2026 Art Management Intern: Summer (Housing Not Included)
About The Position
The Crystal Bridges & the Momentary Art Management Internship will provide a student with the opportunity to learn about and contribute to museum registration activities, including collections care and exhibition logistics. They will gain experience using the museum's collections management system (The Museum System) and have an opportunity to observe the physical movement of artworks for storage, loan, photography, conservation, and display. The intern will assist with processing artwork information in our digital and paper records, including historical artwork data, image reproduction rights, and conservation documentation. Additionally, the intern will acquire practical experience in exhibition procedures by participating in cross-departmental exhibition planning meetings and observing art installation and deinstallation. By the end of the internship, they will have developed a strong understanding of the operations of the registrar's office and gained insight into a career in museum registration, while providing essential support to our team.
Requirements
- College student, with completed coursework in studio art, art history, history, museum studies, or library science. Other majors will be considered.
- Experience with data entry and proofreading.
- Sign a confidentiality agreement.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with complex database systems a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed and accurate data entry in collections management database (TMS)
- Organize and file relevant documentation in both paper and digital object files
- Assist with routine condition checks of artworks on display in the museum’s galleries
- Assist with unpacking and intake process for new acquisitions and loans to the collection
- Attend cross-departmental planning meetings for exhibitions
- Shadow art installations and deinstallations when possible
- Various departmental projects as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
