[Spring 2027] Curatorial - Prewar Art Internship
About the role
The Whitney’s Academic Year Internship program offers a semester-long paid internship for rising Juniors and above (including graduate students) enrolled in an accredited academic program. The internship is in person and onsite. For spring 2027, interns commit between 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks for a total of 176 hours, with official program dates from January 18 to April 26, 2027. Interns are assigned to a specific department at the Museum for the duration of the internship. The Whitney seeks a Curatorial - Prewar Art intern for the spring 2027 semester.
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
Applicants must be rising Juniors or above (including graduate students) and currently enrolled in an accredited academic program.
Qualifications
- 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
- 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
Benefits
Interns receive training in Raiser's Edge and The Museum System.
Pay
Interns will be paid a stipend of $3,000.
Schedule
Interns work 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks (approximately 176 total hours) from January 18 to April 26, 2027.