2026 Curatorial Intern: Summer

The Momentary; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Job summary

The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas, is offering a Curatorial Intern position aimed at supporting the curatorial team with art research and exhibition planning. This hands‑on role is ideal for current students, providing exposure to museum practices.

Applicants should have excellent research and writing abilities and a collaborative mindset. The internship runs from June 1 to July 25, offering competitive hourly compensation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a positive attitude and strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools.

Qualifications

• Strong research and writing skills are essential.
• Positive attitude and a spirit of collaboration are important.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support curatorial team with research and presentations.
• Fact-check and write object-related content.
• Participate in installation reviews and exhibitions.

Skills

Research and writing skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Positive attitude

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Position Summary

The Curatorial Intern supports the curatorial team in research, interpretation, and presentation of artworks and exhibitions. This position is open to current students and provides hands‑on exposure to curatorial practice within a museum setting. Interns support a variety of projects, including exhibition development, object research, interpretive writing such as object labels, and initiatives related to the full range of the museum’s craft collection.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Build object files for new acquisitions including works in ceramics, wood, fiber, glass, and metal.
• Fact‑check information, write object‑related content, and prepare presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Conduct research on potential acquisitions to support the growth of the museum’s diverse holdings in American craft.
• Participate in curatorial review of artwork installation in CB’s new expansion.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated research and writing skills.
• Positive attitude and collaborative spirit.
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment, including copiers and telephone, and Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Schedule

Date: June 1 – July 25.

Hours: Up to 40 per week; schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor.

Compensation

Graduate students: $14.00 per hour. For bachelor’s or master’s students, compensation applies when enrolled in an accredited program or graduated within the last three years.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work includes desk work, computer and telephone use, eye/hand coordination, bending, stretching, and lifting up to 25 pounds to a height of at least three feet for file and material storage. Work environment is office and museum spaces; noise level low to moderate.

EEO Statement

Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.