Showing posts with label exhibits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label exhibits. Show all posts

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Internships (Massachusetts)

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts is dedicated to the art of children's book illustration, including permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions. Basically, it sounds incredible. The museum holds over 13,000 works of art and runs educational programming, professional training for educators, and graduate programs in library science and children's literature in conjunction with Simmons College. The site also features an art studio, theater, picture book library, and research library. The Carle offers summer, fall, spring, and J-term internships to undergraduate and grad students in a variety of areas of focus, including some paid opportunities.

Internship Information:

  • Open to undergrad and grad students
  • Flexible work hours; some weekend and holiday work may be required for events
    • Spring and Fall internships: 120 hour minimum, 8 hours/week minimum
    • Unpaid Summer internships: 175 hours, 20-25 hours/week
    • J-term: 20 hours/week, 1-2 weekend days
  • Academic credit can be arranged with your college
  • Housing, meal, travel expenses not provided for though local public transportation is sometimes available
  • Internships available:
    • Art Studio Internship (Fall, J-Term, Spring, Summer) - art education, working with kids, open to undergrads, unpaid
    • Collections and Exhibitions (Summer) - collections care and management, art and database work, unpaid
    • Development and Marketing (Fall, J-Term, Spring, Summer) - fund-raising, office works, promotional work, unpaid
    • Trinkett Clark Internship (Paid Summer) - college juniors, seniors, and grad students pursuing museum or art careers; 8 weeks; collections and education/outreach
    • Alix Zecharias Internship (Paid Summer) - college juniors, seniors, graduates, and grad students; 8 weeks; mentored by executive director, work in marketing and education
  • Typical Due Dates (always check the organization website for the most up-to-date information):
    • Paid Summer Internships: February 15
    • Unpaid Summer Internships: April 1
    • Fall: August 1
    • J-Term: November 10
    • Spring: November 10
  • Application materials (again, always check the organization website):
    • Application
    • Cover Letter
    • Resume or CV
    • Letters of Recommendation (two if applying to a paid opportunity)
    • Official Transcript (paid opportunities)
    • Mail or e-mail
For more information about the internships, click here.

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

North Carolina Museum Internships and Volunteer Opportunities

Here is a list of North Carolina museums and historic sites that offer internships and volunteer opportunities. This list is by no means exhaustive, just a launching point for your internship search. These particular sites are mostly in Charlotte and Winston-Salem.
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Charlotte Nature Museum offers volunteer internships to juniors and seniors and grad students for college credit - more information here (Charlotte)

Levine Museum of the New South welcomes volunteers, including tour guides - more information here (Charlotte)

Discovery Place is a science and technology museum connected with Charlotte Nature Museum that also offers internships to juniors and seniors and grad students - more info here (Charlotte)

Carolinas Aviation Museum offers an education internship for students who have completed at least two years of undergraduate work (grad students are preferred) and are studying history, education, or museum studies and possess experience working in camp, childcare, or education - more info here (Charlotte)

The Billy Graham Library welcomes year-round and seasonal volunteers - more info here (Charlotte)

The Mint Museum is an art and craft museum that offers an extensive internship program with applications due in March, June, and November for the summer, fall, and spring, respectively...see the full post about it - more info here and here (Charlotte)

Old Salem Living History town/museum welcomes volunteers, including college interns - more info here (Winston-Salem)

The Children's Museum of Winston-Salem welcomes volunteers who enjoy working with children - more info here (Winston-Salem)

SciWorks Science Center and Environmental Park offer internships, posted here when available (Winston-Salem)

The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art welcomes volunteers, with opportunities in exhibits, education, office, visitor services, and gardening - more info here (Winston-Salem)

Burwell School Historic Site welcomes volunteers - more info here (Hillsborough)

Korner's Folly historic house museum welcomes volunteers, offering opportunities giving tours, puppeteering, greeting visitors, assisting with events - more info here

Friday, July 15, 2016

Peabody Essex Museum Internships and Fellowships (Massachusetts)

The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts is a one-of-a-kind medium-sized institution dedicated to interpreting American, Native American, Maritime, and Asian art, architecture, and textiles. The collection began with the souvenirs of New England sea captains and has expanded into an impressive array of art and photography in a state-of-the-art exhibit space. Public programming abounds, including an Art and Nature Center designed to be family-friendly. An extensive internship program is offered for students hoping to enter the museum field and seeking to get concrete project-based experience. Fellowship opportunities for professionals and graduate students of Native American, Alaskan, and Hawaiian background are also offered.

