2020 Summer Internship Program – The Newark Museum of Art
Founded in 1909, The Newark Museum of Art (“the Museum”) is one of the most influential museums in the United States and the largest art and education institution in New Jersey. Its extensive collections, which include art from around the world as well as significant holdings of science, technology and natural history, rank 12th in size nationally. The Museum is dedicated to artistic excellence, education and community engagement with an overarching commitment to broadening and diversifying arts participation.
A cultural anchor institution in Newark for more than a century, the Museum advances its mission by operating in the public trust as a museum of service, and as a leader in connecting objects and ideas to the needs and wishes of its constituencies. The Museum’s renowned art collections have the power to educate, inspire and transform individuals of all ages, and the local, regional, national and international communities that it serves. As our mission statement aptly states, “We welcome everyone with inclusive experiences that spark curiosity and foster community”. The Museum responds to the evolving needs and interests of the diverse audiences it serves by providing exhibitions, programming, a research library, partnerships and resources designed to enrich people’s lives.
The Museum’s collections are presented in 91 galleries housed on a seven-acre campus that encompasses the Ballantine House, a Victorian-era mansion—a National Historic Landmark, the Dreyfuss Memorial Garden, and Horizon Plaza. The Museum also features the Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium as well as the MakerSPACE, a dedicated maker studio and exhibition space that offers interactive, hands-on activities for visitors all ages that integrate the arts with STEM learning.
The Newark Museum of Art Internship Program is designed to provide interns with an overview of the Museum industry at large and The Newark Museum of Art specifically, as well as the museums’ partnership with the City of Newark. Internship opportunities are offered in all of its major departments including Curatorial, Registrar, Education, Marketing/Public Relations, Exhibition Design, and Library.
In addition to working within a museum department, students take part in a more expanded orientation process, learning in-depth about museum careers, as well as other art, science and education opportunities at institutions in the city of Newark and throughout the state. Applicants of all educational and career backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
During the summer a limited number of internships are awarded to students who are entering their second year of college. Interns work on an array of projects and depending on academic training, experience and stated interest, are assigned to a specific staff member, or in some cases, to a department at large.
Highlights:
- Paid stipend for program participation
- Eight-week internship program
- Hands-on mentorship
- Departmental presentations and curatorial tours
- Field trips to other museums and cultural institutions
- Hands-on experience within a specific department
- Lunchtime (meet-up) sessions with other interns
- Access to learn about other departments of interest
- Eligible for course credit
Qualifications:
- Completion of at least one year at a college or university
- Pursing a degree in art, education, or other related fields
Internship Dates: June 15, 2020 – August 7, 2020
Applications are now being accepted for The Newark Museum of Art Summer Internship Program!
Applications are due on or before March 27, 2020.
To apply for a summer internship, please visit our website at: newarkmuseumart.org.
All questions regarding the program should be forwarded to: internprogram@newarkmuseumart.org