UVA Art Department Summer Internship @ The Fralin 

The Fralin and UVA Art Department Collections/Curatorial internship is intended to support and develop a student’s interest in collections management and curatorial research. The intern will work collaboratively with Collections and Curatorial Departments to update factual and descriptive information about collection objects; conduct original research on collection objects; and produce writing about collection objects in new, accessible ways. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and writing skills, an eye for detail, and an interest in collections and curatorial work.

Duties

The intern will:

• Update keywords and other informational categories for collections objects in EmbARK (the museum’s collections management system)
• Conduct research on objects in the collection that have little to no information, and offer recommendations to the Curatorial Department on next steps
• Help process and organize curatorial files
• Learn how to and produce plain descriptions of collections objects to make the collection more accessible
• Assist Curatorial and Collections Departments with various other tasks
• Attend weekly check-in meetings with Fralin Curatorial and/or Collections staff
• Attend an in-person meet-and-greet hosted by the UVA Department of Art on May 2^nd
• Attend a mid-internship field trip with interns from other Charlottesvile-based arts organizations on July 11^th
• Develop a 5-8 minute final internship presentation to be presented to select Art Department faculty and staff on August 1^st
• Complete a short survey created by the Department of Art at the end of the summer
• Submit a photograph and caption to be posted on the Department of Art’s Instagram account over the summer

Requirements

A competitive applicant must:

• Be a rising 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year Studio or Art History declared undergraduate Major at UVA
• Have strong research skills and an eye for detail
• Be reliable, organized, and communicative
• Be available to work a total of 240 hours during the summer (exact schedule TBD)
• Be available to work both on Central Grounds and at the museum’s offsite storage facility near North Grounds (accessible by UVA bus); work will be split between the two locations

Application Process

Applicants will submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information from two references by March 20^th. In the cover letter, applicants should state their reasons for applying and what skills they would like to develop through the position. Please include relevant research and writing experience. Applications should be submitted by email to eab3w@virginia.edu. Applicants will be notified of decisions by April 18^th. The selected intern will receive a stipend of $3,500.

The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia is the largest public collection of Indigenous Australian art outside of Australia.  The selected applicant for the summer Collections Management internship at Kluge-Ruhe will report to the museum’s Senior Collections Manager and Registrar and will work directly with the museum’s permanent collection. The chosen candidate will receive the proper training necessary to handle, house, document and assess the condition of various media. The summer Collections Management intern at Kluge-Ruhe will help inventory the permanent collection, process new acquisitions, and work with images and metadata related to a recent gift of 1300+ prints from Basil Hall Editions. Other tasks related to the project may include data entry, research, and writing.

Applications are open to rising 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year Studio or Art History declared undergraduate majors at UVA. The summer internship normally begins in June/July and is typically 8 weeks and approximately 30 hours per week (240 hours total), though start dates, number of weeks and hours per week are negotiable so long as 240 hours are completed.

Other Requirements

• Attend an in-person meet and greet hosted by the UVA Department of Art on May 2, 2025
• Attend a mid-internship field trip with interns from other Charlottesvile-based arts organizations on July 11^th
• Develop a 5-8 minute final internship presentation to be presented to select Art Department faculty and staff on August 1^st
• Complete a short survey created by the Department of Art
• Submit a photograph and caption to be posted on the Department of Art’s Instagram account.

Application Process

Interested students should send any questions and application materials, including a cover letter, CV and contact information for two references (at least one from a UVA faculty member) to anw9s@virginia.edu by Thursday, March 20, 2025. Applicants will be notified of decisions by April 18, 2025. The selected candidate will receive a stipend of $3500 (half paid by May 31^st and half by June 30^th)

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The UVA Department of Art is now accepting applications for a Summer 2025 Digital Humanities Intern who will work with both “The Lemonade Stand” 3D lab and Ruffin Gallery.

The Lemonade Stand is the Department of Art’s 3D lab supporting Studio and Art history coursework and faculty research. It offers resin and PLA printing as well as laser scanning, photogrammetry, and to-spec modeling services. During the 3D lab portion of this internship, the chosen candidate will report to the Lab Manager and will receive a broad introduction to 3D imaging for academic and museum settings. They will receive introductory training in several types of 3D modeling software and image acquisition tools as well as training on several types of 3D printers.  By the end of the four-week period, the intern will be able to develop a concept into a completed and assembled print. During this time they will also visit several other local maker spaces and laboratories to gain an understanding of how digital humanities is applied across specialties.

