2026 Performance and Artist-in-Residence Intern: Summer (Housing Provided)

Art and Wellness Enterprises•Bentonville, AR

7d•$13 - $14•Onsite

About The Position

The Intern, Performance & Artist-in-Residence is a member of the Curatorial team who supports the programmatic vision through curatorial and administrative support as well as the multiple initiatives of the Artist in Residence Program. Reporting to the Curator, Performance and Director, Artist-in-Residence the Intern, Performance & Artist-in-Residence supports an active team in the research, planning and implementation of Performance and Artist-in-Residence activities across Crystal Bridges and the Momentary, including but not limited to: exhibitions, festivals, artist talks, special projects, and Artist-in-Residency visitors and programs. Through curatorial research, producing, administration, planning and hosting, the Intern, Performance & Artist-in-Residence will support communication with artists and their representatives, external contractors, and community partners. This position requires being knowledgeable of all programs under the purview of Performance and the Artist-in-Residence program and acting as a bridge between idea generation, practical production, audience experience and artist relations. A strong collaborative spirit and interest in and experience with performance and artist relations is required.

Requirements

Focus on Arts Administration, Curating, Art History or equivalent experience preferred.
Knowledge of Performance including music, theater, dance, performance art, time-based media preferred.
Knowledge of Visual Arts preferred but not required
Experience working with Artists preferred but not required
Proven experience and success in project coordination and in meeting deadlines within fast-paced working environments
Willingness to learn specialized software systems is preferred, including TMS, EMS, Workday
Ability to work independently, as well as within a team
Ability to maintain the highest ethics as they relate to all aspects of curatorial endeavor and to understand and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

Support research and content development for the ongoing program of performances, presentations, commissions, and artist residencies
Support writing, including program notes, program descriptions, marketing copy, wall texts, content guides for use internally, and catalogue entries
Support artist led, public facing opportunities under the supervision of Curator
Support design, development and presenting of internal and external share outs
Support development, maintenance, and monitoring of Performance budget in collaboration with collaborating departments
Support venue tours and brief staff and volunteers on program details
Provide organizational support for Performance projects, including scheduling project meetings, booking meeting rooms, preparing agendas and sending out notes focused on next steps
Support review and execution of contracts
Support the coordination Performance and Artist-in-Residence interns and volunteers
Support organizing, maintaining, and archiving project files and documentation
Support project management of Performance projects, working closely with the Curator, Production team, internal departments, and various outside vendors
Support the daily operations of the Artist-in-Residence program
Support Curatorial Assistant, Performance & Artist-in-Residence Coordinator in arrangements for artists-in-residence, including housing, transportation, community connections, and in-studio/on-site needs.
Work closely with Curatorial team to support the growth and improvements of the developing program
Work closely with the other members of the Curatorial team, as well as with team members in Operations, Guest Experience, Brand Strategy and Communications, Learning & Engagement, Special Events
Perform duties in a consistently professional, approachable, proactive manner and be able to organize and balance multiple tasks, including administrative tasks that are complex in nature and require considerable discretion and confidentiality.
Work across multiple, overlapping timelines to ensure all external and inter-departmental communications are clear, timely, and documented.
Answer inquiries in a prompt, professional manner and ensure all inter-departmental communications are clear, timely, helpful, and documented
Provides suggestions to improve processes and for keeping projects on time and within budget
Keep supervisor informed as to any issues or changes in project scope
Helps foster team creativity, collegiality, timeliness, and mutual respect, to create experiences that engage and delight guests
Generates and contributes solutions as challenges crop up
Performs other duties as assigned