Internship Timeline: June 5- August 11, 2023

Application Deadline: April 28, 2023

Paid Internship Position

Self Help Graphics & Art is seeking a qualified student for its Getty Marrow Undergraduate Documentation and Archives Internship position. The intern will work with Self Help Graphics & Art's offsite storage facility and remote, learn how to handle and store works on paper, and update catalog information to SHG's inventory and archive database. The Documentation and Archives intern will assist staff with updating the online shop in preparation for Self Help Graphics’ virtual Annual Print Fair and create a story for its Google Arts and Culture platform. The intern will gain skills in handling works on paper, archiving, digitizing, and researching print inventory for our database and website.

The intern will be required to work 35 - 40 hours per week. How to apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@selfhelpgraphics.com, with “Documentation and Archives Internship” in the subject line. The deadline to apply is April 28, 2023 11:59 PST.

The Ellsworth Kelly Studio, located in the idyllic Hudson Valley hamlet of Spencertown, New York, is seeking interns for its summer internship program. The seminal American artist Ellsworth Kelly (1923-2015) has a rich legacy and an active charitable foundation. His artwork continues to be exhibited globally and the Studio maintains the Ellsworth Kelly archive and over 10,000 original sculptures, paintings, prints and drawings. Ellsworth Kelly’s artworks are included in major museum collections around the world, including MoMA, Art Institute of Chicago, Tate Modern, SF MoMA, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and The Blanton Museum of Art, to name only a few. This year marks Ellsworth Kelly's Centennial and is an exciting moment for Ellsworth's legacy. Major exhibitions and events focused on his life and work are scheduled to take place throughout the year and the studio interns will have an opportunity to experience and participate in the preparations for some of these milestone events.

Intern placements and tasks will be based on the skills and experience of the applicant. Possible intern projects focus primarily on handling, organizing and researching archival materials. Other project areas include implementing archival storage, database entry and collection management. Interns would work directly with studio staff on pertinent projects and will learn about Kelly’s practice and his place in the history of American art. Kelly was an avid notetaker and extremely disciplined in steering his career and studio practice – making his studio an exciting place for those interested in archival research and in 20th century abstract American prints published by Gemini G.E.L and Fondation Maeght.

Preferred candidates are current or recently graduated MA/MFA students who are focused on 20th Century Art or American Abstraction. Candidates will ideally have prior experience with art handling, archival work and/or library studies. BA/BFA students are also considered, especially those with the experience and skills listed above. The daily schedule is flexible based on the availability/preferred schedule of the intern.

The internship term will run from June 5 – August 25, 2023. Pay is $7,000-9,000 depending on prior experience and level of training.

Spencertown is in the heart of the culturally rich region nestled between the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires. The studio is a 25-minute drive from downtown Hudson, NY (where the Amtrak station is located) and a 25-minute drive from Great Barrington, MA. The Studio encourages interns to take advantage of the diverse and exciting summer activities at nearby institutions like MASS MoCA, Tang Teaching Museum, Shaker Museum, Olana, Clarke Art Institute, Tanglewood, and Jacob's Pillow. Summer is a beautiful season to be in upstate New York - especially for those who enjoy culture and the outdoors!

It is recommended that interns have a driver’s license and access to a car. The Studio will facilitate and assist with carpool and transportation when relevant/necessary. While the Studio cannot provide local housing, it can recommend where to seek summer sublets in the area.

Be a part of a transformational experience and contribute to a national effort to share a diversity of women's voices from the past and present through the Because of Her Story (BOHS) Cohort Internship Program. Interns will amplify women’s stories to tell a more complete American history, reach a diverse audience, and empower and inspire people from all walks of life.

As part of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative (AWHI), the Smithsonian will host a cohort of 14 BOHS interns in Washington, D.C. Through a variety of experiential learning opportunities, including a hands-on internship with a designated Smithsonian unit, BOHS interns will gain a deeper understanding about museum and educational best practices, and will help further the work of the American Women’s History Initiative.

The Cleveland Museum of art has an opening for an internship in Curatorial Programs for the upcoming exhibit Tales of the City: Drawing in the Netherlands from Bosch to Bruegel. Applications are due by August 22.

