About the role#
The Studio Museum in Harlem offers an internship program for students and recent graduates to gain experience in a professional museum setting. You will work under the direction of curatorial assistants to support the department through research and administrative projects. This role involves collaborating with museum staff and participating in workshops focused on contemporary museology.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research and writing for artists and objects in the permanent collection.
- Perform administrative tasks to support the curatorial library.
- Research mission-specific exhibitions happening globally.
- Complete administrative tasks for exhibition-related projects.
- Collaborate on projects with museum staff.
- Participate in meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or graduate student status.
- Major or minor in art history, visual culture, or a related field.
- Interest in curatorial work.
- Excellent writing and research skills.
- Knowledge of the contemporary art world.
- Ability to handle multiple projects at once and work independently.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: January 11, 2027 to April 16, 2027.
- Commitment: 20 hours per week during the workweek.
- Modality: Hybrid, with three days per week on-site. Tuesdays are mandatory for all interns.
- Compensation: Stipend of $5,040.
- Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
About Studio Museum in Harlem
The Studio Museum in Harlem functions as a center for artists of African descent. It supports work influenced by black culture. The museum operates as a nonprofit organization based in New York. It was founded in 1968 and currently employs 113 people.
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