Curatorial Intern - Studio Museum in Harlem
About Our Organization
Founded in 1968, The Studio Museum in Harlem is a cultural leader that champions and preserves the prolific legacy of artists of African descent while simultaneously promoting critical thinking about art, culture, and community. Born out of an urgent need amid the political, social, and cultural ferment of the late 1960s, the Studio Museum was founded to create a new paradigm in which institutionally ignored artists of color would be seen, discussed, rewarded, and made known to the public. Today, the Studio Museum continues to serve as the nexus for Black artists locally, nationally, and internationally, and for work inspired and influenced by Black culture.
Internship Program Description
The Museum’s Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates' valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology.
Please note that only individuals authorized to work in the United States will be considered for acceptance into the internship program. However, the Museum is open to receiving expressions of interest from non-work authorized individuals who wish to volunteer their services to the Museum.
Application Information
The Fall 2024 season will feature five internship positions: Communications, Curatorial, Development, Director’s Office, and Registrar.
Applicants are encouraged to designate both a first and second choice for the positions they wish to be considered for. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only candidates chosen for interviews will receive direct communication regarding the status of their application.
Applicants are required to submit the following for consideration:
- Resume
- Writing Sample (no more than 5 pages)
- Optional video, up to 2 minutes (max) that discusses your interest in the Studio Museum, the specific position you have applied for, and how an internship would impact your career sent to smi@studiomuseum.org.
Dates and Details
Fall 2024 Dates: September 16, 2024 – December 13, 2024 (13 weeks)
Requirements: Minimum 15 hours/week, during the workweek (M-F); interns are required to work in-person two days a week in our offices in Harlem.
Stipend: $3120
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on July 16, 2024
Applicants will be notified about interviews by July 31, 2024. If you have not heard back before that date, you have not been considered as a finalist for the Fall 2024 cohort.
All interns must attend an in-person orientation day the morning of September 16, 2024, to commence their program.
All interns must be able to work in-person on Wednesdays. This day is designated for enrichment activities and field trips around the city. Additionally, it provides interns with a valuable opportunity to build relationships with each other.
Curatorial Department (1 Position)
The Curatorial Intern will work under the direction of the Curatorial Assistants. Interns will be involved in a range of curatorial research projects. A key component of this internship will be conducting research and writing for objects and artists represented in the permanent collection, as well as administrative tasks to support the department’s curatorial library. Projects will also include deep research on mission specific-related exhibitions happening globally. The intern may also be maintaining digital exhibition archives or completing administrative tasks for exhibition-related projects.
The Curatorial Internship position is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring/minoring in art history, visual culture, or a related field. Applicants should be interested in curatorial work and have excellent writing and research skills and knowledge of the contemporary art world. Applicants must be able to handle multiple projects at once and work independently.