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.

The intern will join a museum-wide intern cohort and have access to a range of programs to support their development in addition to their placement in Prints and Drawings. Mentorship is provided throughout the experience and connections with an intern alumni network will be established.

This opportunity, funded by the IFPDA Foundation, recognizes the importance of early career exposure to prints and printmaking to cultivating the next generation of scholars and curators in the field of fine prints. The Department of Prints & Drawings is offering the intern/fellow the prospect of assisting the Curator of Prints & Drawings with developing themes and researching modern and contemporary prints for upcoming installations in the museum’s Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. The intern/fellow will also contribute to the interpretive materials for these object-based installations.
The intern will help research prints for inclusion in the American and European art galleries in the museum’s Audrey Jones Beck Building, both of which have recently begun integrating works on paper into their permanent displays.
The intern will conduct provenance research on objects in the Department to update entries in TMS and curatorial files.
The intern will also assist in all aspects of department operations. The Intern will participate in various stages of exhibitions planning including creating checklists, conducting research, writing and editing didactic material, participating in design and installation, and generating original content for social media. The intern will also do independent research about works on paper in the Department of Prints & Drawings; assist in maintaining the department’s object and artist files; update information on the Department’s page on the MFAH web site; and update information about works on paper that will be visible on the museum’s online catalogue.
Learning Goals and Objectives:

This internship will provide invaluable practical experience to an individual interested in a career at an art museum, including training in art historical research and writing; identifying print and drawing techniques; gaining wide knowledge across the field of print history; learning art handling and storage procedures, and becoming proficient in The Museum System (TMS), a collection management database. The intern will work in the MFAH’s Works on Paper Study Center, the only facility of its kind in the American Southwest, and will work closely with the center’s staff.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Strong research, organization, and multitasking skills
Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Pleasant, professional manner when interacting with staff and the public (as necessary)
Interest in or experience with works on paper preferred
Reading knowledge of a foreign language (French, German, Italian or Spanish) preferred
Education and Eligibility

Student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or who recently (within one year) completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Art History (strongly preferred) or a related discipline are eligible for this opportunity.
Anticipated Schedule:

This part-time internship will comprise 200 hours spread over 13 weeks, with the intern working an average of 15 hours per week. The anticipated term is Tuesday, Sept. 6, through Friday, December 2, but adjustments may be considered to fit the intern’s schedule.
On-site working hours will be determined by the intern and Dr. Woodall based on the department’s schedule and the intern’s weekly availability.

Internship/Fellowship Stipend:

The intern will be paid an hourly salary of $15, generously funded by a $3,000 stipend from the IFPDA.

Please submit the following materials to interns@mfah.org by Friday, August 19, 2022.

- Letter of interest describing your experience and professional goals as relevant to this opportunity (maximum 1000 words)
- Résumé/CV
- Writing sample (10-page limit)

When submitting application materials, please include the name of the internship or fellowship in the subject line of your email.

Notifications will be sent out on 8/26/2022. Only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thanks to generous funding from the IFPDA, the Blanton Museum of Art is pleased to offer a paid curatorial internship to photograph, catalogue, and research the Blanton print collection and conduct independent research for future exhibitions. Under supervision of the Associate Curator of Prints, Drawings, and European Art, the IFPDA intern will gain expertise in the identification and accurate description of prints. The IFPDA Intern will help draft exhibition labels for an upcoming print exhibition and will have the opportunity to craft and present educational programs related to the collection.

This internship will take place on-site, with flexible dates between June and August 2022. The internship can be structured as full-time or part-time, and is designed for 200 hours total with a stipend of $3000.

For a full job description and to apply, please visit the external link.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is looking to hire an intern/fellow in the Prints and Drawings Department. Generously funded by the IFPDA Curatorial Intern scheme, the position will run form June 6 through August 12, 2022.

