Curatorial Intern

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Studio Museum in Harlem

Location: New York, NY 10027, USA
Position Type: Part-Time, In-Person
Application Deadline: March 3, 2025, 11:59 PM

Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is a vibrant nexus for artists of African descent and for work inspired by Black culture. It serves as a dynamic space for exchanging ideas about art and society. The Museum’s Internship Program provides college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates with hands-on experience in a professional museum setting, engaging them in meaningful projects, meetings, and workshops on contemporary museology.

Job Summary

Work under the direction of Curatorial Assistants, engaging in various curatorial research projects.
Conduct research and write about objects and artists in the permanent collection.
Support the curatorial library and assist with administrative tasks for exhibition-related projects.
Participate in deep research on mission-specific exhibitions happening globally.
Ideal for students majoring or minoring in art history, visual culture, or related fields, with strong writing and research skills.
Must be able to manage multiple projects independently.

Internship Details

Season: Summer 2025
Dates: June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025 (10 weeks)
Hours: 21 hours per week during the workweek (M-F); in-person work required three days per week (Tuesdays mandatory)
Stipend: $4,200
Benefits: MetroCards provided for transportation to and from the administrative office in Harlem
Orientation: Mandatory in-person orientation on the morning of June 2, 2025