Curatorial Research Intern — American Craft (On-site)

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas invites current University of Arkansas MA students in Art History to apply for the 2027 Curatorial Spring Intern.

Reporting directly to the Windgate Curator of Craft, you will support exhibition development, object research, interpretive writing, and craft-focused initiatives across historic to contemporary works. On-site schedule with a flexible 10–20 hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in University of Arkansas, Fayetteville MA program in Art History.
• Interest in American craft, historical to contemporary.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated research and writing skills.
• Positive attitude and collaborative spirit.
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Collection Research: build object files and prepare presentations.
• Acquisitions Research: study potential additions to the collection.
• Exhibition Development: research and organize checklists for future projects.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Research skills

Writing skills

Deadline-driven

Education

MA in Art History (UA Fayetteville)

Tools

Copiers

Telephone

Job description

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas invites current University of Arkansas MA students in Art History to apply for the 2027 Curatorial Spring Intern.

Reporting directly to the Windgate Curator of Craft, you will support exhibition development, object research, interpretive writing, and craft-focused initiatives across historic to contemporary works. On-site schedule with a flexible 10–20 hour workweek.