Unveiling Opportunities: The Studio Museum in Harlem Internship Program

The Studio Museum in Harlem's Internship Program provides college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates with invaluable insights into the workings of a professional museum setting. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology. The Studio Museum in Harlem Internships are available to college students or recent graduates who are interested in museum careers. Throughout the program, you will build connections with educators, curators, and cultural workers who are redefining the field.

A Glimpse into the Internship Program

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. As an intern, you will gain valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. You will participate in a series of professional development workshops, take part in conversations on museology, and visit other New York City institutions.

Departments Offering Internships

Each internship cycle could include opportunities in the following departments: Communications, Collections, Curatorial, Director’s Office, Development, Education and Visitor Experience. Internships are offered in communications, collections, curatorial, development, director's office, learning and engagement, and visitor experience. Applicants are encouraged to indicate both a first and second choice among the listed departments.

The Curatorial Internship: A Deep Dive

The Curatorial Intern will work under the direction of the Curatorial Assistants. Interns will be involved in a range of curatorial research projects. A key component of this internship will be conducting research and writing for objects and artists represented in the permanent collection, as well as administrative tasks to support the department’s curatorial library. Projects will also include deep research on mission specific-related exhibitions happening globally. The intern may also be completing administrative tasks for exhibition-related projects.

The Curatorial Internship position is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring/minoring in art history, visual culture, or a related field. Applicants should be interested in curatorial work and have excellent writing and research skills and knowledge of the contemporary art world. Applicants must be able to handle multiple projects at once and work independently.

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Eligibility and Important Considerations

*Please note: Only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States are eligible for this program. The Studio Museum in Harlem Internships are available to college students or recent graduates who are interested in museum careers.