[Summer 2026] Curatorial - Prewar Art Internship

Whitney Museum of American Art • New York, NY

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Whitney’s summer internship program is a full-time, paid, nine-week session primarily for undergraduate students. The program includes training, direct work experience, professional development, and a weekly speaker series. The 2026 Summer internship will be hybrid, meaning interns will work onsite at least three days per week. The program will begin on Monday, June 1, and end on Friday, July 31. Participants must be available Monday through Friday for nine consecutive weeks, five days per week. The application window for our Summer 2026 Hearst Family Internship is now open through Friday, January 16th. Please note that all candidates will be considered on a rolling basis, and as such, some opportunities may close before the deadline. The Whitney seeks a Curatorial intern for Summer 2026. To view all Internship opportunities and to learn more about The Whitney's offerings, please refer to our Internships Page.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in art history; knowledge of and interest in American art from 1900–1960 is preferred
• Previous research experience required; archival research experience is preferred
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Undergraduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible
• Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year’s worth of academic coursework; undergraduate freshmen are not eligible

Responsibilities

• Conducting research and providing administrative support for forthcoming exhibitions related to American art from 1900–1960
• Providing research and administrative support for permanent collection stewardship, gifts and acquisitions
• Conducting archival and provenance research
• Assisting in preparing materials for the archives
• Assisting with regular exhibition proposals, preparing presentations, and other administrative tasks that relate more broadly to the prewar department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees