Curatorial Exhibitions Intern - Hands-on Museum Experience

Vaquiltmuseum; Virginia; On-site; USD 6,100 - 7,300; Part time

Job summary

The Virginia Quilt Museum is seeking an Exhibitions Intern for a January 5 to May 1, 2027 internship. The role focuses on planning, development, installation, and interpretation of quilt exhibitions, working under the curator and with museum staff and volunteers at the Dayton, Virginia campus.

Stipend will be provided. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and an interest in visual storytelling of museum collections.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and an interest in visual storytelling and presenting museum collections to the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and presentation of exhibitions featuring quilts and related objects.
• Draft exhibition labels and interpretive materials.
• Assist with planning, installation, and deinstallation of exhibitions.
• Organize exhibition documentation and prepare floor plans.
• Support development of upcoming exhibitions.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interest in visual storytelling

Education

Pursuing museum studies/arts history

Job description

The Virginia Quilt Museum is seeking an Exhibitions Intern for a January 5 to May 1, 2027 internship. The role focuses on planning, development, installation, and interpretation of quilt exhibitions, working under the curator and with museum staff and volunteers at the Dayton, Virginia campus.

Stipend will be provided. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and an interest in visual storytelling of museum collections.