Internship Information:

  • Project-based experience
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Volunteer
  • Flexible hours
  • Open to undergrad and grad students
  • Departments:
    • Art & Nature Center (education, exhibits, programming)
    • Connected Learning (Education - art focus) - grad student preferrence
    • Creative Engagement (events, programming)
    • Curatorial/Exhibitions and Research
    • Curatorial: Photography Collection - graduate student
    • Design Intern/Creative Series (graphic design)
    • Development
    • Development: Events
    • Executive Office (administrative)
    • Exhibition Research and Publishing Rights (including experience developing books)
    • Exhibition Research and Publishing Editorial Intern (writing, communications)
    • Marketing
    • Merchandising/Museum Shop
  • Fall semester applications are due August 1
  • Check the website for due dates for other semesters
  • Application, cover letter, resume submitted via email or by mail
  • More info here
Fellowship Information:

A Native American Fellowship is offered to graduate students and cultural professionals of Native American, Alaskan, and Hawaiian background. It is a paid, 10-week, full-time opportunity, with application information posted in January. A stipend, lodging, workshops, and travel expense coverage are offered and school credit can be arranged. More info here.

Friday, July 1, 2016

Long Branch Plantation house museum Internships (Virginia)

Long Branch Plantation is a house museum and event venue in Clark County, VA, near Winchester. The Greek Revival mansion sits on acres of rolling farmland, home to a house farm, pond, and plenty of scenic greenery backed by the Appalachian mountains. Long Branch seeks to innovate the experience of a house museum and make it more relevant to today's visitors. It also offers public programming and a horse retirement facility. This undiscovered jewel of a historic home offers internships in a variety of departments.

Internship Information:

  • Chance to complete independent projects
  • Hands-on learning opportunities
  • Create original work to share with public
  • Departments available to complete projects in:
    • Historic Preservation
    • Digital History 
    • Social Media
    • Archival Research
    • Marketing/Community Outreach
    • Content Creation: Exhibits, Brochures, and Web
    • Event Planning
  • To apply, email resume with a short statement of interest
  • More information available here
Volunteer and employment opportunities can be found here.

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Amelia Island Museum of History Internships (Florida)

The Amelia Island Museum of History in Fernandina Beach, Florida is a spoken-history museum, focused on story-telling and the interpretation of local heritage and history. It is a well-respected museum that offers creative, engaging programming, including docent-led tours of the museum and surrounding historic district and changing exhibits. The museum also runs an archive and welcomes researchers. Internships are offered for students and graduates interested in museum work and provides experience with the management of the museum...an excellent opportunity!

Internship Opportunities:

  • Unpaid
  • Open to undergrad, grad students and recent (within 12 months) graduates
  • College credit may be arranged
  • Summer, fall, winter
  • 30-40 hours/week, 8-12 week period
  • All interns will also gain experience:
    • Interacting with board members
    • Researching grants
    • Attending management-level meetings
  • Departments available to work in:
    • Archival
    • Education/Exhibits
    • Marketing/Creative (Social Media, Design)
    • Volunteer Management/Tours (interpretation)
  • More information here
The museum has plenty of exciting volunteer opportunities, including work in archiving, leading tours, maintaining the building and grounds, visitor services, gardening, historic interpretation, etc. Learn more here!

Sunday, June 5, 2016

The Mint Art Museum Internships (North Carolina)

The Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC has two locations in the city displaying their multi-faceted collection of all different mediums and manifestations of art and design from a variety of cultures and times. From shoes to paintings to photographs to quilts to ceramics, the collection features fine art, decorative arts, fashion, crafts, and sculpture. It also has a noteworthy collection of Native American artwork and crafts. The exciting museum also offers a vibrant internship program for college students interested in visual art and museum work.

Internship Opportunities:

  • Summer (fall and spring also available)
  • Positions available at both museum locations (both are in Charlotte)
  • Must have a 3.0 minimum major GPA
  • Undergrad and grad students
  • Interns who will work directly with kids must get a background check
  • Unpaid
  • 10-25 hours/week
  • Major in an arts-related field is preferred
  • Departments available to intern with:
    • Accounting and Finance
    • Affiliate/Advancement
    • Archives
    • Collections and Exhibitions
    • Digital Media and Web Management
    • Facilities
    • Graphic Design
    • Information Technology
    • Learning and Engagement
    • Library
    • Mass Communication
    • Photo/Video (Communications)
    • PR
    • Registration
  • More info here
Application information:
  • Online application
  • Resume, cover letter, letter of recommendation 
  • Due dates:
    • Summer: mid-March
    • Fall: late June 
    • Spring: early November

Friday, May 27, 2016

National Constitution Museum Internships (Philadelphia)

The National Constitution Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is dedicated to interpreting the history and significance of the U.S. Constitution as well as iterating its significance to the modern world. The museum offers part-time internships to college students.

