Ayesha Bulchandani Curatorial Internship for Graduate Students

The Frick Collection • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Curatorial interns assist specialists in European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century, collaborating with curatorial staff on research projects pertaining to areas of art history represented in the Frick Collection. This internship provides a superb opportunity for participation in all aspects of curatorial work in a small, dynamic department and for interacting with staff across the institution.

Requirements

• The Ayesha Bulchandani Curatorial Internship is open to qualified graduate students pursuing a degree in art history.
• International candidates must have eligibility to participate in paid internship placements in the U.S.
• Applicants are responsible for their own housing and travel arrangements.
• Submit PDF of cover letter and résumé.
• Include the following in your cover letter: Your reasons for applying for the internship, including a statement describing how this internship would enhance your career plans or academic course of study The names, professional affiliations, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two references, at least one of which must be academic Current GPA (if applicable)

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to students with a background in Western art and a demonstrated interest in museum work.
• Candidates with an interest in 16th–19th-century decorative arts and/or 15th–16th-century Italian art are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Applicants should be extremely detail oriented, and reading proficiency in French and/or Italian is beneficial.
• Students from underserved communities who bring unique perspectives and experiences.
• Candidates receiving need-based financial aid from their academic institution.
• First-generation college students navigating graduate education as pioneers in their families.

Responsibilities

• Assist specialists in European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century
• Collaborate with curatorial staff on research projects pertaining to areas of art history represented in the Frick Collection
• Participate in all aspects of curatorial work in a small, dynamic department
• Interact with staff across the institution

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: All full-time employees are eligible for 14 paid holidays (all federal holidays including Juneteenth, and Election Day), including four floating holidays; two may be used in the first half of the calendar year, two may be used in the second half of the calendar year.
• Retirement: The Frick supports all employees in planning for retirement. The Frick provides all eligible employees with a defined benefit pension plan, the value of which is equivalent to an additional 12% in compensation. Employees may also choose to make additional contributions to the Frick's Tax Deferred Savings Plan (403(b)).
• Wellness Programs: The Frick offers an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships, and a discount on bike helmets.
• Meal Discount: When employees are working on-site, they may access a discount on food pickup or delivery through Seamless/Grubhub.
• MetroCard: all interns will receive a monthly unlimited Metro Card for the month(s) they are working onsite at The Frick.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern