Paid Indigenous Art Research & Exhibitions Intern

Collections That Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Indigenous Art Intern at Brooklyn Museum works with the Curator of Indigenous Art and department curatorial assistants. The role includes research on provenance and repatriation, and helps with exhibition planning and gallery reinstallations, emphasizing critical themes in global trade, materiality, colonialism, race, and urgent issues.

Intern seminars occur every other Tuesday from February 2, 2026, 9:30am–12:30pm. Compensation is $17/hour, duration Feb 2, 2027 to Apr 27, 2027.

Qualifications

• Prior research experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to Native American communities or Native American Art.

Responsibilities

• Conduct collection and provenance research.
• Assist with exhibition planning and gallery reinstallations.
• Support cross-collection installations in American galleries.

Job description

The Indigenous Art Intern at Brooklyn Museum works with the Curator of Indigenous Art and department curatorial assistants. The role includes research on provenance and repatriation, and helps with exhibition planning and gallery reinstallations, emphasizing critical themes in global trade, materiality, colonialism, race, and urgent issues.

Intern seminars occur every other Tuesday from February 2, 2026, 9:30am–12:30pm. Compensation is $17/hour, duration Feb 2, 2027 to Apr 27, 2027.