2027 Art Management Summer Intern
About The Position
The Crystal Bridges & the Momentary Art Management Internship gives a student the opportunity to learn about and contribute to museum registration activities, including collections care and exhibition logistics. The intern will use the museum's collections management system, The Museum System (TMS), and may observe the movement of artworks for storage, loans, photography, conservation, and display. The position also involves processing artwork information in digital and paper records, including historical artwork data, image reproduction rights, and conservation documentation. The intern will gain practical experience with exhibition procedures by attending cross-departmental planning meetings and observing art installation and deinstallation. By the end of the internship, they will have developed an understanding of registrar's office operations and gained insight into a career in museum registration while supporting the team. The anticipated internship dates are May 31 through July 23, 2027. The weekly schedule will be arranged with the direct supervisor. Compensation is $12.00 per hour for high school interns, $13.00 for undergraduate students, and $14.00 for graduate students. Housing is not guaranteed and is dependent on funding availability.
Requirements
- Be a college student with completed coursework in studio art, art history, history, museum studies, or library science; other majors will also be considered.
- To qualify for bachelor's or master's hours or compensation, be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from one within the past three years, and submit a current class schedule or official transcript.
- Submit a complete application that includes both a cover letter and a resume.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with complex database systems.
- Experience with data entry and proofreading.
Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed and accurate data entry in the collections management database (TMS).
- Organize and file relevant documentation in paper and digital object files.
- Assist with routine condition checks of artworks on display in the museum's galleries.
- Assist with unpacking and intake of new acquisitions and loans to the collection.
- Attend cross-departmental exhibition planning meetings.
- Shadow art installations and deinstallations when possible.
- Assist with various departmental projects as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
