Cohort Program Internship
About The Position
The Art Bridges Internship Program seeks twelve interns for the summer of 2026. 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, including marketing assets, convening toolkit, and partner templates. Contributing to the development of collateral designed to enhance and streamline the partner experience as part of the program’s redesign. Collaborating with team members to ensure materials effectively communicate key information and align with program goals.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a university degree program (at the undergraduate or graduate level) or a recent graduate (<1 year) with an interest in entering the workforce as an emerging arts professional
- 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, including marketing assets, convening toolkit, and partner templates.
- Contributing to the development of collateral designed to enhance and streamline the partner experience as part of the program’s redesign.
- Collaborating with team members to ensure materials effectively communicate key information and align with program goals.
Benefits
- Paid and eligible for course credits
- Travel and housing supported by Art Bridges
- Free rental bikes for the summer upon request
- Site visits to regional cultural institutions Past trips include Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Momentary, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchange (CACHE), and a day in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to visit the Philbrook Museum of Art, Greenwood Rising, and the Gathering Place.
- 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, job interview preparation, networking, mindfulness in the workplace, copyright and courier training, etc.
- Networking opportunities with staff across Art Bridges and within other regional cultural institutions and organizations through off-site visits
- Intern-led public speaking program, This American Art Life, where summer interns share about themselves, discuss current art news, and present their projects and accomplishments in a final presentation
- Additional recreational and social activities, such as social mixers with interns across Bentonville and staff events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
