Art Bridges Summer 2026 Traveling Exhibitions 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. Traveling Exhibitions Department Overview: Engages with museums of many sizes to develop and travel exhibitions drawn from a single institution’s collection, supporting the creation, preparation, and presentation of traveling exhibitions with lending and borrowing partners across the country. Intern projects may include: Supporting the organization and management of exhibition checklists and loan requests within the collections database. Assisting with loan requests and tracking. Developing systems to streamline documentation and track exhibition proposals. Assisting with data entry, organization, and process improvement for exhibition and loan management.
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
- Supporting the organization and management of exhibition checklists and loan requests within the collections database.
- Assisting with loan requests and tracking.
- Developing systems to streamline documentation and track exhibition proposals.
- Assisting with data entry, organization, and process improvement for exhibition and loan management.
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
