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MoMA Department of Drawings and Prints Internship (Focus: Frédéric Bruly Bouabré)

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.
Relevant research areas: North America, Africa, 20th Century, Contemporary
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