The Roy Lichtenstein Foundation has endowed the Lichtenstein Foundation Curatorial Fellowship for Diversity and Inclusion in the Arts at the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) with a $1 million gift. This significant endowment will fund a rotating, two-year fellowship in the museum’s curatorial department, aimed at supporting emerging professionals dedicated to advancing diversity, inclusion, equity, and access within the arts.

This new fellowship builds upon a previous partnership, following a 2017 gift that funded the existing Roy Lichtenstein Curatorial Fellowship, which will continue through 2025. The endowed position will then become active, providing a sustainable platform for new voices and innovative ideas in curatorial practice. The program is designed to help early-career professionals gain crucial experience in a competitive field, while also addressing the needs of mid-size museums.

Museum leadership expressed enthusiasm for the transformative impact of this gift, emphasizing its role in fostering a more representative and inclusive museum environment. The fellowship is intended to empower emerging curators to bring fresh perspectives and critical insights, contributing to the museum’s mission of creating meaningful experiences with art for everyone.

Source: https://www.columbusmuseum.org/newsroom/posts/lichtenstein-foundation-curatorial-fellowship-endowment-awarded-to-cma