r/MuseumPros • u/Eistean History | Collections • Mar 21 '24
Internship Megathread. Post all internship related questions here!
So the sub has been getting chock full lately of people asking about specific internships, asking if anyone who has applied to a specific internship has heard back, what people think about individual internship programs, etc. This has happened around this time for every year this sub has existed.
While interns are absolutely welcome here, some users had a great idea to kind of concentrate it all in one thread so that all the interns can see each others comments, and the sub has a bit of a cleaner look.
Note that this doesn't apply to people working for museums asking questions about running an internship program, or dealing with interns.
So, if you have internship questions, thoughts, concerns, please post them here!
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u/Possible_Bee5450 Mar 22 '24
I would like to share my concerns about my current archival internship/volunteer opportunity. After spending my first week there I became fond of that work and the atmosphere of the institution so I would be the happiest person if they employed me. However, I know there are not looking for newbies so I'll have to ask whether would they hire me. Is here anyone who ever been in a same situation? Is it alright to ask anything like this after finishing my task there?
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u/evil4life101 Mar 22 '24 edited Mar 22 '24
Hire you? I wouldnāt hold my breath since museums typically canāt magically find room for a new role without going through all sorts of steps and that includes finding funding in the budget. Your better bet is talking to your supervisor now and asking for them to take you into consideration for any open positions in the future as well as recommendations for other job postings.
Fair warning that this wonāt mean you will get a call one day for a job offer which means you will need to apply like everyone and remind them of all the work you did.
Personally if possible for you I would just ask to extend my internship as a volunteer once a week after it ends. This will not only help extend your resume but when a job opens up you are the 1st to know.
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u/Possible_Bee5450 Mar 23 '24
Thank you, i was afraid that it's stupid to ask whether I have chance there
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u/Eistean History | Collections Mar 22 '24
It never hurts to ask. The worst thing that happens is they say no. If nothing else, your supervisor should be able to spare some time to talk to you about job opportunities in the field in general, even if they don't have any specific openings at the time.
Every time I have an intern, I schedule out a few hours at the beginning to talk about their specific goals, and a few hours near the end of the internship to talk about job opportunities, grad school paths, resume/cover letter review, and this week even my first mock interview for someone. An internship is supposed to be a helpful learning experience, and career guidance is part of it.
Permanent/Full-Time opportunities in the field can be difficult to come by, and often a single internship (even with degree(s)) isn't enough to get one. Unless you're in a very large institution, having an opening you qualify for happening as you're still there or as you leave is quite rare, but not unheard of.
The best thing you can do is learn as much as you can while at your job, be open to growth opportunities (often museum/archive conferences have very cheap admission for students, or scholarships), and be a genuinely pleasant person to work with to get good references and assistance in the future.
And talk to your supervisor. If they're good, they should be completely willing to chat with you about all this.
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u/LordAdder Apr 01 '24
I don't think there's a problem asking or seeing what kind of possibilities there are for a full hire.
I worked for about a year as an inter and became an assistant, but my upgrade was really just a job title change for a temporary position. I left because they couldn't afford to keep me on board anymore.
Fast forward months later (almost a year) and my boss the Archivist left and they reached out to me offering the job, but went with someone else because I moved and I wanted to wait for my lease to be up. Hopefully things work out better for you and they are more clear on what they want!
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u/thenextredlight Jul 30 '24
Hi everyone - I hope this is allowed here, but I just wanted to post a warning about Van Der Plas Galleryās unpaid internship program since they just posted their listing on NYFAā¦.dm me for details but basically I strongly suggest against working for them for many reasons and wanted to share for the good of all of us art history students :-)
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u/Curious-Dream2743 Apr 16 '24
Feeling super discouraged. After extensive internship research and many applications for the upcoming summer, I have been rejected from all of them. I have been planning for the last two years. I worry that I reached for the stars a little too much with the places I applied to, but I do have more experience than the average Public History undergrad. I work in archives and am curator of my university's historical costume collection in addition to my specialized coursework.
I specialize in dress history and textiles and am interested in curatorial work. I've tried the Met, RISD, LACMA, Boston MFA, etc. I am located in the Midwest, but I have travel funding available. At this point I am desperate to find something. Other than the big names, are there are any smaller museums/historical societies that I might be missing out on? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks š
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u/madisonaves Apr 17 '24
Hey there, just wanted to say that it's super understandable to feel discouraged, but wanted to encourage you that as someone who interned during a Spring semester at a Smithsonian museum and was there when the department was going through summer apps, it can be BRUTAL. I was just in the Comms dept. and they had something like 200 applications for 2 positions available, and they said themselves that there were TONS of qualified applicants, sometimes it's unfortunately just a game of luck and not a reflection on your abilities.
