Spring 2027 Curatorial: Prewar Art Internship
Collections That Care · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
Art & CreativeInternship
About the role
The Whitney seeks a Curatorial: Prewar Art intern for the spring 2027 semester. Located at 99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014.
Responsibilities
- Conducting research and providing administrative support for forthcoming exhibitions related to American art from 1900–1960
- Providing research and administrative support for permanent collection stewardship, gifts and acquisitions
- Assisting with conducting archival and provenance research
- Assisting in preparing materials for the archives
- Assisting with regular exhibition proposals, preparing presentations, and other administrative tasks that relate more broadly to the prewar department
Requirements
- Demonstrated interest in art history; knowledge of and interest in American art from 1900–1960 is preferred
- Previous research experience required; archival research experience is highly preferred
- Intern must be highly organized, proactive, and able to multitask
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Students currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible
- While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, students of all disciplines are encouraged to apply
- Previous museum experience is not required
Pay
Stipend: $3,000
Schedule
Part‑time: 16–21 hours per week; January 18 – April 26, 2027