Ruffin Gallery is the Department of Art’s contemporary art gallery. During the gallery portion of this internship, the chosen candidate will report to the Ruffin Gallery Program Manager. This internship will be focused on two areas: the creation of an archive of Ruffin Gallery exhibitions, and preparing for two group exhibitions scheduled for Fall 2025. The intern will assist in organizing existing exhibition ephemera and documentation, conducting research to fill gaps, and sharing materials with the public through the gallery’s website and social media. They will also assist with tasks related to future exhibition research, planning, and marketing. Please note that Ruffin Gallery is closed between mid-June and late August and there will not be any exhibitions open during the internship period. Although the intern will not be installing exhibitions or experiencing any public events in the gallery, the internship may lead to future opportunities to assist with those types of work during the academic year.

The Department of Art intern will spend 4 consecutive weeks with The Lemonade Stand 3D Lab and 4 consecutive weeks with Ruffin Gallery for a total of 8 weeks (30 hours per week). The intern will be required to work in-person in Ruffin Hall. The internship normally begins in June, but start dates, number of weeks and hours per week are negotiable so long as 240 hours are completed.

Requirements:

• Applicant must be a rising 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year Studio or Art History declared undergraduate Major at UVA. 
• Attend an in-person meet and greet hosted by the UVA Department of Art (May 2)
• Attend a mid-internship field trip with interns from other Charlottesvile-based arts organizations (July 11)
• Develop a 5-8 minute final internship presentation to be presented to select Art Department faculty and staff (August 1)
• Complete a short survey created by the Department of Art after the completion of your internship
• Submit a photograph and caption to be posted on the Department of Art’s Instagram account 

We are looking to work with an intern who has these qualities:

• Good organizational habits and attention to detail with both physical and digital materials
• Great at managing your own schedule, responding to emails in a timely manner, and taking the initiative to problem solve effectively including by asking for help
• A team player who loves to brainstorm new ideas and create a supportive working environment
• Curiosity, humor and excitement about learning

Application Process

Applicants will submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information from two references by March 20^th. In the cover letter, applicants should state their reasons for applying and what skills they would like to develop through the position. Please share any experience, skills, or interests that may be relevant to this internship. Applications should be submitted by email to vav6n@virginia.edu. Applicants will be notified of decisions by April 18^th. The selected intern will receive a stipend of $3,500.

Founded in 1995, Les Yeux du Monde (LYDM) is a destination for the best in modern and contemporary art. Located on a mountaintop just fifteen minutes from downtown Charlottesville, LYDM occupies a corten steel and glass block contemporary structure designed by celebrated architect W.G. Clark. The gallery represents a roster of important regional, national and international contemporary artists and mounts a new exhibition every other month. 

The LYDM summer internship opportunity offers one student a unique, hands-on experience at an established contemporary art gallery. The LYDM intern will gain valuable experience in gallery operations, inventory management, event orchestration, collector cultivation, artist communications, and marketing. This intern will also glean meaningful insight into the business model of a for-profit gallery.

LYDM is looking for applicants with excellent verbal and written communication skills, a passion for visual art, great attention to detail, and a desire to learn. Applicants must also be able to drive to and from the gallery. Photography skills are beneficial for certain projects but not mandatory.

Other Requirements:

• Be a rising 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year Studio or Art History declared undergraduate Major at UVA.
• Be available to work a total of 240 hours during the summer (exact schedule TBD)
• Attend an in-person meet and greet hosted by the UVA Department of Art on May 2, 2025
• Attend a mid-internship field trip with interns from other Charlottesvile-based arts organizations on July 11^th
• Develop a 5-8 minute final internship presentation to be presented to select Art Department faculty and staff on August 1^st
• Complete a short survey created by the Department of Art
• Submit a photograph and caption to be posted on the Department of Art’s Instagram account

To apply to this position, email a resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references (at least one from a UVA faculty member) to info@lydmgallery.com by Thursday, March 20, 2025. Applicants will be notified of decisions by April 18, 2025. The selected candidate will receive a stipend of $3500 (half paid by May 31^st and half by June 30^th)

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The New City Arts Internship is a paid 10-week learning opportunity for a UVA Arts student who is passionate about the arts.

The 2025 Summer Internship is supported by UVA’s Department of Art and is open to rising 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year Studio Art or Art History declared undergraduate majors at the University of Virginia. This internship provides students with the opportunity to support the mission of a local, non-profit arts organization by helping to facilitate community arts participation through Welcome Gallery and NCAI program support. Over the course of the internship, students are given first-hand experience with gallery and arts program implementation. Interns work directly with NCAI staff to gain a greater understanding of Arts Administration—in the Charlottesville community and beyond—and are involved in exhibition planning, event staffing, gallery sitting, and communications with local artists.

What does a New City Arts intern do?

• Joins staff in welcoming visitors to exhibitions one weekday between 10AM-5PM
• Supports New City Arts events including First Friday opening receptions on the First Friday of each month 
• Experiences partner events, exhibition openings, community performances, and studio visits
• Attends an in-person meet and greet hosted by the UVA Department of Art on May 2, 2025 and a mid-internship field trip with interns from other Charlottesvile-based arts organizations on July 11^th
• Develops a 5-8 minute final internship presentation to be presented to select Art Department faculty and staff on August 1^st
• Gives a short public presentation to UVA Art Department and New City Arts staff at the end of their internship sharing their experience.

Outside of the gallery, we encourage our interns to connect with the Charlottesville arts community through tickets to partner events, community performances, studio visits, and community exhibitions.

Interns will work alongside a highly collaborative team of three staff members and will be guided by Welcome Gallery Manager, Tori Cherry.

New City Arts seeks to work with students who are…

• Committed to centering artists’ voices by listening to them and supporting them
• Organized and have great attention to detail
• Committed to social equity within the organization and artistic programming.
• Great at managing their own schedule, responding to emails in a timely manner, and taking the initiative to problem solve effectively.
• A team player who loves to brainstorm new ideas and create a supportive working environment for your co-workers
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (required for all New City Arts staff)

Please note that this internship position is in-person and located in Charlottesville, VA, so applicants should be able to make this commute frequently for gallery staffing and events throughout the week. Applicants interested in the Summer internship should note that the period overlaps with a break in our exhibition season and therefore will likely include at least one week of remote work.

The internship is a 10-week, maximum 24 hr/week commitment and is scheduled based on the applicant’s availability, and New City Arts open hours and events.

We respect student schedules and will work with the Program Intern to determine a schedule that works well for the student and the organization.

Some evening and weekend availability is required on an event-by-event basis as well as for First Friday exhibition openings on the first Friday of each month.

Thanks to the support from UVA’s Department of Art, our 2025 intern will receive a $3,500 stipend (issued in two installments at the start and end of the internship). Additionally, interns will receive free tickets to community performances.

To apply, email a completed Internship Application Form to Tori Cherry (tori@newcityarts.org) by March 20, 2025. Applicants will be notified of decisions by April 18, 2025

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We are excited to collaborate with UVA Department of Art to offer one paid summer internship! We aim for this internship to be flexible and expansive, drawing on your specific interests, desires, and needs. We will work together to create an accommodating scheduling over 6-12 weeks to reach a total of 240 hours.

Requirements: 

• Applicant must be a rising 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year Studio or Art History declared undergraduate Major at UVA. 
• Attend an in-person meet and greet hosted by the UVA Department of Art (May 2)
• Develop a 5-8 minute final internship presentation to be presented to select Art Department faculty and staff on Aug 1, 2025
• Complete a short survey created by the Department of Art 
• Submit a photograph and caption to be posted on the Department of Art’s Instagram account 
• July 11th Mid-Internship field trip check in at The Fralin/Kluge Ruhe’s collections storage

Duties could include:

• Helping with installation and deinstallation of exhibitions (June-August show will be with Dani and Sheilah ReStack) 
• Assisting with hospitality for the Artist in Residence Program
• Maintaining general cleanliness of space  
• Providing assistance during scheduled events (may require weekend availability) 
• Assisting with organizational projects, summer artists markets, and other V/R events. 
• Coming up with your own proposed project:

In parallel with providing general assistance to Visible Records staff, interns will be expected to take the lead on one proposed project that relates to their interest. This could be a public programming event (a show, film screening, workshop, fundraiser, queer dance party, etc.) or an identified need that would contribute to V/R’s larger web and ecosystem (merch, design work, outreach).  

During the internship period, Visible Records staff will work with our intern to devise a plan to address the identified need and desired programming and help them to implement the plan before the conclusion of the internship period.

Skills & Experience:

• Ability to communicate directly and in a timely manner 
• Familiarity with Google Suite 
• Experience with gallery installation/deinstallation; generally handy, or willingness to learn
• Good organizational habits 
• Ability to correspond and interact with folks from many backgrounds and experiences 
• Consistency  

Time commitment & compensation: 

• $3500 for 240 hours between 6 & 12 weeks.
• Starting no earlier than Monday May 19 and end before Friday August 15.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references (at least one from a UVA faculty member) by March 20, 2025 at 5PM to natasha@visible-records.com.

Your cover letter should address the following:   

• Why are you interested in interning at Visible Records?   
• What is your art practice and area of interest/research?
• A brief proposal for public programming or shared skills you’d like to contribute to V/R. 
• Please share any experience, skills, or interests that may be relevant to this internship.  
• Any other time commitments you hold (ex: caregiving)
• A proposed work schedule beginning no earlier than May 19th and no later than August 15th that will make up 240 hours. 

(Previously internships go from June to July @ 30 hours a week but they can extend beyond that ex: I would like to work May-August Monday, Wednesday and Friday @ 20 hours a week) 

All applicants will be notified of decisions by April 18th.  