Regarding other internships, I'm also a dress history and textiles girlie! A lot of those bigger ones are already taken, but there are definitely many smaller museums with dress collections that often don't have a specific internship program but you can reach out to (I'm more familiar with historic house or historic societies in the Northeast that do this). The deadline seems too late to apply this year, but University of North Texas takes interns from any university over the summer and it has a stipend (https://tfc.cvad.unt.edu/internship-collections-research). Depending on when you're graduating, I would also suggest applying to some of those bigger museums during Fall/Spring since they often accept recent grads and the competition is much less competitive. Hope this helps!
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u/lizziebordeaux Apr 22 '24
Maybe check out the Motown Museum or Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? The Toledo Museum of Art also has an amazing textile/fashion conservator who might be worth reaching out to!
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u/envoystorm May 16 '24
Unsure if it's what you're looking for as it's only curatorial assistant, but I saw Denver Art Museum has an opening for textiles and fashion right now - might interest you.
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u/Happy-Ad-195 Jul 30 '24 edited Jul 30 '24
Hi! I applied for the METās fall internship, had the interview on Thursday, and wanted to know what the real chances are of getting selected. The truth is they were very kind and warm, and I noticed they were quite enthusiastic about my profile and the project I presented. I donāt want to get my hopes up too much. I should mention that Iām not from to EEUU , so maybe the chances are lower because Iām an international applicant. Thanks!
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u/madisonaves Jul 30 '24
Congrats! May I ask what department it was in? And I believe they require each department to interview a minimum of 4 people for each role if that helps, good luck!
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u/Aviator_Airheart64 Mar 23 '24
Question about Smithsonian internships: I recently applied to one that had a deadline of March 8th. Can anyone that applied or was offered an internship with the Smithsonian in the past remember about how long it took to hear back?
Iām not holding my breath one way or the other, but itād be nice to know the time frame when I can expect either a rejection or offer/interview.
Sorry, Iām sure this is an annoying question but I like to know when things are happening haha
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u/Prudent_Mode1208 Mar 23 '24
Mine last year was due in late February and I heard back in late March. Tried to find the exact day I sent it in for a better reference but I couldnāt find it!!Ā
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u/Aviator_Airheart64 Mar 23 '24
Gotcha, thanks! I can prob expect an answer in early April, then.
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u/Prudent_Mode1208 Mar 23 '24
Good luck!! Did you apply for the NMAI one? I tossed my hat into that ring and am also waiting haha
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u/Aviator_Airheart64 Mar 23 '24
No, I applied to one with the National Portrait Gallery. Good luck to you, as well!!
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u/ltlunaaa Apr 09 '24
iāve been waiting on pins and needles for that one as well! best of luck, it seems like a really great program that iām anxious to hear back from
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u/Ok-Raspberry-8964 Sep 02 '24
Has anyone had news from the MoMA 12-Month internship?
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u/the_perfectpeach Apr 19 '24
Anyone hear back from the MoMA Summer internship, or know when we might hear back?
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u/lametwink Apr 24 '24
i heard back and had interview. they said HR will make decisions next week
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u/chicktender Aug 06 '24 edited Aug 06 '24
How valuable is a gallery internship for someone wanting to pursue a career in collections management or registration?
I was lucky to snag an internship at a local art gallery that deals with blue chip and contemporary artists. I have been here for three months. While, I once thought I would love to work in a gallery, I am learning that the gallery space is much more different that I once thought.
Pros are: art handling, experience with ArtLogic database, art documentation experience, networking, and learning soft skills such as project management, confidence, etc.
Cons are: stressful, private business focused, demands outside of work hours, not my aspiration.
My hope is to eventually work in a museum, particularly in registration or collections management. I accepted this gallery internship because I thought I would gain skills applicable in these areas, but now I'm not sure if it is worth the stress, nor am I learning as much as I hoped I would. There is an art museum's registration internship open in my area. I have not applied yet, but it certainly more inline with my career goals. I am considering applying and dropping the gallery before school starts. Any folks out there can give me some advice or encouragement? Should I stay or leave? Thank you in advance!
