About Our Organization

Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society.

Internship Program Description 

The Museum’s Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates' valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology. 

*Please note: Only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States are eligible for this program.*

Job Summary

The Curatorial Intern will work under the direction of the Curatorial Assistants. Interns will be involved in a range of curatorial research projects. A key component of this internship will be conducting research and writing for objects and artists represented in the permanent collection, as well as administrative tasks to support the department’s curatorial library. Projects will also include deep research on mission specific-related exhibitions happening globally. The intern may also be completing administrative tasks for exhibition-related projects.  

The Curatorial Internship position is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring/minoring in art history, visual culture, or a related field. Applicants should be interested in curatorial work and have excellent writing and research skills, and knowledge of the contemporary art world. Applicants must be able to handle multiple projects at once and work independently. 

Application Information 

Each internship cycle could include opportunities in the following departments: Communications, Collections, Curatorial, Director’s Office, Development, Education and Visitor Experience. 

Applicants are encouraged to indicate both a first and second choice among the listed departments. 

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. We appreciate your understanding. 

Application Materials: 
To be considered, applicants must submit the following

• Resume 

• A cover letter 

• A writing sample (no more than 5 pages) 

Dates and Details 

• Program Duration: September 15 – December 19, 2025 (14 weeks) 

• Weekly Commitment: 21 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Interns are required to be on-site at least three days per week, including mandatory attendance on Tuesdays. 

• Stipend: $5,292 

• Application Deadline: 11:59 PM ET on July 20, 2025 

• Interview Notifications Sent By: August 8, 2025, If you have not received communication by this date, we regret that you have not been selected as a finalist for the Fall 2025 cohort. 

Mandatory Orientation:  

All accepted interns must attend an in-person orientation on the morning of Monday, September 15, 2025, to begin the program.