How to Apply for Internships in LA
These instructions are for Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships at arts organizations across LA.
For over 30 years, the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship program has funded paid summer internships for outstanding students who are members of groups underrepresented in museums and visual arts organizations. This can include groups defined by—among other things—socioeconomic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin and/or any life experiences that add diverse and underrepresented perspectives.
Eligibility is limited to currently enrolled undergraduates (bachelor's degree program, associate's degree program, or vocational or technical program below the baccalaureate level) who reside in or attend college in LA County. Students must have completed at least one semester of college by June 2024 and be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a "green card" holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible. Candidates may come from all areas of undergraduate study and need not have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.
Below is a list of the 102 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships offered for summer 2024. Please note: the deadline for 2024 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships at Getty has passed. Internships are grouped by the geographic area of the host organization and listed alphabetically within each section. Each entry includes a position description and application information. To learn more about a host, click the organization name to visit their website. You can also view all of the positions in a sortable format based on location, organization name, internship, and more with this Airtable link. To apply, submit an application to the host organization. Please note that Getty will update the availability of positions as they are filled. All positions will be filled by May 1, so submit your application as soon as possible.
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(includes Atwater Village, Hollywood, and West Hollywood)
American Cinematheque, Hollywood
Programming & Archive Internship
The American Cinematheque seeks an intern whose primary responsibilities will be in the Programming and Archive Departments, with additional assignments in Membership/Resource Development, Marketing, and Operations. Reporting to the Archivist and Senior Film Programmer, this individual will assist the programming team in event planning and production, writing of blurbs and series texts; research on new releases and topics related to upcoming programs, and preparation of client decks. In addition, this individual will annotate and transfer the Archive’s audio and video files to internal databases, re-house paper files, identify photographs, trim audio/video materials, and do historical research. The intern will receive dedicated training in all of these areas.
This position is made possible by the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program, which is designed to offer career exploration opportunities to students who identify as members of groups that remain underrepresented in visual arts careers. The AC encourages candidates of all abilities to apply.
This position is based primarily on site at the organization’s headquarters in Hollywood. The intern and all other AC staff will work remotely on Fridays. The schedule is typically 10:00am-5:00pm (maximum of 40 hours per week), with occasional weekend or evening events. This 10-week opportunity is preferably slated for June 17 to August 23, although the organization would consider a June 10 to August 16 window.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Christine Moore, Human Resources, at christine@americancinematheque.com by April 15. Please send questions about the position to this email.
Clockshop, Atwater Village
Summer Programs Internship
The Programs Intern’s primary duties and responsibilities entail assisting with and coordinating the production of Clockshop’s slate of public programming: (1) related to upcoming artist commission projects, (2) specialized youth and family initiatives, and (3) Clockshop’s quarterly Reading & Listening by Moonrise program. The intern should come prepared with strong self-management, organizational, research, and communication skills (verbal and written). As an organization that works on public lands to deepen relationships between communities and the land they live on through arts and cultural work, we seek an individual with a passion for and interest in environmental justice, contemporary art, public programming, education, and creative public engagement.
Clockshop staff work in a hybrid model with three days in-office and two days remote. Regular hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00am–4:30pm. Some hours during weekends and weekday evenings for programs and events will be required.
To apply, email info@clockshop.org.
Corita Art Center, Hollywood
Education and Public Programs
Corita Art Center is seeking an Education and Public Programs Intern to support our ongoing project to make arts education initiatives publicly accessible. Rooted in Corita Kent’s pedagogy, these initiatives will focus on CAC’s extensive collection of artwork and archival materials. The intern will help support in the interpretation of these materials for use in public programs and curatorial projects as we lead up to the opening of our new location! Activities will include: outreach and tour organizing for neighboring organizations and educators; artist-led workshops; research and writing of didactic materials and tour prompts. The Intern will also be expected to partake in weekly team meetings with all CAC staff.
Candidates should have an art history or art education background with an interest in community engagement, events, education, and public programs. Deep attention to detail and excellent written and communication skills are required.