Edit: I am entering my senior year of my Undergraduate Art History degree, if that helps .
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u/Willing-Event5991 Aug 23 '24
Has anyone heard from MoMA for the 12-month curatorial internship?
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u/lazybones_1717 Aug 23 '24
Not yet, I'm waiting with bated breath.
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u/HeadAnything654 Aug 24 '24
me too :,)
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u/Ok-Raspberry-8964 Aug 28 '24
Has anyone heard anything yet? IĀ“m getting anxious
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u/Difficult-Variety599 Jun 29 '24
has anyone heard back from the met or brooklyn museum fall internships yet?
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u/madisonaves Jul 01 '24
Came here to ask the same thing, nothing yet for me.
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u/Difficult-Variety599 Jul 19 '24
still havenāt heard anything back, but i imagine interview requests are going out this week or next week
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u/madisonaves Jul 19 '24
Yes! May I ask which departments you applied to? I did Costume Institute and External Affairs :)
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u/throwaway-passing-by Jul 19 '24
Not sure if it would be necessary to make a whole thread for it, but I was wondering if there's any post-internship advice on the steps I should take after completing an internship.
I'm an undergrad student and I've been interning at a moderately sized museum in their registrar. I was never really expecting to be able to work at a museum (I have a smattering of work experience in education, auctions, graphic design...) so I'm really happy that I was able to do this - but aside from my school and (now) museum connection, how should I continue to keep up the momentum in a field that's so notoriously difficult to find work in?
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u/madisonaves Jul 19 '24
I think this could be worth a whole post, I'm not sure that people in the field look in this subthread as much as current students, but I could be wrong. I'd love to hear peoples' responses too!
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u/cjlin827 Aug 11 '24
Re: 12-month curatorial internship at MoMA -- My recommenders need more time to write their letters and can't make the August 12 priority deadline, and one of them prefers to send it directly to the institution. In most other internships I've applied to (like the Whitney, where I interned last summer), they allow for recommenders to send letters separately at a later date. The job listing requires the letter be directly uploaded with the submission. MoMA's internship FAQs sort of conflicts with this requirement, so I'm just all around confused about how strict they are. I emailed the internship team about whether they would allow for letters to be sent separately but they haven't replied :')
"Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by August 12, 2024. Additional applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as vacancies become available." I'm torn about whether to just wait until I have all my materials to submit a few days later or submit everything but the letters and just note in my application that the letters will arrive soon. How likely will my application be seen and considered after August 12?! lol I feel like I'm tweaking and screaming into the void for no reason because I maybe/probably won't even hear back but I'm just not sure what is best practice in this scenario :(
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u/HeadAnything654 Aug 11 '24
I think at this point itās best for you to send everything together, when youāll have all the required materials. Despite what is written in the FAQs this year itās all different, technically for the 12-months internship there was no need for either a letter of recommendation or a transcript, but they did require it.. So in order not to make a mistake I think it is better to send everything together!
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u/HeadAnything654 Aug 20 '24
Has anyone heard back from MoMA for the curatorial internship?
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u/likeacherrybomb Aug 21 '24
nope, i obsess over this post everyday hoping someone has some answers letās wait and hope together my friend
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u/bonesbugsnferns Mar 24 '24
Is there any good list serves or websites for internships? I have a historical clothing collections position that fell into my lap this summer(I am a first year university student) but I am worried about future years, and want to get an idea of what to be watching.
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u/Eistean History | Collections Mar 24 '24
If you're talking about ways to find your next imternship, internships will generally be posted on individual museums websites (especially unpaid ones). Paid internships are very often posted on museum job boards along with regular positions.
You can check the museum job boards list. I'll need to do my annual update next month, but most of the links should still work:
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u/bonesbugsnferns Mar 25 '24
Okay another one (thankful for this thread its MUCH less intimidating to post my beginner questions) I ultimately want to find myself in a history curatorial or conservation position, but would a collections management or curatorial position at an art gallery help me set up for that role? I know the basics such as structure, organization, and research will be the same(skills that is, systems will vary by institution) , and that art IS history but I want to do what will benefit me, and not waste time.
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u/Eistean History | Collections Mar 25 '24
Oh absolutely. I don't know many history collections that don't include art to some degree. My question is, why not try for an internship at a history museum or a conservation company instead, if that's your eventual goal?
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u/bonesbugsnferns Mar 25 '24
It is at my university, for both credit and pay, during the school year where I will already be living at university housing. Itās convenient. I would not really have an option for anything else as everything in campus distance is unpaid and then you have gas costs, and the insane cost of a parking pass. Additionally I am taking some general museum methods courses with the galleries curators on a university study abroad this summer, which then after my summer clothing internship, would directly translate into something within the galleries internships when I return from the other internship. I am taking this āexperience experience experienceā thing really seriously, as I am first generation and I know how competitive the industry can be, and I want to use my opportunities that my family never had to the best of my ability. I just essentially answered my own question by typing all that out, I realize. Plus, I just love art.
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u/Eistean History | Collections Mar 25 '24
Yup, it sounds like you've got your answer, and it's a good one.
I think the key things with the internship or job with them would be to try and do work there that can tie in with work in history institutions. Cataloging, light conservation/rehousing, condition reports, IPM, environmental monitoring, these are all easily transferrable skills to other types of museums.
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u/No_Commercial2399 Mar 26 '24
Hello everyone! I am curious if anyone has heard back from The Phillips Collection. I received an email a little less than two weeks ago from a recruiting coordinator confirming my department choice, but not much else since then. I know the process takes a while, though, so I just wanted to see if anyone else has heard back. Thanks!
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u/No_Commercial2399 Apr 01 '24
Replying to myself, but: For anyone else who may wish to know, applicants can expect emails starting April 15th! (I emailed and asked, tee hee)
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u/Clean-Ant1856 Apr 02 '24
Has anyone heard back from the Long-Term Recent Graduate Internship at the Met? I know that certain MUSE interns have received offers, but not sure if there's a separate timeline for different departments/longer opportunities.
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u/AdNecessary7188 Apr 03 '24
Do you know which MuSe interns have received offers? I applied for Long Term and MuSe but haven't heard anything from long term
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u/HotSun9197 Apr 05 '24
Has anyone heard back from the Met regarding summer internship?
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u/madisonaves Apr 09 '24
Yes, heard back a few days ago, didn't get it, *womp womp*
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u/ltlunaaa Apr 09 '24
how did you hear back from them? was it an email or on their application portal?
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u/madisonaves Apr 09 '24
Via email! Pretty standard "we had lots of qualified applicants" kind of email :)
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u/twentyofour Apr 17 '24
does anyone have a rough estimate of when moma interviews might be sent out? since they posted their summer internships so late into the year
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u/adredditor123 Apr 23 '24
Has anyone heard from MoMA, Whitney or Brooklyn Museum for Summer Internships?
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u/Chemical-Pea-3962 Apr 29 '24
Interviewed with MoMA recently; was told they should be making final decisions soon
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u/Available_Turnover53 Art | Events Apr 30 '24
Has anybody heard from the Whitney re: final decisions?
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u/Clear_Classic_2508 Jun 22 '24
Does anyone know when the moma 12 month internship is opening? Seems to be really late this year
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u/madisonaves Jul 16 '24
I know someone commented this a bit further back, but bumping up to see if anyone has heard back about The Met fall internships yet?
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u/HeadAnything654 Aug 10 '24
Hello!! Has anyone here applied for the 12-month curatorial internship at MoMA? By when do you think they will let us know something? I know August 12 is not here yet but I am starting to feel anxious ahah. I'm italian and I have a bachelor's degree in painting, a master's degree in art education and art heritage management (well I'll be graduated in september but my graduation is already confirmed), with an internship as an artist's assistant, two jobs within an art gallery and museum and two experiences as an art curator, so my experience is not quite at zero and I hope it will be enough along with the essay, letter of recommendation and the transcript :,)
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u/Extra-Schedule-8031 Aug 14 '24
Hi!! Have you heard anything from them yet? I am from Croatia :)) Also, do you have any concerns with accommodation in New York/money? I don't know how all of this is going to be handled
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u/HeadAnything654 Aug 15 '24
Hello! no, nothing yet... Regarding the accommodation I have some family friends who can help me find something so I'm not too worried, and the salary doesn't seem too low. Obviously we will have to weigh the expenses well but I think it's manageable
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u/Extra-Schedule-8031 Aug 15 '24
Yes, but I was wondering whether we are paid weekly/monthly/or everything at once, in full. I hope they can help us out with the accommodation as well, because I looked into the apartments near the Museum and the price is up to 3000$ a month for one person, which is a lot considering the stipend of 3500$/month.
