Curatorial Intern

About Our Organization

Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society.

Internship Program Description

The Museum’s Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates' valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology.

*Please note that only individuals authorized to work in the United States will be considered for acceptance into the internship program.*

Job Summary

The Curatorial Intern will work under the direction of the Curatorial Assistants. Interns will be involved in a range of curatorial research projects. A key component of this internship will be conducting research and writing for objects and artists represented in the permanent collection, as well as administrative tasks to support the department’s curatorial library. Projects will also include deep research on mission specific-related exhibitions happening globally. The intern may also be maintaining digital exhibition archives or completing administrative tasks for exhibition-related projects.

The Curatorial Internship position is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring/minoring in art history, visual culture, or a related field. Applicants should be interested in curatorial work and have excellent writing and research skills and knowledge of the contemporary art world. Applicants must be able to handle multiple projects at once and work independently.

Application Information

The Spring 2025 season will feature five internship positions: Communications, Collections, Curatorial, Director’s Office, and Education.

Applicants are encouraged to designate both a first and second choice for the positions they wish to be considered for. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only candidates chosen for interviews will receive direct communication regarding the status of their application.

Applicants are required to submit the following for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample (no more than 5 pages)
• Optional: A video, up to 2 minutes (max), discussing your interest in the Studio Museum, the specific position you have applied for, and how an internship would impact your career. This is entirely optional and intended to accommodate those with accessibility needs. Videos can be sent to smi@studiomuseum.org.

Dates and Details

Spring 2025 Dates: January 13, 2025 – April 14, 2025 (14-weeks)

Requirements: 15 hours a week, during the workweek (M-F). Interns must work in-person two days of the week, with Tuesdays mandatory for interns.

Stipend: $3,360

Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on November 4, 2024

Applicants will be notified about interviews by December 1, 2024.

• If you have not heard back before the set date, you have not been considered as a finalist for the Spring 2025 cohort.

All interns must attend an in-person orientation day on January 13, 2025, to commence their program.

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