ART COLLECTION ASSISTANT

The School of Law seeks an advanced undergraduate student or a graduate student to assist with the management and cataloguing of its growing and diverse art collection. The Law School has recently acquired works of 20^th and 21^st-century art in a variety of mediums. This student will enter all new pieces into the Law School’s art database and maintain the accuracy of those records as artwork is designated for display or storage. As a second phase of work, the student will work with the Law School’s Art Committee to identify select notable pieces for further description and draft short wall text write-ups for those pieces. This is a great opportunity for a student looking to expand their knowledge and experience in art history, art handling, and/or exhibition work. This posting is for 10 hours per week and pays $20/hour. Work can start immediately and can run through summer 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Data entry (main responsibility): create and maintain accurate inventory records in the Law School’s art database for newly acquired artwork.
• Art Handling: Move, store, and retrieve artwork to assist with storage and display (actual installation of art for display will be handled by Facilities Management and/or art professionals)
• Exhibition work: contribute creative ideas for sharing information about the Law School art collection with the community; identify a selection of pieces for further research and description; draft short write-ups of selected pieces to be printed on wall placards or posted on a dedicated website.

Qualifications

• A self-starter; ability to work independently; good organizational skills.
• Interest or experience with art.
• Basic skills in data entry and database use.
• Strong writing skills, especially writing text for exhibits, museums, galleries, or other public audiences.

To apply, please send resume and a short description of interest and experience (1-2 paragraphs) to Randi Flaherty at rflaherty@law.virginia.edu.

Posted March 4, 2025

Since 1964 the National Gallery of Art has offered professional museum training to candidates from all backgrounds through a variety of internship programs. Nine-week virtual summer internships provide opportunities to work on projects directed by a Gallery curator or department head. Biweekly museum seminars introduce interns to the broad spectrum of museum work, and to Gallery staff, departments, programs, and functions. Visit their website for more information: https://www.nga.gov/education/interns-fellows.html

The Smithsonian Museum of American Art offers summer internships to undergraduates as an introduction to museum work in the following areas: Curatorial, Development, Educational Programs, Exhibitions, External Affairs (including Public Programs and Special Events), Media and Technology, Publications, Registration, in the Research and Scholar Center, as well as the The Smithsonian American Museum and National Portrait Gallery Library. Visit their website for more information: https://library.si.edu/internships-and-fellowships

The Hirshhorn is a leading voice for contemporary art and culture and provides a national platform for the art and artists of our time. The museum offers internships in Art and Programs (Curatorial and Gallery Guides), Exhibition and Design, Collection Management (Photography, Conservation, Registration), and External Affairs (Communications and Media Relations, Web, Digital, and Media, Development, Administration and Finance, and Library). Visit their website for more information:  https://hirshhorn.si.edu/explore/internships/

Michelle Gagliano Studios is the studio for painter Michelle Gagliano located in Central Virginia. For more information: https://www.michellegagliano.com/a-b-o-u-t

The Scottsville Museum and Historic Landmarks Foundation is a nonprofit, incorporated organization which seeks to preserve for the public benefit the historical, natural, and artistic heritage of the Scottsville community of southern Albemarle County. Visit their website to learn more about opportunities: https://smuseum.avenue.org/

The DMFAH offers a variety of internship positions including Visiting Services Associate, Education Interpreters & Curriculum Builders, Museum Collections Assistants, and Museum Administrative Assistant Intern. For more information, visit their website: https://www.danvillemuseum.org/join-the-internship-program

The Smithsonian's Museum Conservation Institute offers fellowship and internship opportunities involving a variety of artifact analysis, preservation, and conservation treatment specialties. MCI's commitment is to enhance the experience of the fellow or intern, providing specialized technical and scientific training. These internships focus on Conservation of Art and Historic Works and Analytical Studies. For more information, visit their website: https://www.si.edu/mci/english/professional_development/fellowships_internships.html

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 19 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving our heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.They offer a variety of internships each year in a variety of locations. For more information about their current internship listings, visit their website: https://www.si.edu/ofi

Internships at the National Museum of African Art are mentor-based experiential learning opportunities offered to students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs and to individuals interested in exploring museum professions. Internship opportunities are available in the following departments: Administration, Conservation, Curatorial, Development, Education, Exhibitions, Photographic Archives, Public Affairs, and Registration. Visit their website for more information: https://africa.si.edu/about/opportunities/

The Archives of American Art offers internships year-round to students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs who wish to learn and gain professional experience in various fields including Archival Science, Audiovisual Archives, Information Management, Museum Studies, Development/External Affairs, Curatorial, Publications, and User Experience. For more information about their current internship offerings, visit their website: https://www.aaa.si.edu/about/internship-fellowship-and-volunteer-opportunities

The Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, the Smithsonian’s national museum of Asian art, are located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Committed to preserving, exhibiting and interpreting exemplary works of art, the Freer and Sackler address broad questions about culture, identity and the contemporary world. For more information about their current internship offerings, visit their website: https://asia.si.edu/research/fellowships-internships/

The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Internships will provide students in Library, Archival, Information Science and related disciplines a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with expert Libraries and Archives staff and other Smithsonian staff to acquire the latest skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience needed for today’s information and cultural heritage workplace.https://siarchives.si.edu/ Visit their website for more information: https://library.si.edu/internships-and-fellowships

Contact: Riccardo Ferrante, Internship Coordinator,  ferranter@si.edu

The Phillips Collection's paid internship program involves in-depth first-hand experience and mentorship, as well as the opportunity to build a network of professional contacts. Interns gain professional experience in a museum setting, exposure to arts and cultural events, and the chance to work alongside museum staff. Museum departments typically accepting interns are: Academic Affairs, Curatorial, Education and Community Engagement, Marketing and Communications, Public Programs, and Development and Membership. For more information about their internship program, visit their website: https://www.phillipscollection.org/paid-internships

The Chrysler Museum of Art offers both paid and unpaid internships for students across their departments and initiatives. For more information about their current offerings, visit their website: https://chrysler.org/museum-summer-internships/

Contact: Allison Taylor, Director of Education, ataylor@chrysler.org

Each August, a group of students come together at the Virginia Film Festival (VFF) office. United by an interest in films and the film industry, each VFF intern plays a key role in the coming Festival, supporting a small full-time and seasonal staff in areas including production, programming, marketing and promotions, publicity and copywriting, community outreach, development, and special projects.

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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has offered students the opportunity to intern with the staff since 1940. Interns work under the guidance of museum staff and participate in the ongoing work of the department. Internships acquaint students with the challenges and rewards of planning and implementing a variety of projects, programs, and services and introduce them to specific areas of the museum profession.

The museum currently offers academic year and summer internships to qualified undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining practical museum experience and who have a strong interest in a museum career. The candidate’s relevant study or experience will determine placement. First-choice placement will be made when possible, but candidates should also indicate a second and third department/office placement preference. Museum staff review application materials and finalists are contacted for interviews.

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The President’s Commission on the University in the Age of Segregation will explore and report on UVA’s historical relationship with the era of segregation, especially as it connects to the Charlottesville/Albemarle community. It is co-directed by Andrea Douglas, Executive Director of the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, and Kirt von Daacke, Professor (History) and Assistant Dean, College of Arts & Sciences. The intern will work with the President’s Commission on the University in the Age of Segregation on the history of the University of Virginia, 1865-1965. This will involve Archival Research, Document Photographing, and professional transcription/editing of historical documents. Intern should demonstrate strong organizational and analytic skills, ability to work independently, and write clearly. For more information, visit the Institute for Public History website: https://publichistory.as.virginia.edu/list-internships

The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library holds more than 16 million objects including manuscripts, archival records, rare books, maps, broadsides, photographs, audio and video recordings and more. Collections are particularly strong in American and British literature, the history of Virginia and the southeastern United States, the history and archives of the University of Virginia, sporting books and manuscripts, World War I, bibliography and book arts (including fine press books, pop-up books, artists’ book, and typography). Visit their website for more information: https://small.library.virginia.edu/

Contact: Rhiannon O'Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter, rmo2r@virginia.edu

The Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections preserves and provides access to a diverse archive of legal history materials and the records of the UVA Law School. Our collections include rare books, manuscripts, archival records and publications, faculty writing, and photographs. The department aims to meet the research needs of the Law School faculty, administrators, students, and alumni. Their internship offerings including Rare Book Shelf Reading and Landscape History of North Grounds. For more information about the the Arthur J. Morris Law Library at UVA, visit their website: https://archives.law.virginia.edu/. 

The National Park Service unit headquartered in Fredericksburg encompasses four major Civil War battlefields, cemeteries containing soldiers from the United States and the Confederacy, monuments from the commemorative era, and historic structures dating from the 18th through the 19th century. The site interprets a wide range of events, including the battles of Fredericksburg (1862) Chancellorsville (1863), the Wilderness (1864), and Spotsylvania (1864); the experience of black and white refugees; the trauma of civilians caught in the path of war; and postwar activities that recalled and interpreted the conflict. For more information, visit their website: https://www.nps.gov/frsp/getinvolved/supportyourpark/intern.htm