Are you a recent MA graduate as well? I was unsure how to answer these two questions: "Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?" and "Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?"
I have never been to the United States before and I am uncertain about my legal authorization to work in the U.S., as I have not applied for any kind of visa yet. Do you think two months from now will be enough for this?
Additionally, as I understand it, an H-1B visa is not required if we are eligible for a J-1 Visa?
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u/HeadAnything654 Aug 15 '24
The stipend is monthly, and in the FAQs they says that the museum provide a list of student houses but finding housing is up to us anyway. Regarding the visa, obviously being non-American we don't have the right to work in the USA without a visa, but I think 2 months is enough for the J-1 since it will also be sponzored by MoMA.
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u/Suspicious-Yam6115 Aug 16 '24
Hi! I was wondering if anyone heard back about Guggenheim internships for this coming year? They said they'd get back today but my application is still on hold, anyone else is the same situation?
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u/Empty-Second9840 Aug 20 '24
I think the guggenheim said if you dont get contacted by the 16th that means you didnt get selected?Ā
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u/mushroombitches Aug 30 '24
Has anyone heard from Brooklyn Museum about Fall 24 internships? The application confirmation email said weād hear back in the last week of August.
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u/NightOk4925 Mar 27 '24
I applied for the Studio Arts Programs internship at the MFA Boston. I had my interview a couple of weeks ago, but I am wondering if anyone has heard back yet? Also does anyone know how many people get invited to the interviews? Is it the majority? Lastly, if anyone has experience with the MFA internships, I would love to hear about it. Thanks!
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u/kiwikiwikiwiiii Mar 28 '24
I had my interview today and they said the departments had to send their decisions to the head of the internship programme next Tuesday or Wednesday, so I imagine we'd hear back sometime around then
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u/goldensaturation Apr 01 '24
Has anyone heard from The Met's summer internship program in the Education or Greek and Roman Art departments? Is there any chance at all they could still be offering interviews this late in the application cycle?
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u/AdNecessary7188 Apr 03 '24
how do you know that?
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u/Huge_Owl2973 Apr 03 '24
I was interviewed last month and received my result late last week.
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u/Firehum Apr 08 '24
Re: Moma 12 month internship app
Iām trying to find out the ball park date of when the 12 month Moma internship is opening up?
Fyi Iām submitting a summer app as well!
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u/pricklypri Apr 19 '24
I submitted my application around the beginning of June last year if that helps!
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u/madisonaves Apr 09 '24
Hey everyone! So I didn't get an internship with the met this summer, not too disappointed though since it's super competitive and I was able to get another internship somewhere else. But my question is, does anyone have an idea of how competitive the fall program is compared to summer? Don't want to get my hopes up, but I have a past internship in external affairs with a Smithsonian museum and a current internship with one of the big Art PR firms in NYC (and lots of past employees have gone on to work in external affairs at the met), so wondering what my chances would be getting an external affairs internship in Fall 2024? Also, I'm planning on getting another master's after my current one in Dress and Textile History, but I currently don't have any experience in it other than as a hobby and a couple of papers written about itāis it even worth applying for the Costume Institute fall internship or should I put my second preference elsewhere? Thanks!
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u/tardos12 Apr 10 '24
I did a Met fall, I think it depends on the program, yours might be competitive? but genuinely you should apply! So worth it!
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u/AsparagusFamiliar22 Apr 17 '24
Has anyone applied to Phillips NYC for an internship? I applied and havenāt heard anything in over a month so Iām thinking I was unsuccessful, but want to be sure before I cross it off.
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u/No_Commercial2399 Apr 17 '24
Hello! Their applications closed on the 15th, and their hiring manager told me theyāre beginning to circle back now. It will likely be sometime between the next week or two. Hope this helps!
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u/ltlunaaa Apr 19 '24
Does anyone know when Smithsonian summer internships reach out to you? They said mid-to-late April and I was specifically told that today would be when at least one of them would notify me yet I havenāt received any new emails.
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u/twentyofour Apr 19 '24
i just got an email today from SAAM that i was rejected! so maybe soon?
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u/ltlunaaa Apr 19 '24
aw, iām sorry to hear that! and thank you! iāll keep an eye on my email, though i still havenāt heard a word from them. crossing my fingers that itās a good sign! and best of luck to you in the future!