Interns must:
- Be a member of a group underrepresented in careers related to art conservation, museums, and/or visual arts organizations, which can include groups defined by – among other things – socioeconomic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin and/or any life experiences that add diverse and underrepresented perspectives.
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
- Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County; and Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a "green card" holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible.
The internship is a full-time (35 hours/week) position for a consecutive ten-week work period beginning June 17 and ending August 23, 2024. While the current internship is planned to take place primarily on site, the selected candidate should be prepared for occasional remote work with stable internet access.
Work Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm with some evenings and Saturdays for event support as needed.
Compensation: $6,925 plus commuter benefits
To apply, please submit the following application materials no later than April 8,2024 by clicking here. You must include:
RESUME
COVER LETTER
Be sure to include how you meet the eligibility requirements. Cover letters that do not state how requirements are met will not be considered.
- (2) REFERENCES — either letters of recommendation or contact information.
Interviews will be conducted by videoconference or telephone. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, we are regretfully unable to respond to phone calls and emails regarding the status of applications and the recruiting process. Feel free to contact Nicholas Brown, apply@corita.org with any questions.
Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions, Hollywood
Communications and Media Internship
The goal of the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship program is to expose college students from backgrounds that have been underrepresented in the arts to careers in museums and visual arts organizations. The program offers full-time paid internships over the summer in core areas of museum work such as curatorship, conservation, education, publications, and public programming. LACE has served as a host organization for Getty Marrow Interns since 1996. Learn more here.
Applications will be accepted until April 5, 2024.
The Getty Marrow Communications and Media Intern is responsible for creating a unique online presence for the organization under the supervision of LACE staff. The intern will gain experience in creating social media campaigns (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter), coordinating the organization’s print and digital marketing efforts, managing all press and academic inquiries, conducting community outreach to student groups, press, and interested audiences, and producing original content with an emphasis on marketing and implementation. The intern will assist in researching and updating the LACE Digital Archive when needed, and surfacing past programs and exhibitions, providing archival, educational, and artistic content to LACE’s newer audiences and community members via the website and social media, as well as prepare new branding materials for the LACE Benefit Art Auction scheduled for fall 2024. This internship is for a student who is interested in learning about digital technologies, media and video production, digital communications, and marketing in a non-profit visual arts organization, and has basic knowledge of design and/or video production.
Internship hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm, with occasional weekend hours for events and programs as needed.
To apply, submit your one page résumé, cover letter, and two professional references, merged into a single PDF file, sent to apply@welcometolace.org with the subject line "Getty MUI Communications and Media Internship.” The PDF file name should follow this format: “LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_GMUI24.”
To review the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship program’s eligibility requirements, visit https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships/
Curatorial and Programming Internship
The goal of the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship program is to expose college students from backgrounds that have been underrepresented in the arts to careers in museums and visual arts organizations. The program offers full-time paid internships over the summer in core areas of museum work such as curatorship, conservation, education, publications, and public programming. LACE has served as a host organization for Getty Marrow Interns since 1996. Learn more here.
Applications will be accepted until April 5, 2024.
The Getty Marrow Curatorial and Programming Intern will work closely with the Curator and Director of Programming, Selene Preciado, and the Assistant Director of Programming, Juan Silverio, in executing a wide range of programming activities—from managing logistics for events and public programs, to research and development for upcoming exhibitions. The intern will assist with the coordination of the LACE Screening Room Series, research for the 2025 exhibitions Circuits of Correspondence and Poetics of Possibilities, and develop a virtual exhibition using the LACE digital archive, among other daily tasks. The intern will gain experience in interdisciplinary curatorial research and writing, artist relations, public programming, and art handling and installation, among other skills. This internship is for a student who is interested in learning about the curatorial process and wants to develop administrative and exhibition production skills with critically engaged, exploratory, and community-responsive artists.
Internship hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm, with occasional weekend hours for events and programs as needed.
