In partnership with MoMA and artist Cynthia Tobar, the KODA Arts Administration Fellowship is designed for undergraduate students interested in the arts & Arts Administration. This program aims to foster students’ interest in the field while helping them expand their professional experience. Programs similar to this one have shaped career paths for many undergraduate students. 

The Fellowship is structured in three phases: Knowledge Acquisition, Research Project Development, and Research Project Delivery. Fellows will have access to office hours and individual mentorship throughout the program. Faculty for the Fellowship includes artist Cynthia Tobar, invited artists lecturers, and KODA staff members Klaudia Ofwona Drabar and Elif Usuloglu. 

The Fellowship will run from June 6-August 8, 2025, and four students will be selected through an open call process. Four selected Fellows will receive a $500 stipend each for their participation in the program and are expected to commit 5 hours per week to the Fellowship. The fellows will meet on Fridays/Saturdays in New York, NY, including locations such as KODA House on Governors Island and possible extra meetings during the week at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and other cultural institutions.

Timeline and important dates:

June: In-person workshops at KODA on Governors Island:

• Saturday, June 7 at 11:30-2pm – Workshop #1
• Saturday, June 14 at 11:30-2pm – Workshop #2
• Saturday, June 21 at 11:30-2pm – Workshop #3
• Friday, June 27 at 11:30am-2pm – Workshop #4

July: Individual research mentoring sessions, online office hours, and additionally scheduled afternoon visits in cultural institutions including MoMA.

August: Final Presentations on Friday, August 8 at 11am-2pm at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

Application: The Open Call for KODA Arts Administration Fellowship opens on April 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted between April 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET and April 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Four selected undergraduate students will be notified of the fellowship offer by May 9, 2025.

Eligibility: 

• NYC-based undergraduate students.

Selection Process: We will be accepting four fellows for the KODA Arts Administration Fellowship. Short-listed candidates will be invited for a short interview. Accepted candidates will be notified by May 9, 2025. 

Apply here: https://koda.submittable.com/submit/323780/koda-arts-administration-fellowship