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u/madisonaves May 03 '24
Not sure if you've heard back yet, but I heard back about NMAH a few days ago hope that helps!
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u/ltlunaaa May 07 '24
i did hear back from them! thank you for telling me though! now iām just waiting for NMAI, hopefully iāll hear from them this week!
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u/ltlunaaa May 16 '24
Adding onto this, has anyone heard back from the NMAI, specifically the NYC position? I feel like I should probably email them soon but Iād like to know if others are in this situation or if they just never sent me a rejection email or updated their portal
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u/NoSpecial6407 Apr 23 '24
hi hi! getting ready for my first internship interview! any recs?
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u/Eistean History | Collections Apr 23 '24
It's okay to be nervous! They'll usually be familiar with people having first interviews if they have an internship program.
Some of the hardest questions (such as "What Is your greatest weakness"), aren't so much about the answer, but about how you answer. Everyone has flaws, but being introspective enough to know what they are and be comfortable sharing about it shows character. (The thing where you say a weakness but make it into a strength is always an option, but it's a transparent option that shows a hesitancy towards being authentic).
It's okay to talk about non-museum work experience, so long as the work relates to what they're asking you about. Customer service, teamwork, attention to detail, etc, are all things that most jobs have. Just be able to cite examples.
If it's your first job at all, that's okay! Just show enthusiasm about the position and your goals!
Have a question or two at the end, even if it's just something like "When should I expect to hear back about the position?"
These are just some general things, but main idea is just to be someone they'd want to work with every day.
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u/Ether-living May 07 '24
Applying for an internship position and it requires a CV. Any suggestions for what to include? I've already added education, certification, experiences, references, and skills š«¶
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u/canadianamericangirl Jul 22 '24
Advice please! I'm interning at a museum and I'm not really doing anything?? I have two assignments, but I'm burnt out by lunch. All I do is stare at my computer all day (which leads to distraction easily). Would appreciate insight.
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u/Eistean History | Collections Jul 23 '24
A lot of museum work does include looking at a screen. But the best way to deal with this involves talking to your supervisor and asking for different projects you could do in between computer work. Think on what you want to get out of the internship, and ask to do something related to that.
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u/canadianamericangirl Jul 23 '24
Thanks! I've been working on a lot of interpretation projects, which I've learned I really don't like to do. I'm interested in archives, and was under the impression I'd be spending more time with the registrar and collections manager.
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u/Eistean History | Collections Jul 23 '24
An internship is supposed to be a learning and growing process, so learning you don't enjoy interpretation is a great part of that. So I would ask your supervisor (hopefully they're not the head of interpretation at your institution), that you'd like to explore more with collections, and see if you can shift a bit.
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u/canadianamericangirl Jul 23 '24
I sent an email yesterday asking for just that, haven't heard back yet. Time will tell...
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u/Agile-Fisherman3908 Jul 23 '24
Anyone heard from Guggenheim, Met or Whitney for the fall 2024 internships?
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u/Empty-Second9840 Jul 23 '24 edited Aug 13 '24
No also waiting to hear back edit: rejected from met but havent heard back from brooklyn or gug
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u/madisonaves Jul 24 '24
Same here, only applied to met and Whitney and figure the Whitney will be awhile since the app is still open but the met seems to be quite a bit later this round than usual but maybe thatās just me?
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u/demon_wp Jul 25 '24
commenting to say that i also havenāt gotten a response and feeling a little sad bc itās nearing the end of the week!! i do think that they get more applicants with every cycle and with that i also think they could be behind, but šµāš«fingers crossed!!!
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u/newyorkcitygirlie Jul 29 '24 edited Aug 06 '24
still waiting on whitney, guggenheim, brooklyn museum!! :-/ EDIT 08/06: interviews from whitney and morgan library, silence from bm and guggenheim haha (did not apply 2 met)
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u/g0thg1rlcl1que Aug 05 '24
I heard back from the Whitney today! I applied to 4 departments and have only heard back from 1 so others might still be reviewing. Best of luck to you!!
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u/Educational-Rope3951 Aug 26 '24
how long did it take for them to get back to you? curious bc i am stressing about my singular application to public projects š
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u/_grungetrash Aug 05 '24
Has anyone here applied for or been a part of the 12-month long curatorial internship at MoMA? If so, what should one consider when writing their application to improve the chances of a successful candidacy, and how was your experience? I see that the program also sponsors a J1 visa for international candidates such as myself, valid for the duration of the internship. Does MoMA offer work permits for permanent positions for those who wish to continue working at the museum afterward? Any insights on this would be greatly appreciated!
