About this role
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About Our Organization
Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society.
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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: Only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States are eligible for this program.*
Job Summary
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 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.
Application Information
The Spring 2027 season will feature eight internship positions: Communications, Curatorial,
Director’s Office, Development, Education, Graphic Design, Public Programs, and Registrar.
Applicants are encouraged to designate both a first and second choice for the positions they
wish to be considered for in their cover letter. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only candidates
chosen for interviews will receive direct communication regarding the status of their application.
Application Materials:
To be considered, applicants must submit the following
- Resume
- A cover letter
- A writing sample (no more than 5 pages)
Dates and Details
Spring 2027 Program Dates: January 11, 2027 – April 16, 2027 (14-weeks)
Requirements: 20 hours/week, during the workweek (M-F). Interns must work in-person three
days of the week, with Tuesdays mandatory for interns.
Stipend: $5,040
Application Opens: October 5th, 2026
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on November 6, 2026
Applicants will be notified about interviews by December 4, 2026
- If you have not heard back before the set date, you have not been considered as a
finalist for the Spring 2027 cohort.
All interns must attend an in-person orientation day the morning of January 11, 2027, to
commence their program.