Recognizing the importance of early career exposure to prints, the IFPDA Foundation aims to empower print curators to cultivate the next generation of scholars, curators, dealers, and specialists in the field of fine prints.

Each year, the IFPDA Foundation funds summer curatorial internships in museum print collections. Host institutions are awarded funding based on their ability to provide an intern with object-based experience in the collection under the guidance of one or more experienced print specialists. More information can be found in the guidelines on the external link.

As an established and respected organization, the DIA is an excellent place for interns to explore interests in museums and non-profits. Beyond learning about the art collections, interns are able to contribute to everything that helps the museum run smoothly. Interns will work under the guidance and supervision of a DIA professional on a specific project with established learning outcomes.

The Curatorial Intern in the Department of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs will learn about the care and research of works on paper collection at a major museum.

Duties will include:
- Assistance with research and cataloging of new acquisitions.
- Assistance with exhibition research, checklist management, and development of prints, drawings, and photography exhibitions.
- Assistance with planning enrichments and programs that support the Department of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs.

QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates should have a background in one of the following areas of study at an undergraduate Junior level or above or a related field at an accredited university:
- Art History
- Fine Arts

Candidates must have at least introductory art history coursework and at least two specialized courses in art history listed on their resume. Research experience and interpersonal communication skills are required. Experience with handling artwork is preferred.

Proficiency in latest version of Office 365, including SharePoint, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel is required.

This internship is blended and will include on site and virtual work.

For more information and to apply please visit the external link below.

The department of Prints and Drawings at the Art Institute of Chicago is excited to invite current undergraduate students, graduate students, and/or recent graduates to apply for their McMullan Arts Leadership internship position. In this position, the intern will receive training on identifying print and drawing techniques, the care and handling of works on paper, collection database software, object-based research, and museum policy issues such as ethics and security. The intern will have the opportunity to work with curators on individual research projects and in the context of the regular operation of the department study room, the Jean and Steven Goldman Study Center.

Located in the Art Institute’s Michigan Avenue building, the Jean and Steven Goldman Study Center houses the museum’s collection of works on paper. The collection includes over 60,000 prints, drawings, artist portfolios and books. Within the study center is the Glore Print Study Room which is open to the public by appointment. Visitors are allowed to request works in advance and view them in the study room under the supervision of curatorial staff. The study room also houses a library of catalogues raisonnés, exhibition catalogues and reference books.

INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES

Become familiar with objects in the Prints and Drawings collection
Develop a skillset for the safe handling and storage of works on paper
Learn to identify various printmaking and drawing techniques
Facilitate daily operations of the Prints and Drawings study room
Develop mentor relationships with field practitioners
Build peer-to-peer relationships with fellow interns

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the study room manager in preparing the study room for visitors
Monitor the study room to ensure visitor protocols are observed
Safely move art objects to and from their home locations
Become familiar with the collection software
Assist curators on individual research projects
Support the work of Prints and Drawings staff as needed


About the McMullan Arts Leadership Internship:

The McMullan Arts Leadership Internship program is part of a museum-wide effort to provide students from diverse backgrounds, including those underrepresented in the museum field, the opportunity to gain experience, career awareness, networks, and skills that will together position them to succeed as future art museum leaders. Those selected join an intern cohort and have access to a range of programs to support their development in addition to their specific departmental placement. Mentorship is provided throughout the intern experience. Interns are also encouraged to remain connected to the museum and to other interns as part of an alumni network.

Qualifications
Undergraduate or graduate student in the Chicago metropolitan area; recent graduates (within one year of graduation) will also be considered
Major or focus in art history, studio art, museum studies, or a related field
Demonstrated interest in Prints and Drawings as a curatorial field and area of study
Enthusiasm for engaging with researchers and scholars across the field of Prints and Drawings
Eagerness to learn collection software systems
Strong organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills are highly desired

Application must include the following materials:

1- Resume

2- Cover letter that addresses the following:
Why do you want to work in this internship at the Art Institute of Chicago? What qualities do you have that you think museums need more of? Barriers to pursuing a career in the arts and museums can take many forms, and we recognize that members of underrepresented groups experience greater challenges in the museum career pathway. Discuss what challenge or challenges you face (identity-based, socioeconomic, educational, other) as you consider a career in the arts and museums, and how this internship could play a role in surmounting those obstacles.

The intern will work in the Department of Drawings and Prints, assisting with a major exhibition of Cézanne’s works on paper. The intern will participate in the research, logistics, planning, and organization of the exhibition itself, and its related programs and initiatives, under the guidance of the curatorial staff. The intern may also participate in additional essential activities of the department, including assisting staff in the following areas: collection management, acquisitions, loans, and administration. Reports to Associate Curator.

Requirements: The ideal candidate has an art history background, with a focus on art of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A reading knowledge of French is preferred. The candidate must possess very strong research skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and prioritize. Previous experience working in a museum or gallery setting preferred.

