Curatorial Editorial & Research Intern

Collections That Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Art21 is seeking an Editorial and Research Intern in the Curatorial Department. The internship will run from September 14 to December 4, 2026. The deadline to apply is September 4, 2026.

The intern will conduct research on contemporary artists for Art21’s programs and present findings to the curatorial team, while maintaining databases and assisting with editorial writing. Administrative tasks and drafting artist bios for upcoming Art21 films are included.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editorial, and research skills are required.
• Preference for knowledge of contemporary art and artists.
• Applicants should be organized, motivated, and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on contemporary artists for Art21’s programs.
• Prepare and present research to the curatorial team.
• Maintain database and demographic information.
• Provide research support for curatorial writing and web content.
• Draft artist biographies and episode descriptions for Art21 films.
• Provide administrative support as needed.

Skills

Research skills

Editorial writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Proficiency with Google Drive

Tools

Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Job description

Art21 is seeking an Editorial and Research Intern in the Curatorial Department. The internship will run from September 14 to December 4, 2026. The deadline to apply is September 4, 2026.

The intern will conduct research on contemporary artists for Art21’s programs and present findings to the curatorial team, while maintaining databases and assisting with editorial writing. Administrative tasks and drafting artist bios for upcoming Art21 films are included.