MoMA Friends 12-month Internship in the Museum's Department of Painting and Sculpture: September 2018-19
On behalf of Eric J. Barkley, Marquita Pool-Eckert and the Friends Officers, we are delighted to announce that the Friends FY19 sponsored 12-month paid internship will be in MoMA's Department of Painting and Sculpture.
Aimed at diversifying the institution and helping students historically underrepresented in the visual and cultural arts, this position is open to outstanding graduate students, or recent graduates looking to gain experience and knowledge within the field of Painting and Sculpture. Please note that the listed deadline online is June 8. Should you have any questions, or would like further information, please let us know. Thank you again for your help and support!
Department of Painting and Sculpture Internship
September 11, 2018–September 7, 2019
Description: The intern Works across this curatorial department, assisting with a wide range of projects, from researching works in the Museum’s collection to helping to organize upcoming exhibitions. Performs general administrative tasks for the department and may also participate in facilitating the acquisitions process and in the planning of gallery changes.
Requirements
Dates of 2018–19 term
September 10, 2018–September 6, 2019
Application
June 8, 2018
End of Selection
August 10, 2018
Required Commitment
Full-time (Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)
Eligibility
Recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs. The Museum encourages applications from members of historically underrepresented groups in the curatorial and museum profession, including art history students who are members of racial and/or ethnic minority groups, are differently abled, or are from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.
Stipend
$32,000 stipend (gross), subject to applicable tax withholdings. Health benefits, two weeks paid vacation, and an additional $2,000 to cover travel expenses for an approved research trip related to the intern’s field of interest.
