CURATORIAL/CONTEMPORARY ART/SPRING 2018

One (1) curatorial intern, 2-3 days/16-24 hours per week commitment

Curatorial interns in contemporary art will work with the curatorial assistant of Contemporary Art to conduct research on the work of living artists, collect and maintain archives and images, locate works and support materials, and update artist files and exhibition checklists.

Background

Founded in 1935, SFMOMA was the first museum on the West Coast devoted to modern and contemporary art. From the outset, the museum has championed the most innovative and challenging art of its time, and we continue to exhibit and collect work by both modern masters and younger, less-established artists. By embracing the challenge of the new and unexpected, we hope to encourage fresh ways of seeing, thinking, and engaging with the world. SFMOMA’s internship program offers insight into the operations of one of the country’s leading art museums and allows interns to gain valuable hands-on experience.

Department Background:

The Department of Contemporary Art was established in June 2017 as an interdisciplinary, collecting department, with an emphasis on works produced in the 21^st Century. Both the newest and smallest department of the Museum, it consists of one curator and department head, Eungie Joo, and one curatorial assistant.

Duration of Internship:

10 Weeks (February- April 2018)

Educational Objective:

• Develop research skills; gather exhibition-related materials
• Learn about working in a large arts organization
• Conduct research for “New Works” exhibitions, which focus on new commissions by living artists
• Support research on international contemporary artists for project in development
• Exposure to information useful for further academic study in Contemporary Art, Art History, Art Education, Cultural Studies and related fields

Under the supervision of the curator of Contemporary Art, the intern(s) will be responsible for:

• Support the curator and curatorial assistant to compile, collect, and organize bibliographic materials including: exhibition history, published materials (in print and online) by and about artists
• Gather exhibition-related materials
• Conduct online, library, and archival research
• Interns will be required to attend regular classes to further their understanding of museum careers.

Requirements:

• BA or graduate student in Contemporary Art, Art History, Curatorial Studies, Art Education, Cultural/Ethnic Studies or related Humanities
• Self-motivated, organized, communicates well
• Excellent writing and research skills including professional written communication, academic writing with bibliographic citations, and attention to detail
• Ability to work well with others
• Knowledge of PC environments, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Word, and other basic computer skills

Preferred:

• Academic research assistant, museum or non-profit experience
• Demonstrated interest in Contemporary Art
• Additional skills such as knowledge of design or photo editing software

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://sfmoma.snaphire.com/jobdetails/ajid/ByQu8/Spring-Internship-Curatorial-Contemporary-Art,23700.html

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
www.sfmoma.org