Open Forum

The Ryobi Foundation, established by John and Kimiko Powers, is an operating foundation that supports the operations of the Powers Art Center, the Jasper Johns Study Center, and a 420+ acre ranch in Carbondale, CO.  More information on the Powers Art Center and the Study Center may be found at www.powersartcenter.org.  In 2025, the Ryobi Foundation established the Jasper Johns Fellowship, a nine to twelve month appointment for researchers and curators dedicated to advancing scholarship on Jasper Johns' work. Fellows will have the opportunity to engage directly with an extensive collection of Jasper Johns's works on paper, comprising more than 400 prints, and archival material.  An online view of some of the prints is available through a link in the job posting.  It is the hope that fellows will contribute new insights into the life and legacy of one of the most influential American artists of the twentieth century.

The Ryobi Foundation invites applications for the Jasper Johns Study Center Fellowship, an annual, project-based fellowship supporting emerging scholars, curators, writers, and practitioners engaged in research and interpretation of the work of Jasper Johns. 

The 8–9 month fellowship supports projects in scholarly writing, curatorial research, archival work, education, and digital or public-facing initiatives. Proposals may be traditional or experimental in format, and hybrid approaches are welcome. 

The fellowship includes a $8,000 stipend, with additional support available for approved travel and project expenses. Work is primarily remote, with limited, supported travel to Carbondale, Colorado. 

Eligibility: Recent graduates and early-career professionals in art history, curatorial studies, museum practice, or related fields. 

Application deadline: March 1 

Fellowship start: May 1 (flexible) 

Full guidelines and application details: Jasper Johns Study Center Fellowship Application.