Internship Opportunities:

  • College credit can be arranged with your university
  • Discounts at museum store and restaurant
  • Free parking
  • For enrolled college students
  • One to three days/week
  • Potential available Opportunities:
    • Legal studies
    • Town Hall Speaker Series
    • Museum Theater and Stage Management
    • Public Relations
    • Museum Programs 
    • Marketing
    • Human Resources
    • Finance
    • Exhibits
    • Education
    • Development
  • More information here along with open position listings
  • Application online; process varies by position 
There isn't a clear due date or specified semesters.

Information about volunteering can be found here. Volunteers must be 15 or older but can help with visitor services and exhibit education. 

Information about professional development opportunities, such as educator conferences, webinars, and free sneak peeks of exhibits, can be found here.

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Museum of Modern Art Internships (NYC)

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City is a world-famous contemporary art museum. The museum offers internships open to undergraduates and graduates with plenty of professional development opportunities. It also has many other exciting extended learning and professional development opportunities.

Internship Information: 
  • Seasonal or 12-month (year-long begins in September)
  • Must have at least two years of college completed
  • Open to graduates and professionals
  • Open to international students
  • Unpaid and no housing
  • Departments: (variety of areas of focus within each)
    • Curatorial Affairs 
    • Education and Research Support
    • Exhibitions and collections 
    • External affairs (programming, communications, marketing)
    • Administrative
    • Retail
Application Information:
  • Mail or online submission
  • Materials:
    • Application
    • Resume
    • Transcript (official or unofficial)
    • Letter of recommendation
    • Portfolio (for certain departments)
See the website for FAQ's and further details. 

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Small Baltimore, MD Museum Internships

The Baltimore Museum of Industry offers volunteer internships for students with at least one year of undergraduate experience. The museum is located in Baltimore, MD and features a variety of historic machines and exhibits on American industrialization, factories, and inventions throughout US history. Internships are flexible and deadlines appear to be rolling.

Internship Information:

  • Applicants must be 18 or older with at least a year of college 
  • A criminal background investigation may be done on prospective interns
  • Interviews and training will be conducted
  • Mon - Thurs 10am - 4pm hours available
  • Flexible hours/schedule
  • Credit can be arranged with home college
  • Possible departments to intern with:
    • Archives, Library, and Photography
    • Collections Storage and Inventory
Application Information:
  • Online PDF form
  • List of references
  • Email the institution to inquire about internship positions
  • No set deadlines
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Port Discovery on the downtown Baltimore harbor is an interactive museum for children. It doesn't have formal internship listings but can arrange internships with interested students from a variety of fields. Internships are on a volunteer basis and are limited.

  • Available to undergrad and grad students
  • unpaid
  • Departments to work with:
    • Education and programming
    • Development and Marketing
    • Exhibits
  • Mail a cover letter and resume 
  • Volunteer and internship details: http://www.portdiscovery.org/support/volunteer 
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The Mont Clare Museum House  is located in southwest Baltimore and offers academic internships in the summer or school year for undergrad and grad students.

  • Undergrad and grad students
  • Academic credit can be arranged
  • Unpaid
  • Possible Departments:
    • Collecions
    • Record Management
    • Museum interpretation
  • Summer or School year
  • Resume and application can be submitted via email
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The American Visionary Art Museum specializes in outsider, avant-garde, and pop art. It offers volunteer and docent opportunities, with more information here: http://www.avam.org/get-involved-now/volunteer.shtml

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The B&O Railroad Museum focuses on train and railroad history and paraphernalia. Volunteer opportunities are listed here: http://www.borail.org/BO-Volunteer.aspx
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The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture lists internship opportunities here when available: http://www.lewismuseum.org/about/careers

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The Edgar Allen Poe House offers volunteer opportunities, including docent positions, listed here: http://www.poeinbaltimore.org/volunteer/

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Other Museums in Baltimore: