Summer 2020 Internship Opportunity Curatorial Department – Public Art Fund – Museum Studies

Public Art Fund, New York’s leading presenter of contemporary art projects in public spaces, seeks a senior undergraduate or graduate student to serve as a Curatorial Intern for Summer 2020.

The Curatorial Intern will assist with curatorial research and the planning and development of current and upcoming exhibition programs. For the internship period, the intern will have the opportunity to focus on assisting with numerous projects at various stages of development.

The right match for this internship will be a highly motivated individual with strong written and oral communication skills, rigorous approach research, and proven knowledge of contemporary art. The ability to manage time efficiently, handle several projects simultaneously, and a sense of humor is important.

This internship offers a daily stipend and/or academic credit where appropriate.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assisting with the development of upcoming programs and exhibitions
Developing bibliographies, image files and general research on artists
Writing, editing, and proofing short texts and presentations
Liaising with artists and institutions
Attending events, including talks and openings, and assisting as needed
Assisting with administrative tasks including budgeting, scheduling, internal meetings, filing, etc.

Requirements:

Must be a current student (or have graduated no more than six months ago)
Ability to commit to 1-2 full days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays preferred) from late-May through late-August 2020
Knowledge of contemporary art and its concepts
Skilled in compiling research, creating bibliographies, and drafting short texts
Strong oral, written, organizational, and inter-personal communications skills
Ability to manage time efficiently
Professional working manner
Ability to work independently on multiple projects in a shared office context
Computer proficiency is a must, particularly experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Google Sketch Up
Some museum or gallery experience a plus
Candidates from art history, curatorial studies, urban planning, studio arts, and architectural are encouraged to apply

Application deadline: March 6, 2020

To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and short writing sample (no more than 1,000 words) as attachments to hr@publicartfund.org and include Curatorial Intern – Summer 2020 in the subject line. No phone calls, please.