Curatorial Intern: Research & Writing for Contemporary Art

Collections That Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Studio Museum in Harlem seeks a Curatorial Intern to assist curatorial staff in research and writing for objects and artists in the permanent collection, while performing library-focused administrative tasks. The intern will contribute to global, mission-related exhibition research and support exhibition-related projects with independent, detail-oriented work.

Applicants should be undergrad or graduate students majoring in art history or visual culture, with excellent writing and research

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Knowledge of the contemporary art world.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and write for objects and artists in the permanent collection.
• Support the curatorial library with administrative tasks.
• Engage in deep research for mission-specific exhibitions happening globally.
• Assist with exhibition-related administrative tasks.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Knowledge of contemporary art

Multitasking

Independence

Education

Art history / visual culture majors

Job description

The Studio Museum in Harlem seeks a Curatorial Intern to assist curatorial staff in research and writing for objects and artists in the permanent collection, while performing library-focused administrative tasks. The intern will contribute to global, mission-related exhibition research and support exhibition-related projects with independent, detail-oriented work.

Applicants should be undergrad or graduate students majoring in art history or visual culture, with excellent writing and research