The Prints & Drawings department is offering the intern/fellow the prospect of assisting the curator with developing themes and researching modern and contemporary prints for upcoming installations in the Museum’s Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. The intern/fellow will also contribute to the interpretive materials for these object-based installations. With the aid of the curatorial assistant in the Prints & Drawings department, the intern/fellow will plan and execute four interactive tours on 18th-century and early-19thcentury American prints and printmaking techniques for middle school students attending the Bayou Bend Summer History Camp. The intern/fellow will conduct provenance research on objects in the department to update entries in The Museum System (TMS) and curatorial files. The intern/fellow will also assist in all aspects of department operations. The intern/fellow will participate in various stages of exhibition planning, including creating checklists; conducting research; writing and editing didactic material; participating in design and installation; and generating original content for social media. The intern will also conduct independent research about works on paper in the department; assist in maintaining the department’s object and artist files; update information for the department’s page on the MFAH website; and update information about works on paper that will be visible in the Museum’s online catalogue.

For more details, requirements, and how to apply, please visit external link.

The Ellsworth Kelly Studio, located in the idyllic Hudson Valley hamlet of Spencertown, New York, is seeking interns for its summer internship program. The seminal American artist Ellsworth Kelly (1923-2015) has a rich legacy and an active charitable foundation. His artwork continues to be exhibited globally and the Studio maintains the Ellsworth Kelly archive and over 10,000 original sculptures, paintings, prints and drawings. Ellsworth Kelly’s artworks are included in major museum collections around the world, including MoMA, Art Institute of Chicago, Tate Modern, SF MoMA, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and The Blanton Museum of Art, to name only a few.

Intern placements and tasks will be based on the skills and experience of the applicant. Possible intern projects relate to implementing archival storage, database entry, collection management, and creating organizational systems. Interns would work directly with studio staff on pertinent projects and will learn about Kelly’s practice and his place in the history of American art. Kelly was an avid notetaker and extremely disciplined in steering his career and studio practice – making his studio an exciting place for those interested in 20th century abstract American art.

Spencertown is in the heart of the culturally rich region nestled between the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires. The studio is a 25-minute drive from downtown Hudson, NY (where the Amtrak station is located) and a 25-minute drive from Great Barrington, MA. The Studio encourages interns to take advantage of the diverse and exciting summer activities at nearby institutions like MASS MoCA, Tang Teaching Museum, Shaker Museum, Olana, Clarke Art Institute, Tanglewood, and Jacob's Pillow. Summer is a beautiful season to be in upstate New York - especially for those who enjoy culture and the outdoors!

Preferred candidates are current or recently graduated MA/MFA students who are focused on 20th Century Art or American Abstraction. Candidates will ideally have prior experience with art handling, archival work and/or library studies. BA/BFA students are also considered, especially those with the experience and skills listed above. The daily schedule is flexible based on the availability/preferred schedule of the intern. The internship term will run from June 6 – August 26, 2022. Interns will be paid based on their prior experience and education level (stipend range is $7,000-9,000).

It is recommended that interns have a driver’s license and access to a car. The Studio will facilitate and assist with carpool and transportation when relevant/necessary. While the Studio cannot provide local housing, it can recommend where to seek summer sublets in the area.

Please email the following to interns@ekelly.org:
Cover letter (please limit to one page)
Resume (please limit to one page)
Two professional or academic references

The Norton Simon Museum offers graduate students the opportunity to work with curators and collections staff on a range of exhibition, research and object-oriented projects. This nine-month, paid internship is centered on the Museum’s outstanding art collection, and presents a valuable opportunity to gain museum experience. Please note that during the 2022-2023 academic year the internship may be conducted remotely, depending on health and safety guidelines in the city of Pasadena.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Assisting curators and registrars with temporary exhibitions and permanent collection displays
Contributing to digital projects
Conducting research on the collections*
Responding to public inquiries
Contributing to collections management and conservation projects
Writing wall labels, newsletter articles and other didactic materials

Strong research and writing skills are required; reading proficiency in a second language is preferred.

*Possible projects in the 2022-2023 academic year may include working with the archives of the The Blue Four Galka Scheyer Collection, and the Museum's collection of the 20th-century works on paper, especially those related to the Tamarind Lithography Workshop in Los Angeles.