Eligibility: Recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs. The Museum encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for the duration of the program.

About MoMA Internships
Full-time, 7-month internships with stipends are offered for recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs interested in pursuing a museum career. Interns will be provided focused departmental training, complemented with regular activities designed for this cohort to receive greater exposure to the museum and art fields. At this time, interns are expected to begin the program on a rotational basis between onsite and remote work. The Museum will evaluate this periodically according to internal health and safety guidelines.

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.

DATES OF TERM
February 8—September 3, 2021

APPLICATION DEADLINE
November 8, 2020, 11:59 PM EST

DECISION NOTIFICATION
December 18, 2020

REQUIRED COMMITMENT
Full time (Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m–5:30 p.m.)

ELIGIBILITY
Recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs. The Museum encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for the duration of the program.

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.

STIPEND
$19,000 stipend (gross), subject to applicable tax withholdings. Health benefits are included.

Please visit the 'External Link' below for more information and to apply.

The intern will assist with an exhibition of works by Ivorian artist Frédéric Bruly Bouabré. The intern will participate in the research, logistics, planning, and organization of the exhibition itself, and its related programs and initiatives, under the guidance of the curatorial staff. The intern may also participate in additional essential activities of the department, including assisting staff in the following areas: collection management, acquisitions, loans, and administration. The position reports to the Deputy Director, Curatorial Affairs, and Department Manager, Drawings and Prints. This internship is supported by MoMA's Friends of Education, a Museum affiliate group dedicated to supporting African American and African diaspora artists and audience development at the Museum.

Requirements: The ideal candidate has an art history background, and a focus on 20th-century African art. Reading, writing, and speaking proficiency in French is preferred. The candidate must possess very strong research skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and prioritize. Previous experience working in a museum or gallery setting preferred.

Eligibility: Recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs. The Museum encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines to apply. International candidates are eligible to apply. The Museum encourages applications from members of historically underrepresented groups in the curatorial and museum profession, including art history students who are members of racial and/or ethnic minority groups, are differently-abled, or are from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for the duration of the program.

About MoMA Internships
Full-time, 7-month internships with stipends are offered for recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs interested in pursuing a museum career. Interns will be provided focused departmental training, complemented with regular activities designed for this cohort to receive greater exposure to the museum and art fields. At this time, interns are expected to begin the program on a rotational basis between onsite and remote work. The Museum will evaluate this periodically according to internal health and safety guidelines.

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.

DATES OF TERM
February 8—September 3, 2021

APPLICATION DEADLINE
November 8, 2020, 11:59 PM EST

DECISION NOTIFICATION
December 18, 2020

REQUIRED COMMITMENT
Full time (Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m–5:30 p.m.)

ELIGIBILITY
Recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs. The Museum encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for the duration of the program.

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.

STIPEND
$19,000 stipend (gross), subject to applicable tax withholdings. Health benefits are included.

Please visit the 'External Link' below for more information and to apply.

The Department of Prints and Drawings is pleased to offer a paid internship for Summer 2020. Every intern receives training related to identifying print and drawing techniques, the care and handling of works on paper, collection database software, object-based research, and museum policy issues such as ethics and security. Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with curators both on individual research projects and in the context of the regular operation of the study room.

INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES:
• Hands on experience with works on paper
• Deeper understanding of print and drawing techniques and object research
• Exposure to curatorial and museum practices
• Mentor relationships with field practitioners

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in the daily operation of the study room
• Artist and object-based research relating to upcoming exhibitions
• Assist in the writing of justifications for new acquisitions
• On-line cataloging of the collection
• Label writing for rotating exhibitions

Qualifications
• Upper-level undergraduate or graduate student with a major in art history or studio art. Must have completed two or more years of college-level coursework in art history and/or studio art.
• Must be willing and able to commit to 4 full working days per week for the length of the summer term (approx. 10 weeks).
• Must be able to attend 2 scheduled orientation/training days.
• Relevant experience with works on paper, art history research, and collection management.
• Excellent writing skills and one or more foreign languages preferred (especially French, Spanish, Italian, or German).

APPLICATION:
A resume and cover letter are required for the application. Cover letter should include:
• What you hope to gain from this internship experience
• What you will contribute to this internship

Application deadline: March 30, 2020

Along with an online application, send a cover letter and resume, including relevant work experience and course work to:
Kate Howell
Coordinator for the Department of Prints and Drawings Intern Program
(312) 443-3660
chowel@artic.edu

The department of old master prints in the division of prints and drawings seeks an intern to research and catalog 18th-century European prints, albums, and illustrated books in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This project will entail working closely with objects and entering cataloging information (artist names, titles, dates, media, dimensions, inscriptions, provenance, and catalogue raisonné references) into records in The Museum System (TMS), the Gallery’s collection management database. The intern will regularly consult with staff in the division of prints and drawings as well as the department of paper conservation. Tasks may involve assisting with visitors in the Print Study Room and participating in various activities across the division’s departments.

