The Morgan Library & Museum 2026 - Modern and Contemporary Drawings Summer Internship

The Morgan Library & Museum • New York, NY

just now • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Modern and Contemporary Drawings at The Morgan Library & Museum
seeks an intern to work directly with and be mentored by the curatorial team. The intern’s
responsibilities will include identifying collection items that need imaging, adding images to
artist files, ongoing collection research in libraries and archives, writing short descriptions and
wall labels, as well as conducting upcoming exhibition research. The candidate should have
knowledge of and interest in modern and contemporary art and be available to work four days
per week.

Requirements

• Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student
• Strong interest in a career in the museum or library field
• Eligibility to work in the United States; international candidates must be eligible to participate in a paid internship program in the United States
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of and interest in modern and contemporary art
• Be available to work four days per week

Responsibilities

• Identifying collection items that need imaging
• Adding images to artist files
• Ongoing collection research in libraries and archives
• Writing short descriptions and wall labels
• Conducting upcoming exhibition research

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed