Art Bridges Summer 2026 Learning & Engagement 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. Learning & Engagement Department Overview: Collaborates with Art Bridges’ partners to activate their loans and create community engagement through multidisciplinary, community-building, and transformative programs Intern projects may include: Contributing to Learning & Engagement partner calls for feedback surrounding audience-targeted programs and initiatives. Supporting strategy development for Learning & Engagement initiatives or funding cohorts. Creating interpretive and educational materials for digital and collection-based resources. Collecting research on current museum practices and compiling data on trends in partner and nationwide museum programs and audiences. Contributing to storytelling efforts through blog posts and Idea Center entries. Assisting with data entry, resource creation, and awards or grant-related processes, as needed.
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
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with CRM systems as well as research and web-based search tools strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Contributing to Learning & Engagement partner calls for feedback surrounding audience-targeted programs and initiatives.
- Supporting strategy development for Learning & Engagement initiatives or funding cohorts.
- Creating interpretive and educational materials for digital and collection-based resources.
- Collecting research on current museum practices and compiling data on trends in partner and nationwide museum programs and audiences.
- Contributing to storytelling efforts through blog posts and Idea Center entries.
- Assisting with data entry, resource creation, and awards or grant-related processes, as needed.
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
- 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
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
