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Form of workAbout Our Organization
Founded in 1968, The Studio Museum in Harlem is a cultural leader that champions and preserves the prolific legacy of artists of African descent while simultaneously promoting critical thinking about art, culture, and community. Born out of an urgent need amid the political, social, and cultural ferment of the late 1960s, the Studio Museum was founded to create a new paradigm in which institutionally ignored artists of color would be seen, discussed, rewarded, and made known to the public. Today, the Studio Museum continues to serve as the nexus for Black artists locally, nationally, and internationally, and for work inspired and influenced by Black culture.
Internship Program Description
The Museum's Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates' valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology.
Please note that only individuals authorized to work in the United States will be considered for acceptance into the internship program. However, the Museum is open to receiving expressions of interest from non-work authorized individuals who wish to volunteer their services to the Museum.
Application Information
The Summer 2024 season will feature seven internship positions: Communications, Curatorial, Development, Director's Office, Education, and People and Culture (HR).
Applicants are encouraged to designate both a first and second choice for the positions they wish to be considered for. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only candidates chosen for interviews will receive direct communication regarding the status of their application.
Applicants are required to submit the following for consideration:
Dates and Details
Summer 2024 Dates: June 3, 2024 - August 9, 2024 (10-weeks)
Requirements: Minimum 15 hours/week, during the workweek (M-F); interns are also required to work in-person one day a week in our offices in Harlem.
Stipend: $2250
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on March 11, 2024
Applicants will be notified about interviews by April 8, 2024. If you have not heard back before that date, you have not been considered as a finalist for the Summer 2024 cohort.
All interns must attend an in-person orientation day the morning of June 3, 2024, to commence their program.
While this internship follows a hybrid model, all interns must be able to work in-person on Wednesdays. This day is designated for enrichment activities and field trips around the city. Additionally, it provides interns with a valuable opportunity to build relationships with each other.
Learning & Engagement Department (1 Position)
The Education Intern position is an opportunity for an educator to deepen their understanding of museum education and the impact of arts and cultural programming on society. The Education Intern will work closely with department staff on a series of projects that contribute to the development of educational and access-oriented programs and online education content, enhancing opportunities for learning, connection, and leadership across communities. The Education Intern will perform research informed by their own areas of interest, and designed to support the department's goals to develop tools and methods that serve our constituents' short- and long-term needs through accessible, impactful programs and resources.
Ongoing projects and tasks will include assisting with and participate in Education programs and community festivals and fairs, creating a permanent collection-based program and attending Education and cross-department meetings, and monthly supervision with the /Access and Community Programs Coordinator.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, creativity, and a passion for research. The Education Internship is designed for third- and fourth-year undergraduates, recent graduates, and master's candidates who are preparing for careers in Art Education, Museum Education, Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Art History, or related fields.
Founded in 1968, The Studio Museum in Harlem is a cultural leader that champions and preserves the prolific legacy of artists of African descent while simultaneously promoting critical thinking about art, culture, and community. Born out of an urgent need amid the political, social, and cultural ferment of the late 1960s, the Studio Museum was founded to create a new paradigm in which institutionally ignored artists of color would be seen, discussed, rewarded, and made known to the public. Today, the Studio Museum continues to serve as the nexus for Black artists locally, nationally, and internationally, and for work inspired and influenced by Black culture.
Internship Program Description
The Museum's Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates' valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology.
Please note that only individuals authorized to work in the United States will be considered for acceptance into the internship program. However, the Museum is open to receiving expressions of interest from non-work authorized individuals who wish to volunteer their services to the Museum.
Application Information
The Summer 2024 season will feature seven internship positions: Communications, Curatorial, Development, Director's Office, Education, and People and Culture (HR).
Applicants are encouraged to designate both a first and second choice for the positions they wish to be considered for. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only candidates chosen for interviews will receive direct communication regarding the status of their application.
Applicants are required to submit the following for consideration:
- Resume
- Writing Sample (no more than 5 pages)
- Optional video, up to 2 minutes (max) that discusses your interest in the Studio Museum, the specific position you have applied for, and how an internship would impact your career sent to smi@studiomuseum.org.
Dates and Details
Summer 2024 Dates: June 3, 2024 - August 9, 2024 (10-weeks)
Requirements: Minimum 15 hours/week, during the workweek (M-F); interns are also required to work in-person one day a week in our offices in Harlem.
Stipend: $2250
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on March 11, 2024
Applicants will be notified about interviews by April 8, 2024. If you have not heard back before that date, you have not been considered as a finalist for the Summer 2024 cohort.
All interns must attend an in-person orientation day the morning of June 3, 2024, to commence their program.
While this internship follows a hybrid model, all interns must be able to work in-person on Wednesdays. This day is designated for enrichment activities and field trips around the city. Additionally, it provides interns with a valuable opportunity to build relationships with each other.
Learning & Engagement Department (1 Position)
The Education Intern position is an opportunity for an educator to deepen their understanding of museum education and the impact of arts and cultural programming on society. The Education Intern will work closely with department staff on a series of projects that contribute to the development of educational and access-oriented programs and online education content, enhancing opportunities for learning, connection, and leadership across communities. The Education Intern will perform research informed by their own areas of interest, and designed to support the department's goals to develop tools and methods that serve our constituents' short- and long-term needs through accessible, impactful programs and resources.
Ongoing projects and tasks will include assisting with and participate in Education programs and community festivals and fairs, creating a permanent collection-based program and attending Education and cross-department meetings, and monthly supervision with the /Access and Community Programs Coordinator.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, creativity, and a passion for research. The Education Internship is designed for third- and fourth-year undergraduates, recent graduates, and master's candidates who are preparing for careers in Art Education, Museum Education, Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Art History, or related fields.