To apply, submit your one page résumé, cover letter, and two professional references, merged into a single PDF file, sent to apply@welcometolace.org with the subject line "Getty MUI Curatorial and Programming Internship.” The PDF file name should follow this format: “LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_GMUI24.”
To review the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship program’s eligibility requirements, visit https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships/.
MAK Center for Art and Architecture, West Hollywood
Exhibitions and Engagement Internship
The Getty Marrow Exhibitions and Engagement Internship with the MAK Center for Art and Architecture provides an opportunity to support and learn from a contemporary, experimental, multi-disciplinary center for art and architecture headquartered in three architectural landmarks by the Austrian-American architect Rudolph M. Schindler. The Intern will work with the Director, Education and Engagement Coordinator, Exhibitions and Program Manager, and Development Officer with a focus on two of the MAK Center’s main activities: exhibitions at the Schindler House and educational engagement across all three sites. This role offers experience and insight into the processes of executing exhibitions and public programs at an established, 30-year-old arts non-profit with deep roots in the Los Angeles community.
The Getty Marrow Exhibition and Engagement Internship is a 40-hour-a-week internship.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV or resume (PDF) here. Questions can be addressed to office@makcenter.org.
Office of People, Hollywood
Community Design Internship
Office Of: Office is excited to host a summer Getty Marrow Community Design Intern! We are a minority and women-led urban planning and architecture organization that designs policy, projects, and programs for equitable city growth. We focus on public realm improvements, storefront remodels, and affordable housing projects, and work with community-based organizations, small business owners, residents, and local governments to promote inclusive community development. During this 10-week internship, the Getty Marrow Community Design Intern will support all aspects of our work and learn about the nuts and bolts of urban planning, design, and architecture projects.
As a small, five-person, interdisciplinary team, we plan to actively involve the Community Design Intern in design meetings, architecture meetings, and client meetings with relevant city agencies and partners. The Community Design Intern will split time between urban planning and architecture teams. Internship responsibilities will include visual design, feedback in the architecture and urban planning process, creation of meeting materials, and background research to inform architecture and urban planning designs. The Community Design Intern will also help us organize our second series of Tabled! community conversations on approaches to co-creation and co-design. The Intern will subsequently lead in the creation of collateral to document, illustrate, circulate, and revise these principles. Through this work, they will gain familiarity with the full spectrum of the design and planning process, developing a robust understanding of how design can be employed to support community visions.
The Perks
- Summer stipend of $17.30/hr (pre-tax).
- We are a hybrid organization with an office at The Preserve in Hollywood, working 2-3 days in person. Our team is typically online 9-5pm with flexible work hours.
- You will learn about urbanism, politics, and different community-based organizations.
- We extend our professional development network to you. You will have the benefit of attending meetings with clients, partners, and community-based organizations.
Qualifications
- Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County.
- Be a member of a group underrepresented in careers related to art conservation, museums, and/or visual arts organizations.
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s degree program. You must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June. You may also have graduated the semester or quarter before the internship begins.
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or student with DACA status valid through the internship.
- Be interested or curious about the history of the built environment and its impact on historically marginalized communities.
To apply, please complete this Google Form, which includes basic information, short answer questions, and a place to attach a resume and cover letter/work samples. For questions, email Olivia Arena at olivia@officeofoffice.com or visit officeofoffice.com. The deadline for applications is 11:59 PM PST April 14. First round interviews will take place the week of April 15. Second round interviews will take place the week of April 22.
ONE Institute, West Hollywood
Exhibition and Programming Internship
The Getty Marrow Exhibition and Programming Intern at One Institute will have the opportunity to assist in the production of our major exhibition and programming initiatives for Summer and Fall 2024. The internship will focus on developing exhibition materials, media, and programs related to our 2024 exhibition, Our Patch: LGBTQ+ Life from Cradle to Grave, which highlights recently cataloged collections at ONE Archives at the USC Libraries. Drawing from photographs, videos, paintings, activist signage, and other archival ephemera, Our Patch illustrates histories of intersectional, interracial community building across key moments of LGBTQ+ movement history that have laid the foundation for queer and trans futures in Los Angeles. The exhibition will be installed at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Advocate & Gochis Galleries. Our Patch will serve as inspiration for One Institute’s second annual Circa: Queer Histories Festival (2024). Accompanying public programs will provide an opportunity for festival-goers to interface with the exhibition in dynamic ways through reinterpretation, performance, and participatory storytelling videos.
