2008–2009 Internship Opportunities

Made possible by the Eugene McDermott Education Fund

The Dallas Museum of Art, through the help of the Eugene McDermott Education Fund, will offer ten paid internship positions: four in the Museum’s Education Department and six in its Curatorial Department—all beginning September 2, 2008. These internships are intended for those individuals who wish to explore the possibilities of a career in museum work. Projects assigned will provide opportunities for considerable responsibility and for the contribution of individual work. While the Museum does not guarantee employment after the internship, these positions have led many interns to careers in the museum field. Individual health insurance coverage is available at personal cost.

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Application Deadline: Friday, March 21.

CURATORIAL DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIPS
(6 Positions Available)

Curatorial/Graduate Curatorial Interns: Curatorial interns will be placed in one or more of the Museum¹s collecting areas: African, American, Ancient and Asian, Contemporary, Decorative Arts and Design, European, and Mesoamerican and Pacific. The interns will experience the full range of curatorial activities, including acquisition preparations, gallery installations, documentation and research projects involving the Museum’s permanent collection, as well as publication projects and special exhibitions. Each intern will give public gallery talks on a subject of his or her choice. The interns will also collaborate on a temporary installation in one of the Museum’s public spaces, drawn from the permanent collection. Applicants should have completed either a bachelor¹s degree or graduate degree in art history by the beginning of the internship. Interns holding a graduate degree will be expected to assume a leadership role in the program and will have additional responsibilities as determined by the supervising curator(s).

Stipend: $13,000 for a ten-month period (September 2008–June 2009)

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIPS
(4 Positions Available)

Family Programs Intern: The intern will assist with family education programs that include Family Celebrations, Studio Creations, Collection Connections, Arturo¹s Art & Me, and Late Nights. The intern will receive practical exposure to art museum work including working with teachers and performers, and supervising Junior League volunteers. The intern will assist in the planning and implementation of art programs for children and families and will have teaching opportunities. The workweek for this position is Tuesday–Saturday. Applicants should have completed a bachelor¹s degree in art history, art education, or studio art.

Stipend: $13,800 for an eleven and a half-month period (September 2008–mid-August 2009)

Graduate Teaching Programs Intern: The intern will assist with the planning and implementation of teaching programs in the Museum galleries including docent training, teacher workshops, and courses offered in conjunction with The University of Texas at Dallas. The intern will also regularly lead tours for K–12 students and will assist with research and development of materials for docent tours. Applicants should have completed at least one year in graduate school with a concentration in art history, art education, or the humanities.

Stipend: $14,000 for a ten-month period (September 2008–June 2009)

Learning Partnerships with Schools and the Community Intern: The intern will assist with the development of partnership programs and resources that support the Museum¹s relationship with schools and the community. Programs and resources include multiple-visit museum programs, curriculum support for teachers, classroom outreach, online educational materials, professional development in-services, collaborations with artists, and after school programs. Intern will assist staff with the conceptualization, writing, and implementation of these partnership programs and will gain considerable experience teaching with works of art. Applicants should have completed a bachelor¹s degree in art history, art education, or the humanities.

Stipend: $12,000 for a ten-month period (September 2008–June 2009)

Public Programs Intern: The intern will assist with the development, implementation, and promotion of numerous gallery programs, lectures, symposia, performances, courses, and classes for adults throughout the year. The intern will assist in program management and will work closely with guest speakers, performers, volunteers, and the public. The workweek for this position is Tuesday - Saturday. Applicants should have completed a bachelor¹s degree with a concentration in art history, art education, or the humanities.

Stipend: $14,400 for a twelve-month period (September 2008–August 2009)