MoMA Appointed New Scholar in Residence for 2026-27
The museum selected Tina M. Campt to pursue independent research through a residency funded by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Scholarships
The Museum of Modern Art has named Tina M. Campt as its 2026-27 Scholar in Residence. Campt will utilize the institution's extensive archives and collections to conduct research during her tenure.
Why it matters
The program supports prominent creative thought leaders in exploring modern and contemporary art narratives. This initiative provides scholars with unique access to institutional resources to advance their work.
Tina M. Campt, the current Roger S. Berlind '52 Professor of Humanities at Princeton University, has authored 4 monographs. She also received the 2024 Photographic Studies Award from the Royal Anthropological Institute.
The players
Tina M. Campt
She is the Roger S. Berlind '52 Professor of Humanities at Princeton University and an accomplished author of four monographs.
Museum of Modern Art
Located in New York City, this institution is a premier destination for modern and contemporary art and hosts the residency program.
Alice L. Walton Foundation
This organization serves as the primary funding body for the residency program at the Museum of Modern Art.
The details
Selected participants in the MoMA residency program receive exclusive access to the museum's collections, library, and archives to pursue independent research projects. Campt previously presented excerpts from her work at MoMA PS1.
Timeline
The MoMA Scholar in Residence program originally launched in 2022.
Campt presented book excerpts at MoMA PS1 on September 14, 2026.
Tina M. Campt will serve her residency term during 2026-27.
Her monograph Art in a Time of Sorrow is scheduled for publication in fall 2027.
Culture Shift
This residency reflects a broader move among major cultural institutions to integrate academic scholarship directly into their public-facing mission. By formalizing these academic partnerships, museums are bridging the gap between historical preservation and contemporary discourse.
The residency program offers local students and art enthusiasts opportunities to engage with high-level academic research at one of New York City's major cultural hubs. Attendees can expect new insights as the museum hosts research-focused events tied to the residency term.
The takeaway
The residency highlights how academic expertise can be leveraged to deepen the public's understanding of complex art narratives. Interested parties can look forward to the fall 2027 release of Campt's upcoming monograph for further insights into her research.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Artdaily.
