Internship Program with Stipend
Organization: The Museum of Modern Art
The Media & Performance Black Arts Council Internship Program is a full-time,12-month internship with a stipend for recent college graduates interested in pursuing a career in art and/or art history with a demonstrated interest in time-based media and/or performance art. The focused departmental training is integrated with monthly activities and a lecture series designed for interns to receive greater exposure to the museum as a whole. The program is complemented with financial provisions for interns to create a research trip related to their fields of interest. This internship program is proudly sponsored by the Black Arts Council at MoMA, a philanthropic community founded in 1993 that is dedicated to the elevated visibility, access, and appreciation for art and artists of the African diaspora at The Museum of Modern Art. For the last 30 years, the Black Arts Council continues its founding mission to strengthen the artistic tradition at MoMA by supporting museum programs, exhibitions and acquisitions that center Black perspectives on modern and contemporary art across New York City and around the world. The Media & Performance Intern will be a part of a larger cohort of interns from various MoMA departments. Twelve-month internships provide training in specific museum fields through close work with professional staff members, familiarity with modern and contemporary art through seminars and discussions, and an educational program that exposes interns to the workings of the Museum as a whole, while considering the role of museums in the broader cultural context. Interns are also invited and encouraged to support and attend Black Arts Council events and special programs. Duties within the department may include but are not limited to:
- Working with Curatorial Assistants to support exhibitions and gallery rotations
- Conducting research
- Office Administration
- Various department activities
- Working with Black Arts Council staff to support community programs and events
A Successful Candidate May Posses Some Of The Following
- A demonstrated interest in time-based media and/or performance art
- BA in related field
- A strong work ethic and eagerness to learn
- Comfort with technology
Required Commitment
Recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs. The Museum encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines to apply. International candidates are eligible to apply.
Stipend
$32,933 stipend (gross), subject to applicable tax withholdings. Health benefits, two weeks paid vacation, and an additional $2,000 to cover travel expenses for an approved research trip related to the intern’s field of interest.
The following items are required as part of your application:
- Completed online application through MoMA’s Ultipro Recruiting Portal
- At least 1 letter of recommendation sent from the recommender directly to internships@moma.org
- 2 Essays submitted as an attachment to the online application. Each essay should be no longer than 500 words. The two prompts are as follows:
- Why are you interested in participating in an internship at The Museum of Modern Art?
- Discuss one of the following:
- What is the role of museums, and how do you envision their potential for evolution?
- Describe an individual or an experience that has influenced your perception of the arts.
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