SFMOMA’s full-time, ten-week paid summer internship program for undergraduate and graduate students provides an introduction to the full spectrum of possible museum careers as well as foundational leadership skills. Interns receive an insider view of museum administration, including mentor training, hands-on project experience, and professional development opportunities.
Internships begin Monday, June 8, 2020 and end Friday, August 14, 2020. Additional program activities include meetings with SFMOMA senior leaders, weekly curatorial tours, department “Lunch and Learn” presentations, roundtable discussions, visits to off-site SFMOMA facilities, networking opportunities with industry colleagues, and trips to other Bay Area museums and galleries.
Highlights
- $5,000 stipend for participation in the full ten-week program
- Experience working closely with museum professionals on unique internship projects
- Weekly presentations and discussions with SFMOMA leaders
- Professional- and career-development workshops and opportunities
- One-on-one mentoring with an SFMOMA manager
- Excursions to Bay Area arts organizations
- Invitations to exhibition openings
- SFMOMA Annual Membership which includes:
- SFMOMA Museum tickets
- Discounts at SFMOMA cafes and the Museum Store
- Free admission to other museums
- American Art Museum Annual Membership
