Inaugurated on 8 June 2005, Pera Museum is a private museum founded by the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation. Through Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation's three permanent collections, “Orientalist Paintings”, “Anatolian Weights and Measures”, and “Kütahya Tiles and Ceramics”, Pera Museum seeks not only to diffuse the aesthetic beauty of these collections but also to create a dialogue with the public concerning the values and identities that they encompass. Utilizing a full scope of innovative methods, including exhibitions, publications, audio-visual events, learning activities, and academic works, the objective of transmitting the beauty and importance of these works to future generations is realised.
All of the Museum’s exhibitions are accompanied by books, catalogues, audio-visual events in addition to learning programs. Parallel to its seasonal programs and events, Pera Film offers visitors and film buffs a wide range of screenings that extend from classics and independent movies to animated films and documentaries. Pera Film also hosts special shows that directly correlate with the temporary exhibitions’ themes.
AREA / SUBJECT OF THE FELLOWSHIP
The focus of the fellowship program will be on the museum collections with a particular interest in the Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED FELLOWSHİP ACTIVITY
We are seeking a motivated professional who will have the opportunity to access to the museum’s collections and to contribute to the exhibition planning process of the related collection.
EXPECTED PROFILE
Museum professionals, curators, academicians and independent researchers who have an interest in the Ottoman studies with a specific focus on the material studies.
CONDITIONS OF THE FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The activity days are from Monday to Friday between 9.30-18.00
PROPOSED TIME FOR THE FELLOWSHIP
April or May 2020 (however, Pera Museum may offer new programs depending on the new and upcoming events of the Museum for the coming months)