Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore Internships and Fellowship

The Walters Art Museum in downtown Baltimore, Maryland holds a variety of mediums of art and historic artifacts, dating back to Ancient Egypt and Rome, encompassing an intriguing collection representing a menagerie of cultures around the globe. They offer opportunities for students and scholars interested in the arts, including revolving fellowships and internships.

Internship information:

• Open to undergrad and grad students
• Credit can be arranged with your college
• Background check will be performed before employment
• Equal opportunity employer
• Gain knowledge of museum work
• Departments/Fields of Work: varies from season to season, but some past ones that have been offered include:
• Rare Books and Manuscripts
• Education & Art Education
• Studio Art
• Public Relations
• Copyright
• Asian and Islamic Art
• More information on the latest opportunities here

Application Information:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 2 Letters of Reference (for certain internships)
• Online/email submission

Check here for updated internship listings from season to season.

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Fellowship Opportunities:

• Robert and Nancy Hall Fellowship: undergrad and grad students at Johns Hopkins
• Curatorial Fellowship for advanced Johns Hopkins University grad students
• Two postdoctoral curatorial fellowships (2-3 years; completed Ph.D.)
• Conservation fellowship for recent conservation master's graduate

Information taken from the Walters Gallery website and up-to-date as of 5/5/2017. Always check the institution's website for current information.

Smithsonian Freer and Sackler Galleries Internships (DC)

The Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler Galleries in downtown DC on the Washington Mall are home to Asian art and artifacts, many dating back to ancient times. Most internships are unpaid and do not offer housing but are easily accessible by metro. Internships are available in a variety of fields of museum work. The two galleries are connected, although the Freer is closed for renovation until 2017 (and thus may not be offering internships in certain areas) while the Sackler will remain open and operational. Fellowships as well as a paid internship for high schoolers are also offered.

Internship Information:

• Individual departments have different requirements and applicants can choose three departments to apply to
• An interest in Asian history is encouraged
• Departments:
• HR/Finances/Administration
• Archives
• Collections Management
• Conservation and Scientific Research
• Curatorial
• Design and Production
• Education and Public Programs
• Exhibition Management
• Info Technology
• Library
• Membership and Development
• Photography
• PR and Marketing
• Rights and Reproduction
• Publications
• Scholarly Programs and Publications
• Shop
• A paid internship is offered for high school students: read more here

Application Requirements:

• Online application
• Statement of interest
• Resume or transcript
• 2 letters of recommendation 
• Applicants will be notified within 2 months
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: March 15
• Fall: July 15

Fellowships are also offered. Learn more here.

Dumbarton Oaks DC House Museum Fellowships

Dumbarton Oaks is a historic house in Georgetown, a historic neighborhood in northwest DC, that serves as a research institute for the study of the Byzantine Empire, Pre-Columbian America, and garden and landscapes. It is affiliated with Harvard University and offers residential fellowships and non-residential grants for advanced graduate and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral scholars. Fellowships relate to the study of any of the three areas of expertise mentioned above.

For more information, visit the website here: http://www.doaks.org/research

Fellowship Opportunities:

• Residential fellowships for the academic year, semester, or summer
• Byzantine Studies, Pre-Columbian Studies, and Garden and Landscape Studies
• One-month non-residential awards
• Short-term predoctoral residencies to advanced graduate students
• Additional talks, lectures, and annual symposia in each field
• Project Grants for archaeological research
• Opportunities for Harvard students (as if they weren't privileged enough)
• Ongoing online publication of Byzantine seals and coins
• Additional projects and learning opportunities

Due dates: Vary depending on program. February 1 and March 1 for the fellowship and the month-long residency programs, respectively, and then October 1 and November 1 for a springtime fellowship or month-long residency.

So if any of those things are your jam, go ahead and check this great program out. The home and gardens look stunning!