Internships at the MET

Study and Research at the Met


Internships for College and Graduate Students, 2006–2007

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announces its 2006–2007 internship
opportunities for college and graduate students interested in
careers in art museums. Based upon their academic training and
interests, as well as the availability of projects, interns work in
one of the Metropolitan's departments—curatorial, education,
conservation, administration, or library. Most projects require a
strong knowledge of art history. Applicants of diverse backgrounds
are encouraged to apply.

Summer Internship Program

Six-Month Internship

Lifchez/Stronach Curatorial Internship

The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Curatorial Internship in American
Decorative Arts

Internship in Educational Media

Interdisciplinary Internship: Early German and Netherlandish
Painting, Department of European Paintings

Volunteer Internships



Summer Internship Program


Interns have unprecedented access to The Metropolitan Museum of Art
and to other collections and research libraries in the New York
metropolitan area.

This internship commences with a one- and two-week orientation for
graduate and college students respectively. Orientation involves an
introduction to the curatorial, educational, and operational
structure of the Museum, participation in professional development
workshops, and visits to local cultural institutions. In addition to
contributing to seminal activities in the departments to which
interns are assigned, college interns prepare and lead guided tours
for Museum visitors and assist at the Information Desk two days per
week.

June 5–August 11, 2006
Full time: five days, thirty-five hours per week
Honorarium: $3,000 for college students and recent graduates; $3,250
for graduate students
Applications must be received by January 20, 2006.

Internship for College Students
This ten-week internship is awarded each summer to college juniors,
seniors, and recent graduates who have not yet entered graduate
school. Interns work on departmental projects (curatorial,
administrative, or educational), give gallery talks, and work at the
Visitor Information Center. Applicants should have a broad
background in art history. Applicants must have completed their
junior year to be eligible for this internship. To be considered a
recent graduate, applicants must have graduated no more than one
year prior to the application deadline—current freshmen and
sophomores are not eligible.

Internship for Graduate Students
This ten-week internship is intended for individuals who have
completed at least one year of graduate work in art history or in an
allied field. Interns work on projects related to the Museum's
collections or to a special exhibition. Specific duties depend upon
the needs of the department.

Internships for college and graduate students are made possible by
The Lebensfeld Foundation, the Billy Rose Foundation, The Solow Art
and Architecture Foundation, the Ittleson Foundation, Inc., and The
Tianaderrah Foundation

Selected candidates will be awarded one of the following designated
internships:

Roswell L. Gilpatric Internship
College juniors, seniors, recent graduates, and graduate students
showing special interest in museum careers receive consideration for
this award. There is no need to submit a separate application.
Successful candidates participate in the college or graduate program.
Made possible by The Thorne Foundation

The Jack and Lewis Rudin Internships
Awarded to three college students. There is no need to submit a
separate application. Successful candidates participate in the
college program.

Supported by a generous grant from Jack and Susan Rudin

William Kelly Simpson Internship for Egyptian Art
This internship is intended for a graduate student who has completed
the course work for an M.A. degree in Egyptology or in art history
with an emphasis on ancient Egyptian art. The intern works with the
curatorial staff on projects related to the Museum's Egyptian
collection or a special exhibition.

Made possible by the Marilyn M. Simpson Charitable Trust



The Cloisters Summer Internship for College Students
This nine-week internship (June 12–August 11, 2006) is for
undergraduate college students, particularly first- and second-year
students who are interested in art and museum careers, enjoy working
with children, and have an interest in medieval art. Participants
join the Education Office of The Cloisters, the branch museum of The
Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art of medieval Europe.
Intensive training prepares interns to conduct gallery workshops for
New York City day campers and to develop a public gallery talk.
Honorarium: $2,500

Made possible by the Norman & Rosita Winston Foundation Inc.

Applications must be received by January 20, 2006.



Six-Month Internship


Graduating college seniors, recent graduates, or graduate students
in art history or related fields are eligible for this six-month
internship. Interns are placed in one of the Museum's departments,
where they work on projects that match their academic background,
professional skills, and career goals. Interns participate in the
Summer Internship Program orientation.
June 5–December 1, 2006
Full time: five days, thirty-five hours per week
Honorarium: $10,000
Applications must be received by January 20, 2006.



Lifchez/Stronach Curatorial Internship


This internship is awarded to a student who has recently graduated
from college or is enrolled in an art history M.A. program and would
use the internship to continue in a career in art history.
Applicants should come from a background of financial need or other
disadvantage that might jeopardize pursuit of such a career. The
intern is assigned to a curatorial department to work on projects
appropriate to his or her academic background, professional skills,
and career goals. The intern is invited to participate in
orientation activities during the summer.
September 4, 2006–June 1, 2007
Full time: five days, thirty-five hours per week
Honorarium: $15,000
Applications must be received by January 20, 2006.

Made possible by Judith Lee Stronach and Raymond Lifchez

The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Curatorial Internship in American
Decorative Arts


This year-long internship is awarded to an individual who is either
finishing or has recently been awarded an M.A. The intern assists
one or more curators with research and documentation of the
permanent collections, special exhibitions, or other projects. The
intern participates in the Summer Internship Program orientation.
June 5, 2006–May 25, 2007
Full time: five days, thirty-five hours per week
Honorarium: $22,000; stipend of $3,000 available for research and
educational travel
Applications must be received by January 20, 2006.

Made possible by The Tiffany & Co. Foundation



Internship in Educational Media


This twelve-month internship is designed for recent college
graduates in design, education, art history, or related fields who
want to participate in the production of print, online, and video
publications created for families, teachers, students, and the
general museum public. No previous production experience is
necessary but strong and varied computer skills are required. The
intern participates in the Summer Internship Program orientation.
June 5, 2006–May 25, 2007
Full time: five days, thirty-five hours per week
Honorarium: $22,000
Applications must be received by January 20, 2006.



Interdisciplinary Internship: Early German and Netherlandish
Painting, Department of European Paintings


For a Ph.D. candidate or individual at M.A. level to be trained in
an interdisciplinary approach, joining art historical research with
the technical investigation of the Museum's early German and
Netherlandish paintings.
September 4, 2006–September 1, 2007
Full time: five days, thirty-five hours per week
Honorarium: $22,000; stipend of $3,000 available for research and
educational travel related to the project
Applications must be received by January 20, 2006.

Made possible by the Malcolm Hewitt Wiener Foundation, in memory of
Hubert von Sonnenburg



Volunteer Internships


Unpaid internships for college students, recent graduates, and
graduate students are available throughout the year on a full- or
part-time basis. The number of positions varies according to
departmental needs, and opportunities range from two months to nine
months. Academic credit may be arranged for interns at their
schools' discretion.

Applicants should follow the standard application procedure. Letters
or essays should describe specific areas of interest within the
Museum, precise dates for the proposed internship, and number of
hours per week the applicant is able to work. Application should be
made at least one month prior to the proposed starting date.




Deadline: Applications for all paid internships must be received by
January 20, 2006. Volunteer applications are accepted on a rolling
basis.

There are no application forms. Electronic applications are not
accepted. All application materials should be sent in one envelope.
A typed application should include the following:

Internship(s) for which you are applying
Name, home, school, and email addresses, and telephone numbers
Full résumé of education and employment
Two academic recommendations

Official transcript(s) (Graduate students must supply both official
undergraduate and graduate transcripts.) Cloisters internship
applicants must supply transcripts for at least the past two years.
A separate list of art history or other relevant courses taken, as
well as knowledge of foreign languages

An essay (maximum 500 words) describing your career goals, interest
in museum work, and reasons for applying

After an initial review of the applications, a small number of
students will be invited for an interview at the Museum. With the
exception of graduate students applying to the Summer Internship
Program, applicants will not be accepted without a personal
interview. Interviews for volunteer positions are conducted
throughout the year. Interviews for all other candidates will be
conducted during the month of March. Volunteer candidates are
advised as soon as possible. Final notification for all other
candidates will be mailed April 15, 2006.

At the Museum's sole discretion, the Museum may be able to aid
interns who have (i) at least a master's degree or (ii) a bachelor's
degree with extensive experience to secure a J-1 visa; otherwise,
non-U.S. citizens must offer proof that they are legally permitted
to undertake an internship in the United States.

Application materials for all internships, except for The Cloisters
Summer Internship, should be submitted to:
Internship Programs
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10028-0198


Inquiries may be sent to mmainterns@metmuseum.org. Electronic
applications are not accepted.
Applications for The Cloisters Summer Internship Program should be
mailed to:
The Cloisters Summer Internship Program
The Cloisters
Fort Tryon Park
New York, New York 10040


Questions about The Cloisters Internship Program may be sent to
cloistersinterns@metmuseum.org. Electronic applications are not
accepted.


For more info - http://www.metmuseum.org/education/er_internship.asp