The intern will assist curators with an assessment of the collection of European paintings, sculptures, and works on paper. The intern will enhance records in the Museum's collections management system (TMS); update content on the Museum website; conduct provenance research for European paintings, sculpture, and works on paper; research and write acquisition justifications; and assist with cataloguing the collection of European works on paper. The intern will support curatorial projects by attending interdepartmental meetings and working collaboratively with staff across the Museum.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support ongoing research and documentation of the Dallas Museum of Art’s European paintings, sculptures, and works on paper
Update and augment collections content within TMS and on the website
Conduct provenance research (training will be provided)
Research and draft acquisition justifications
Draft labels and didactic materials
Conduct research utilizing various resources, including object files and the Museum's Mayer Library and Archive
Attend regular one-on-one, departmental, and interdepartmental team meetings
Support other curatorial projects of the European art department as needed, including works on paper rotations and exhibition research

Education, Experience, and Certification:

BA in Art History
Background in one or more areas of European art from the Middle Ages to the 19th century
Reading proficiency in French, German, Italian, or Dutch preferred