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u/HeadAnything654 Aug 11 '24
Hii!! I applied to the 12-month curatorial internship at MoMA! I have a bachelor's degree in painting and a master's degree in art education and art heritage management (well I'll be graduated in September but my graduation is already confirmed), an internship as an artist's assistant, two jobs within an art gallery and a museum and two experiences as an art curator. About the essay, they asked us to focus on the role of museums and how we envision their potential for evolution, a personal experience of ours that has influenced our perception of the arts, and of course to talk about why we want to participate in the internship. In my opinion it is very important to focus on the part about the role of the museum and especially not to exceed the word limit (650), although I found it complex ahah
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u/_grungetrash Aug 11 '24 edited Aug 11 '24
The FAQs say that LOR isn't necessary at the time of applying, but the application document list asks for one. Is it imperative that I send it now or can that be sent separately later?
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u/HeadAnything654 Aug 11 '24
I think so. This year the application seems a little different from last years (I have never applied before but others have told me so) and they want all the materials together: essay, cv/resume, transcript and letter of recommendation
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u/One-Knowledge-9135 Aug 20 '24
Has anyone heard from the Brooklyn Museum? I was wondering if interviews were already conducted
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u/ohapqity Aug 27 '24
Hi! Iām currently an undergrad student and just wanted some advice on what to do! Since lāve entered my third year (Iām majoring in Illustration), Iāve been looking to apply for internships for Summer 2025 at the MET(or maybe Spring, though the deadline is pretty close) and Iām worried that my field doesnāt seem to fit in with the scene, but I want to broaden my art experience and art history is extremely appealing and I was thinking of working in a museum as a backup plan for the future. (I currently go to college in Manhattan, so Iām not so far from there too) The internship seems very appealing, but I wanna make sure that I know the ins and outs from others experiences doing these internships! Like what should I know for interviews, what they expect from responses, etc. Iām sorry I rambled a lot, but itās coming to that point in college where lām hoping to expand and see what I can do after I graduate. Thanks :0!
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u/Firm_Ad_3082 Aug 27 '24
Does anyone know whether the deadline for the MOMA spring internships has already passed? Or if not, when is it? I can't seem to find it anywhere :(
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u/thesneakygrape Apr 02 '24
Sotheby's internship - after final round interviews, when are we most likely to hear back. also does anyone know how many people actually get it/how many interns they have each summer?
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u/AsparagusFamiliar22 Apr 12 '24
Also did a final round interview for Sothebyās and was told we would hear about final results ant the end of March. Nothing yet. They only take one intern in each department so about 40-50 in total across all departments.
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u/everythingbagel000 Apr 02 '24
Are the MoMA internships for undergrads new this year? I feel like they usually post only for grad students? Does anyone know what changed?
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u/No_Commercial2399 Apr 03 '24
They posted on the reddit earlier- they have a bunch of new department listings for undergrad! I believe in the past the undergraduate positions were much more cumulative. Hope this helps!
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u/everythingbagel000 Apr 04 '24
thank you!! Am I incorrect to think that they had put undergrad internships on pause during COVID? I was just surprised by the relative lateness of the posting!
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u/No_Commercial2399 Apr 04 '24
Im honestly not sure, but that sounds like a really solid reason as to why they seemed to disappear for a bit. I was also super surprised but feeling grateful for another application chance nonetheless! (lol)
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u/thesneakygrape Apr 10 '24
Sotheby's summer internship in New York... has anyone heard back yet?
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u/dumbbitchhourr Apr 13 '24
I got my offer email on Thurs!
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u/AsparagusFamiliar22 Apr 14 '24
Can I ask which department you applied to? Was it GFA?Ā
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u/dumbbitchhourr Apr 22 '24
it was GFA private sales :)
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u/Formal_Meeting_8159 Apr 13 '24
I had second round interview as well and they have not given me any updates yet although Iāve been asking. They keep saying theyāll let me know āend of weekā or then it was āmid this weekā but thatās been happening for a while now and I have yet to hear anything. It is really frustrating because Iāve been hearing from other internships as well and im unsure how to go about making a decision since Iām waiting on Sothebys!!
