Curatorial Internship: Prewar Art & Archival Research

Whitney Museum of American Art; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend: $3000

Job summary

The Whitney Museum of American Art offers a semester-long, paid internship in the Curatorial - Prewar Art department. This onsite internship runs spring 2027 with 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks, from January 18 to April 26, 2027, and interns are assigned to a department for the duration.

Interns conduct research and provide administrative support for exhibitions and the permanent collection, assist with archival and provenance work, and help prepare materials for archives and proposals

Qualifications

• Interest in art history, especially American art from 1900–1960.
• Previous research experience required; archival research experience is highly preferred.
• Intern must be highly organized, proactive, and able to multitask.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Students currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible.
• While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, students of all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• Previous museum experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and provide administrative support for forthcoming exhibitions related to American art from 1900–1960.
• Provide research and administrative support for permanent collection stewardship, gifts and acquisitions.
• Assist with archival and provenance research.
• Assist in preparing materials for the archives.
• Assist with exhibition proposals, preparing presentations, and other administrative tasks related to the prewar department.

Skills

Interest in art history

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Research experience

Archival research

Education

Enrolled in accredited academic year program

Tools

Raiser's Edge

The Museum System

Job description

The Whitney Museum of American Art offers a semester-long, paid internship in the Curatorial - Prewar Art department. This onsite internship runs spring 2027 with 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks, from January 18 to April 26, 2027, and interns are assigned to a department for the duration.

Interns conduct research and provide administrative support for exhibitions and the permanent collection, assist with archival and provenance work, and help prepare materials for archives and proposals