Dr. Caroline Janney’s study of demobilization of the Confederate army in Virginia began at Purdue University. Her extensive database of thousands of Confederate parolees now resides at UVA and is being readied for digital publication. Our studies of "UVA Unionists" and "Black Virginians in Blue" began in 2015 as a way to tell another side of our local community's Civil War story, which in the past often has been dominated by the Confederate "Lost Cause" narrative. Very little is known about what black men from central Virginia did during the conflict and we hope to uncover a larger story tracing their lives from the antebellum period, to the war, to Reconstruction and the end of the century. Similarly, UVA students who fought for the Union were left out of the university's Civil War story. The intern will on digital research projects related to  under the Nau Center's digital historian. For more information about the project, visit their website: https://naucenter.as.virginia.edu/digital-projects

The Virginia Museum of History and Culture (formerly Virginia Historical Society) maintains a strong commitment to educational outreach, exhibitions, and other programming, but is perhaps best known for its research library and collections. Those collections include manuscripts (personal and family papers, business and organizational records), printed materials and rare books, and museum artifacts. A commitment to preservation of and access to its richest resources has led to an initiative to process these materials. Visit their website to see the current internship offerings: https://www.virginiahistory.org/

One Shared Story works in Central Virginia to uncover documents of hidden history and make them publicly accessible. Their mission is to expand what we know about the past so we can better understand the present and work together to create compassionate inclusive communities for the future. To that end, they combine archival and genealogical research with digital mapping technologies to create publicly accessible databases devoted to African American history in Central Virginia. To learn more about the project, visit their website: https://onesharedstory.org/

For more information about the Scottsville Center for Arts and the Natural Environment and opportunities, visit their website: https://svilleartsandnature.org/

In the early 1800s, the Tuley family established a plantation known as “The Tuleyries” and profited from the forced labor of Black enslaved peoples until the Civil War. In 1903, Graham Blandy, who made his fortune as a stockbroker in New York, purchased the Tuleyries property. In 1926, upon the death of Graham Blandy, 700 acres of Blandy’s property was bequeathed to UVA and was named “Blandy Experimental Farm”. Today, Blandy Experimental Farm is a vital field station for UVA, with two primary missions – environmental research and environmental education. The UVA Blandy Experimental Farm offers internships in Historical Archive Creation. For more information, visit their website: https://blandy.virginia.edu/

The Preservation Science Internship is hosted by the Preservation Research and Testing Division (PRTD) of the Preservation Directorate at the Library of Congress. PRTD is responsible for research, analytical studies, and quality control projects pertaining to library collections, preservation materials, and collection environments. Interns work with preservation scientists, other preservation specialists, and may even have the opportunity to collaborate with other interns. For more information, visit their website: https://www.loc.gov/preservation/outreach/intern/int_science.html

Enriching internship experiences nationwide for Latinx college students and upcoming professionals who are passionate about:

• Museum Studies
• Art/Art History/Art Management/Fine Art
• History
• Sociology/Anthropology
• More information at the MANO Project

The Whitney's intern program offers training and direct experience working in one of New York City’s most exciting museums. Interns are placed in departments across the Museum where they assist professional staff, interact with the public, conduct research, provide administrative support, and learn about modern and contemporary American art. Interns also gain valuable training, skills, and work experience as well as an opportunity to build a network of professional contacts. They offer internships in a variety of departments including Advancement, Business Systems, Communications, Curatorial, Digital Content, Director's Office, Finance and Legal, Education, Exhibition Design, Graphic Design, Marketing, Membership, Publications, Research Resources, and Theater. Visit their website for more information: https://whitney.org/about/internships

The Met offers internships across their many departments including the Antonio Ratti Textile Center, Archives, Building and Construction, Communications and Marketing, Conservation, Curatorial, Design, Digital, Editorial and Publications, Education, Finance, Government Affairs, Imaging, Information Systems and Technology, Institutional Advancement (Development, Member and Visitor Services, and Special Events), Office of the Senior Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel, Registrar, Scientific Research, and Thomas J. Watson Library. For more information about their current internship offerings, visit their website: https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/internships

Interns at MoMA will be provided focused departmental training, complemented with regular activities designed for this cohort to receive greater exposure to the museum and art fields. Internships provide training in specific museum fields through close work with a professional staff member, familiarity with modern and contemporary art through seminars and discussions, and an educational program that exposes interns to the workings of the Museum as a whole, while considering the role of museums in the broader cultural context. The MoMA offers internships across their departments including Architecture and Design, Archives, Drawings and Prints, Film, Media and Performance, Painting and Sculpture, Photography, Drawings and Prints, Performance and Live Programs, and Public Programs. Visit their website to learn more about their current intern positions: https://www.moma.org/about/get-involved/internships

The Internship Program at the New Museum offers participants hands-on training in the museum profession and a comprehensive overview of Museum operations. Interns also gain insight into the world of contemporary art. Interns participate in the day-to-day activities of these departments, in addition to working on specific projects. For more information, visit their website: https://www.newmuseum.org/

The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Their internship offerings include work in the following departments: Curatorial, Collections Management, Adult Public Programs, Community Arts Programs, Audience Research & Evaluation, and Object Research. Visit their website to learn more about their current offerings: https://crystalbridges.org/internships/

Diversity in Arts Leadership (DIAL) internship program, administered by Americans for the Arts and national partners, matches undergraduate students from backgrounds underrepresented in arts leadership with dynamic communities, energetic host arts organizations, and mentors, to guide students’ personal and professional growth throughout the summer. They offer internships in a variety of locations including New Jesey, New York, and Nashville. Learn more about their internship program on their website: https://www.americansforthearts.org/about-americans-for-the-arts/internships/diversity-in-arts-leadership-internship

Founded in 2001, the mission of the Association of Art Museum Curators is to support and promote the work of museum curators by creating opportunities for networking, collaboration, professional development, and advancement. In support of these aims, the AAMC Foundation seeks to heighten public understanding of the curator's role in art museums through professional development programs, awards, and grants. The AAMC posts a variety of internship opportunities across the country on their website: https://www.artcurators.org/page/Internships

The Gibbes Museum of Art offers part-time internships throughout the year for college students and recent graduates interested in a career in the arts. Students may apply to assist specific departments, including Business and Administration, Collections, Curatorial, Development, Museum Operations, Special Events, and Summer Camp (Education). For more information, visit their website: https://www.gibbesmuseum.org/careers/

The Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC), nonprofit membership organization, is an association of museums, museum staff, independent professionals and corporate partners. They post a variety of internship opportunities on their website: https://www.semcdirect.net/listing 

The Peter A. Krueger Summer Internship Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain professional skills and learn about museum practices at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Cooper Hewitt is the only museum in the United States that is exclusively devoted to historic and contemporary design. Interns will acquire in-depth knowledge and develop an enriched understanding of how the museum fulfills its mission to educate, inspire, and empower people through design. Their internship offerings include Cross-Platform Publications, Graphic Design, Curatorial, and Product Design and Decorative Arts. Visit their website for more information about their postings: https://www.cooperhewitt.org/careers/

MASS MoCA is one of the world’s liveliest centers for making and enjoying today’s most evocative art. With vast galleries and a stunning collection of indoor and outdoor performing arts venues, MASS MoCA is able to embrace all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater, and new, boundary-crossing works of art that defy easy classification. MASS MoCA offers internships in almost all of their departments including Stage Tech / Performing Arts Production, Performing Arts Administration, Visual Arts - Curatorial, Graphic Design, Development, Communications, Audience Services/Box Office, Education, and Digital Services. To learn more about their current internship offerings, visit their website: https://massmoca.org/event/internships/.

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s internship program offers students behind-the-scenes exposure to the day-to-day operations of one of the country’s leading modern and contemporary art museums. They offer internships in many of their departments, including Curatorial, Design Studio, Enterprise Events, Interpretive Media, Library, Museum Store, and Public Engagement. Visit their website to learn more about their current internship offerings: https://www.sfmoma.org/join-the-team/internship-program/

di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art is a catalyst for transformative experiences with contemporary art of Northern California. The nonprofit art center presents dynamic exhibitions and educational programs for all ages and houses the foremost collection of contemporary Bay Area art in the world. A wide range of styles, media, and subject matter provide an overview of the creative energy and freedom to experiment that characterize this region of California. di Rosa features two galleries, a sculpture park, a 35-acre lake, and a wildlife preserve, all located on 217 scenic acres in Napa Valley’s famed Carneros region. di Rosa offers a limited number of internships in the areas of Collections Management, Collections Care, Development, Marketing, Education and Civic Engagement, and Arts Administration. For more information about their current offerings, visit their website: https://www.dirosaart.org/internships_fellowships/

Since our founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of our collection, our innovative and extensive education programs, and our architecturally significant campus. More than 25,000 works of art represent American and European painting, the history of art in glass, ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian works, Asian and African art, medieval art, sculpture, decorative arts, graphic arts, and modern and contemporary art. The Toledo Museum of Art offers a variety of internships across their many departments, including Archives, Art Camp, Collections Inventory, Community Outreach, Development, Exhibitions, Information Technology, Learning and Intrepration Digital Image, Conservation, and School and Teacher Programs. For more information about their current offerings, visit their website: https://www.toledomuseum.org/node/1360

The Toledo Museum of Art also offers a paid Pre-Program Conservation internship for those interested in focusing on a career in Art Conservation. This internship specifically gives a student experience in working with Outdoor Sculpture Conservation and will work with the Museum's Conservator, Conservation Fellow, and Conservation Technician. More information can be found on their website!

Each year the Dallas Museum of Art offers nine paid internship positions divided among the Museum’s Education, Curatorial, and Exhibitions and Interpretation departments. Established in 1974, the McDermott Internship Program allows interns to work closely with staff throughout the Museum and provides opportunities for individual contributions, resulting in an in-depth and well-rounded perspective on museum work. For more information on their current internship offerings, visit their website: https://dma.org/about/internships

The LACMA offers a paid internship in Collection Information & Digital Assets. The Collection Information & Digital Assets department (CIDA) are stewards of the art administration systems (collection management system, digital asset management system, work order management system) and their data, providing strategic digital solutions and support throughout data lifecycles for a variety of internal and external users needs. CIDA governs metadata standards, systems development, assessment, and preservation of high-value digital assets, and consults on greater museum-wide digital initiatives. The team works closely with other departments to support the acquisition program, exhibition calendar, and other institutional projects and priorities. For more information on their current offerings, visit their website: https://www.lacma.org/jobs?tab=internships#internships

The Bass Museum offers unpaid internships in a variety of areas including Collections & Exhibitions, Social Media, Graphic Design, Art & Museum Education, and Special Events. For more information on their current offerings, visit their website: https://thebass.org/available-internships/

The High Museum offers paid summer internships in a variety of their departments including Education, Fabrication, and Registrar. Visit their website for more information on their current offerings: https://high.org/teens-and-college/summer-internships/

The MCA offers paid internships across many of their departments including Collections & Exhibitions, Strategic Communications, Curatorial, Development, Learning, Performance and Public Practice, and Content Strategy-Video. For more information on their current offerings, visit their website: https://mcachicago.org/About/Internships

The Kemper Museum offers internships in many areas including Administration, Curatorial, Development, Education, Marketing & Communications, Registration, and Special Events. For more information, visit their website: https://www.kemperart.org/volunteer-internships

Contact: visitorservices@kemperart.org

The Asheville Art Museum offers both paid and unpaid internships in across many of their deparments including Communications, Curatorial (Museum Diversity, Collections Management, and Preparation), Finance, Learning & Engagement, and Legal. For more information on their current offerings, visit their website: https://www.ashevilleart.org/about/careers/intern/

The North Carolina Museum of Art offers internships across their departments, including Accessibility, Advancement, Curatorial, Education, Registration, Marketing & Communications, Membership, Public Programs, Outreach, and Video. For more information about their offerings, visit their website: https://ncartmuseum.org/get_involved/interns/

Contact: internships@ncartmuseum.org

Reynolda House internship participants assist with the daily operation of the Education and Program departments, helping with school field trips and family programs. In addition to completing required readings and accompanying tours of the Museum, all interns undertake a research project about a selected work of art in the collection, correlating it with literature and music of the same historical period. Additional internship experiences may be available in other Museum departments, including Marketing & Communications and Development. For more information about their current offerings, visit their website: https://reynolda.org/employment-internships/

The Brooklyn Museum offers both paid and unpaid internships in many of their departments including Committee for Institutional History, Collections Practices, and Provenance, Conservation, Curatorial, Digital Collections & Services, Education, Exhibitions, Public Programs, Archives, and Conservation. For more information about their current offerings, visit their website: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/about/careers

Contact: internships@brooklynmuseum.org

Not accepting internship applications for the summer 2022 cycle, but does have the Summer College Workshop: The Summer College Workshop is a paid remote enrichment program open to current undergraduate and graduate students from any major or discipline. Unlike the Guggenheim’s internship program, the Workshop is an experimental classroom for students to collaborate and design their own project inspired by an exhibition at the museum. The specific project and theme will change based on the exhibitions on view. Over the course of ten weeks, participants hear from artists, museum professionals, and scholars as they build their research, critical-thinking, and presentation skills, culminating in a final project that is published in an e-book.

For information about the Frick Collection internships, visit their website: https://www.frick.org/careers

Contact: internships@frick.org

The Philadelphia Museum of Art offers paid internships across their departments including Administration, Collections, Conservation, Curatorial, Development, Editorial, Education, Finance, Human Resources, Information and Intrepretive Techology, Library & Archives, Marketing & Communications, Membership & Visitor Operations, Photography, Registrar, Special Events, and more. Interns also attend a Museum Studies seminar which offers gallery talks with curators, discussions with administrators, conversations with every museum departments, behind-the-scenes tours, presentations on the museum's history and collections, and field trips. For more information about their internship program, visit their website: https://www.philamuseum.org/jobs/?arID=50

The Barnes Foundation offers paid internships in Development, Collections & Exhibitions, Community, Youth, & Family Programs, Conservation, Development, Editorial/Publications, Education, Finance, Graphic Design, Human Resources, Marketing & Social Media, Public Programs, Public Relations, Registration, and more. For more information, visit their website: https://www.barnesfoundation.org/about/careers-and-volunteering

Contact: internship@barnesfoundation.org

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