2026 Art Prep Intern: Summer (Housing Not Included)
About The Position
This Art Management/Preparation Department internship, taking place over 16 weeks during the fall academic semester, is designed around a range of critical collections care projects. Under the general supervision of the Collections Technician, in conjunction with the Associate Registrar for Collections, the intern will receive training and provide hands-on assistance to the preparation team in the care and storage of the museum’s collection, while learning about a variety of techniques and materials used to care for various works of different mediums.
Requirements
- College student, with completed coursework in studio art, art history, history, museum studies, or library science.
- Sign a confidentiality agreement.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with complex database systems a plus.
- Experience with data entry and proofreading.
- Undergraduate Intern seeking an art-related degree, preferably with a background in studio art and a sensibility for methods and materials.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the improvement of housing works on paper, including photographs, prints, drawings, and books.
- Assisting with routine yearly maintenance of outdoor bronze sculptures. This includes thoroughly cleaning and waxing the sculptures to protect them from the elements.
- Assisting with the annual collection inventory, which will include exposure to and learning about the variety of different works in the collection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