Applicants should have an MA in art history, reading proficiency in at least one European language (preferably French, German, or Italian), previous work experience in a department of prints and drawings, and a working familiarity with both the history of graphic arts before 1900 and collection management databases.

Internships in the Museum Profession at the National Gallery of Art provide institutional training to students interested in pursuing a museum career. Working closely with professional staff at the Gallery, interns participate in the ongoing work of a department, complete a project or a discrete portion of a larger project, and attend a weekly seminar that introduces the staff, departments, programs, and functions of the Gallery.

Eligibility
Although consideration will be given to students with a spring 2020 undergraduate degree, preference will be given to applicants who are enrolled in a graduate program or are recent MA, MS, MFA, or MLS graduates (degree must have been received no earlier than 2019). Candidates who are people of color, LGBTQ+, bilingual or multilingual, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This is an international program.

Terms
Interns are in residence at the Gallery from September 14, 2020, to May 7, 2021, and work full time. Interns receive a stipend of approximately $26,000 that is subject to all applicable taxes. Interns, using an authorized public transportation method, will receive an employer-provided fare subsidy to apply toward their monthly transit costs.

Deadline: January 12, 2020

By the date above, all application materials must be submitted online and in English. We will not accept applications or related materials via email, postal mail, or in person. There is no fee to apply to any of the internships.

Please visit the 'External Link' below for more information about required application materials and to access the online submission form.

Getty Graduate Internships are offered in the four programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust—the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Research Institute, the Getty Conservation Institute, and the Getty Foundation, as well as in Getty Publications—to graduate students who intend to pursue careers in the visual arts. Training and work experience placements are available in areas such as curatorial, education, conservation, research, publications, information management, public programs, and grantmaking. To learn more about the Graduate Intern experience, follow the #GettyGrad conversation on Facebook.

Curators Naoko Takahatake, Julian Brooks, and Jim Ganz are pleased to invite applications for three 12-month graduate curatorial internships, starting in September 2020:

Curatorial (Prints and Drawings), Getty Research Institute (Naoko Takahatake)
Working closely with the Curator of Prints and Drawings, the intern will participate in two collection assessment and research projects: 1) a curatorial and conservation review of the Getty Trust Art Collection, which includes some 260 works, primarily prints and drawings, by artists active in the United States and Europe since 1945, and 2) a survey of the Prints and Drawings collection, which dates from the 15th century to the present, and comprises more than 30,000 works. The permanent collection area(s) to be addressed can be determined by the intern’s expertise. While focused on these two projects, the intern will have opportunities to engage in a broad range of curatorial and administrative responsibilities. The intern will gain familiarity with various aspects of curatorial practice, including the care, handling, and cataloguing of works on paper, acquisition proposals, object-based research and writing, project management, and collaboration with collection managers, registrars, conservators, and other professional staff throughout the GRI. A background in art history, with some experience with prints and/or drawings, and reading knowledge of German plus French or Italian are preferred.

Drawings Department, J. Paul Getty Museum (Julian Brooks)
The Drawings Department intern will be deeply involved in a variety of curatorial projects, including preparing exhibitions both large and small, researching potential/new acquisitions, and creating labels and web content. He or she will work directly with the curators on the study and display of the Getty’s major collection of European drawings

Photographs Department, J. Paul Getty Museum (Jim Ganz)
The intern in the Department of Photographs will assist the curatorial staff on one or more exhibitions scheduled for 2020-2021 and beyond, including projects related to American, European and Japanese photography. Responsibilities may include conducting research on the permanent collection, cataloging works for display, drafting label copy, and assisting with logistics related to the organization of exhibitions and publications. In addition, the intern will work on acquisition proposals and collections management. The intern will also staff the department’s study room one day per week. Candidates must possess attention to detail, good organizational skills, an ability to multitask, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Art handling and TMS training will be provided, but previous experience is preferred.

Please visit the 'External Link' below for information about eligibility, terms, intern and trainee visa categories, application materials, and to access the online application.

Graduate student in the field of art history needed to assist with object research, preparation of interpretive material for upcoming exhibitions, cataloguing of the prints collection, and other projects as assigned. This internship is made possible by a generous grant from the IFPDA Foundation.

Qualifications:
B.A. in art history, and some graduate work in field of art history.

Salary:
$20/hour, 14 hours/week, 10 weeks

How To Apply:
Please send CV and a short cover letter expressing your interest in the position to elizabeth_rudy@harvard.edu.

Apply by:
June 06, 2019

The IPFDA summer intern will catalogue and research the Blanton Museum's print collection and conduct independent research for future exhibitions. The intern will gain wide knowledge across the field of print history and have the opportunity to craft and present an educational program related to the collection.

Essential functions:
• Conduct independent research to catalogue prints for future exhibitions.
• Under supervision of the Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings, gain expertise in the identification and accurate description of prints.