Top 11 Graduate Curatorial Internship Jobs

Curatorial
Cincinnati Art Museum —Cincinnati, OH
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Internship
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Historic Properties Intern
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum —Abiquiu, NM
- $15.40 an hour
- Temporary
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Store discount
- Relocation assistance
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McMullan Arts Leadership Internship, Prints and Drawings
The Art Institute of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Research
- Organizational skills
- Visual & Performing Arts
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McMullan Arts Leadership Internship, Arts of Asia
The Art Institute of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Inventory management
- Research
- Organizational skills
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McMullan Arts Leadership Internship, Photography and Media
The Art Institute of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Internship
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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McMullan Arts Leadership Internship, Research Center - Libraries
The Art Institute of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Data entry
- Editing
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McMullan Arts Leadership Internship, Collections and Loans
The Art Institute of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Organizational skills
- Entry level
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Interpretative Fellow, Latinx Art
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston —Houston, TX
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- University
- Tuition reimbursement
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Resident Collections Fellow - Cranbrook Center for Collections & Research
Cranbrook Educational Community —Bloomfield Hills, MI
- $19.66 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Inventory management
- Apartments
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Director of Counseling and Psychological Services
Bates College —Lewiston, ME
- $113,340 - $138,252 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
Assistant Professor of Indigenous Art
University of Arkansas —Fayetteville, AR
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Part-time | Internship
$15 - $18 an hour
11 days ago

Qualifications

Historical research
Archival research services
Productivity software
Cross-functional collaboration
Quality data entry

Full Job Description

Employment & Internship Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at the Cincinnati Art Museum. The museum continually seeks to hire friendly, dynamic, and talented individuals from racially and culturally diverse backgrounds to join our team. We greatly value expertise and skills gained at the museum and encourage professional development and career growth.

Due to the high volume of responses to our employment listings, we regret that we cannot contact every job applicant. If a strong potential match is found, the Human Resources Department will contact you to request further information or schedule an interview.

INTERNSHIP POSITION SUMMARY

The Cincinnati Art Museum has an opening for a Curatorial Intern working with the Decorative Arts & Design and Fashion Arts & Textiles curatorial divisions this fall. This is a 12-week paid internship that runs between September to December 2026 and is scheduled for 15-25 hours per week during the Monday-Friday 9am-5pm workweek.

The Curatorial Intern will assist in cataloging and processing a transformational gift of 85 modern and contemporary enamel objects. This collection will be integrated into the Decorative Arts & Design collection, with select enameled jewelry pieces joining the Fashion Arts & Textiles collection. The intern will conduct object research, capture reference photographs, prepare formal accession paperwork, and input comprehensive data into the museum's collections management system, TMS (The Museum System).

ESSENTIAL INTERNSHIP FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Curator of Decorative Arts & Design, internship duties include:

Conduct Art Historical Research: Verify and document provenance, artist histories, and material execution for 85 modern and contemporary enamel objects using primary and secondary research sources.
Database Management: Input detailed cataloging data, reference and provided publication-quality images, and research findings into TMS to ensure prompt public and internal digital access.
Accession Documentation: Prepare museum accession paperwork, including detailed accession worksheets, following institutional standards.
Object Photography: Take clear, accurate reference photographs of collection objects for identification, documentation, and database attachment.
Art Handling: Assist with the safe handling, movement, and physical inspection of delicate enamel and jewelry pieces during the cataloguing phase.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Coordinate workflow and insights between the Decorative Arts & Design and Fashion Arts & Textiles departments to properly categorize incoming pieces.
Professional Development: Participate in regular curatorial meetings, mentorship sessions, and institutional learning opportunities to build foundational knowledge of museum operations. Author a blog post about the enamel collection.
Other duties as assigned.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Current undergraduate upperclassman or graduate student pursuing a degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Material Culture, Decorative Arts, or a closely related field.
College-level coursework in art history, with a preferred interest or focus on modern/contemporary art, design, or craft histories.
Demonstrated experience utilizing primary and secondary sources, such as archival materials, library databases, and other published records.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; prior exposure to museum databases like TMS (The Museum System) is a plus but is not required.
Strong written communication skills for documentation and excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating across multiple curatorial and affiliated departments. Writing sample is required with application.
Exceptional organizational habits and attention to detail, specifically regarding data entry, object descriptions, and administrative paperwork.
Basic knowledge of or a strong willingness to learn the museum standards for the safe and ethical handling of delicate art objects and jewelry.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Pay rate: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

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