2026 Curatorial Intern: Summer

Crystal Bridges Museum • Bentonville, AR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Curatorial Intern supports the curatorial team in the research, interpretation, and presentation of artworks and exhibitions. This position is open to current students and provides hands on exposure to curatorial practice within a museum setting. Interns support a variety of projects, including exhibition development, object research, interpretive writing such as object labels, and initiatives related to the full range of the museum’s craft collection, from historic to contemporary. As a Curatorial Intern, you will help bring innovative projects to life by providing essential support for craft focused initiatives within the museum and beyond. By contributing directly to ongoing projects, the intern expands upon their academic training and applies their knowledge and skills in a professional environment while gaining insight into the collaborative and intellectual work that shapes curatorial decision making.

Requirements

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated research and writing skills
• Positive attitude and collaborative spirit
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion
• Proficiency in using standard office equipment including copiers and telephone, as well as Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s hours, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years.
• Students will be required to submit a current schedule or official transcript.
• Proper identification verifying eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Build object files for new acquisitions including works in ceramics, wood, fiber, glass, and metal.
• Fact-check information, write object-related content, and prepare presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Conduct research on potential acquisitions to support the growth of the museum’s diverse holdings in American craft.
• Join for curatorial review of artwork installation in CB’s new expansion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree