellowship

Full academic year | $2400 stipend

The Romano and Mariolina Salvatori Interpretive Fellowship is open to undergraduates entering their junior or senior year and graduate students enrolled at Rollins College, the University of Central Florida, or Valencia College. The fellow works with education department staff on K12 and family programs, assisting with school group visits, teacher workshops, museum family days, and public tours. The fellowship concludes with an end-of-year capstone project based on the museum's needs and the fellow's specific area of interest.

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will open soon.

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Work Study

A variety of Work-Study positions are available each semester for Rollins College students. Open positions are posted on Handshake.


Volunteer

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Docent Program

Rollins Museum of Art Docents presents public tours and school programs and can opt to be involved in organizing, preparing, and supervising hands-on, creative activities for children and their families throughout the year.

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