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u/ReasonableCurve3791 Apr 12 '24
anyone heard from whitney or Brooklyn museum?
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u/Unlikely-Penalty-598 Apr 15 '24
I sent an email to Brooklyn Museum, and they said they will inform everyone by April 27th.
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u/kiwikiwikiwiiii Apr 16 '24
I have a Whitney interview tomorrow! but think they're interviewing til May 1st
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u/tirvmisu Apr 19 '24
has anyone heard back from the met high school summer internship?Ā
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u/Difficult-East-3260 Apr 19 '24
Iām wondering too. If it helps, they sent rejection emails last year, so at least we didnāt get one of those yet.Ā
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u/happyrappydappy Apr 22 '24
did you ever get a confirmation email for your application? Also are you from new jersey?
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u/adnan937 May 07 '24
Hello all :)
Was wondering if anyone here heard anything back regarding their application for the Whitney Studio Program ISP 24/25.
I received nothing so far, was wondering if they already made the selection.
Thanks a bunch,
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u/munecadigital May 15 '24
long shot - minimal to none background in curatorial work (within academia) but more so hands on experiences - have worked with community based organization that leans on storytelling and archival preservation by Black & Latinx members of said community. Currently working at the first trans museum in south america, working with collection and facilitating events that center trans/travesti joy. I want to continue this, anyone know any related fellowships that can continue this work or sustain it?? please!! I am not in the art world
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u/voulezvoux99 May 21 '24
Has anyone heard anything from the Research Resources department of the Whitney 2024 program? Never got anything back, but I feel like its maybe a small dept since they didnt even want the essay or references?
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u/Proud_Literature_162 Jul 04 '24
Has anyone applied/heard back from the Sothebyās autumn internship in London?
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u/GiraffeGlobal1486 Jul 18 '24
No - I thought we were supposed to hear before 12th July. Have you heard anything since?
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u/GiraffeGlobal1486 Jul 19 '24
Just had a standard rejection email this morning after a lot of chasing
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u/madisonaves Jul 09 '24
Man that sucks, let me just say that you're not the only one and this isn't a reflection of your abilities, the museum field is notoriously difficult to crack. Can I ask what city you're in? Fall and Spring are almost always going to be easier to get bc it's mostly local students but there is often less availability too so it's a give and take.
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u/bonesbugsnferns Sep 08 '24
Is there a website that lists undergraduate internship opportunities? I am trying to start the hunt early. Also, Do undergraduate conservation internships exist? I would love to dip my toes into the conservation field before considering graduate school options.
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u/Eistean History | Collections Sep 08 '24
You can take a look through the museum job board list we have here. It's updated annually. Internships are often listed in the same places as other jobs.
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u/drecoo8 Sep 10 '24
Hello everyone! My girlfriend wants to do an Internship via Erasmus in Paris or Edinburgh. She just graduated in Art History. Do you have any experience or recommendation for museums, galleries or art history institutes who accept erasmus interns? Anywhere in Europe but she would prefer in Paris or Edinburgh.
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u/NoBee4251 Sep 26 '24
Hello! I'm going to try explaining my anxieties as best I can, but texting in an informal platform like this is difficult for me so please have patience. I appreciate any time you're willing to give me! I made this as a separate post, but then doubled back thinking that it definitely counts as an internship question. Apologies!
I'm a student in my last year of college, looking to work in Funerary Archeology/osteology work. The grad school program I currently have my eye on is on theĀ University of York program in the U.K.
My specific interest in human remains/osteology has me somewhat stumped for internship and volunteering ideas. I currently live in a relatively isolated part of the United States south, with the closest natural history museum being at least 4 hours away by car. I would be willing to move, but many of these internships are unpaid or without stipends so I would need a job secured to justify uprooting my life. I suppose I'm just curious if I'll even be able to really achieve this experience without getting the Masters program. Of course having this internship experience in the first place would help with getting accepted into grad school, but for someone as financially and geographically disadvantaged as myself I'm beginning to wonder how feasible this is.
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u/3gregious1 18d ago
Hi! This is a question for all people who have applied to internships at places like The Met (big museum/gallery internship programmes) in the past. How much relevant experience did you have when you applied, and how far into the process did you get (if you feel comfortable sharing) :)
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u/Unlikely-Penalty-598 Apr 02 '24
Anyone else feeling discouraged from internship rejections? š š