Cohort Program Internship
About The Position
The Art Bridges Internship Program seeks eight interns for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates are encouraged to apply for multiple roles with different departments based on their areas of interest. Cohort Program Department Overview: The Art Bridges Cohort Program expands access to American art by supporting multiyear, multi-institutional art-sharing partnerships among museums nationwide. The mission of the program is to create self-sustaining ecosystems of art sharing, collaboration, and community engagement across the country. Intern projects may include: Supporting the ideation, creation, and implementation of core program materials Helping to plan and execute on-site Cohort Program convenings Reviewing partner application materials
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a degree program (at the undergraduate or graduate level) at a college or university in the Northwest Arkansas region, or a recent graduate (<1 year) residing in the Northwest Arkansas region with an interest in entering the workforce as an emerging arts professional
- Deep interest in museums and passion for supporting their access-based efforts
- Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and ability to work effectively in a team and independently
- Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail
- Effective time-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with CRM systems as well as research and web-based search tools strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Supporting the ideation, creation, and implementation of core program materials
- Helping to plan and execute on-site Cohort Program convenings
- Reviewing partner application materials
Benefits
- Paid and eligible for course credit
- Site visits to regional cultural institutions Past trips include Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Momentary, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, and Alice Walton School of Medicine.
- Participation in the Art Bridges Creative Career Chats (in person or virtual) Past guests include Robert Peterson (contemporary artist); Jason Herrick (Chief Philanthropy Officer, The Metropolitan Museum of Art); Nisa Mackie (Director of Learning & Audience Engagement, MoMA); Christopher Marley (contemporary artist); and many more.
- Professional development workshops and trainings Past topics include resume building, cover letter writing, curriculum vitae development, and job interview preparation.
- Networking opportunities with staff across Art Bridges and within other regional cultural institutions and organizations
- Introductory meeting with Art Bridges CEO
- Additional recreational and social activities, such as intern coffee chats, all-staff events, etc.
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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
