Art Bridges Summer 2026 Curatorial 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. Curatorial Department Overview: The Curatorial department stewards the research and presentation of the Art Bridges Collection, an evolving representation of American art from the 19th century to today, across diverse media and voices. With more than 200 artworks available for loan at no cost to US museums, the team provides strategic and curatorial support, including object research, label writing, and exhibition consultation. Intern projects may include: Supporting the curatorial development of the internally curated exhibition I Refuse to be Invisible by participating in exhibition design, research of interpretative materials, and logistics. Assisting in the scholarly development of interpretive materials for works in the Art Bridges Collection, writing label copies, object essays, artist biographies, provenance, and exhibition history. Conducting research on living artists represented in the Art Bridges Collection to develop interview questions for an oral history project and assisting with editing and transcribing recorded interviews.
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
- Please provide your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the Art Bridges Internship Program.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the curatorial development of the internally curated exhibition I Refuse to be Invisible by participating in exhibition design, research of interpretative materials, and logistics.
- Assisting in the scholarly development of interpretive materials for works in the Art Bridges Collection, writing label copies, object essays, artist biographies, provenance, and exhibition history.
- Conducting research on living artists represented in the Art Bridges Collection to develop interview questions for an oral history project and assisting with editing and transcribing recorded interviews.
Benefits
- Travel and housing supported by Art Bridges
- Free rental bikes for the summer upon request
- Site visits to regional cultural institutions
- Participation in the Art Bridges Creative Career Chats (in person or virtual)
- Professional development workshops and trainings
- 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
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