The intern will be under the direct supervision of our Executive Director, Tony Valenzuela. The intern will also work with Exhibition Curator Andy Campbell, the One Institute team, staff at our partner institution ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, and other community and municipal arts organizations. This internship operates on a hybrid schedule with on-site meetings, exhibition installation, and public events, alongside remote meetings and project tasks.
Work hours will generally take place Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm with some weekend and evening hours depending on program needs.
To apply for the Getty Marrow Exhibition and Programming Internship at One Institute, send you résumé, cover letter, and 3 references to Tony Valenzuela, Executive Director at tvalenzuela@oneinstitute.org.
The deadline to apply is 5pm PT on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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(includes Chinatown, Downtown LA, Exposition Park, Little Tokyo, and MacArthur Park)
artworxLA, MacArthur Park
Arts Education Internship
The artworxLA Arts Education Internship is an invaluable experience in museum education, especially for those interested in high school, teen, and outreach programs. The Arts Education intern will conduct essential research and projects in preparation for artworxLA’s 2023–24 School Year programming including: program evaluation through stakeholder surveys and reporting; conducting research on two museum exhibition initiatives; classroom observation and facilitation; attending exhibition walkthroughs and participating in professional development opportunities to learn about best practices in museum arts education; providing administrative support for the 2024 Summer Teaching Institute; updating a digital online library of museum education resources for Teaching Artists; and learning how to conduct hands-on workshops in multiple formats. The internship is an opportunity to learn facilitation practices in object-, virtual-, and inquiry-based learning. atworxLA’s Arts Education internship is an excellent introduction to facilitating relevance and meaning in arts programming through tailoring exhibition content for specific audiences, especially alternative education youth.
artworxLA Arts Education Internship is a full-time, 40 hours/week, 10:00am–6:00pm, for 10 consecutive weeks from June–August, 2024.
To apply, email a cover letter and résumé to internships@artworxla.org.
For inquiries, please email Fabrizio Flores, Program Director, at fabrizio@artworxla.org; call 323-465-1404; or visit here.
California Institute of the Arts East of Borneo, Downtown LA
Publications Internship
East of Borneo is an online magazine of contemporary art and its history as considered from Los Angeles. We publish new essays and interviews alongside a multimedia archive of image, text, video, and audio curated in collaboration with our readers. East of Borneo Books sees the extension of our mission into print, calling attention to a diverse range of critical writing on the visual culture of Los Angeles.
The Publications Intern will report to the Editor in Chief and support the activities of the magazine as part of a small editorial team with expertise in art writing and publishing. The internship will provide valuable training in research, editing, and online publishing, as well as the opportunity to assist with events, programs, publicity, and outreach. The training provided for this position will appeal to students interested in contemporary art and writing, and particularly in the application of current technologies to transform the format and interactivity of arts scholarship. Students with a special interest in publication design also encouraged to apply.
This internship is 40 hours/week for a period of 10 weeks (June–August 2024).
To apply for East of Borneo’s Publications Intern position, please submit a resumé and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications, along with two professional or academic references, to editors@eastofborneo.org. Please include “Publications Intern 2024” in the subject line. Applications due April 10, 2024.
For inquiries please contact: Tom Lawson, Editor in Chief, tom@eastofborneo.org
California Institute of the Arts REDCAT, Downtown LA
Curatorial Internship
The Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern will work directly with REDCAT´s Chief Curator and Deputy Director, Programs Daniela Lieja Quintanar, and Assistant Curator, Talia Heiman to produce the fall 2024 exhibition and public interdisciplinary arts programs for the REDCAT gallery, theater, and lounge. The Intern will assist both curators with research, organization of materials, production, and marketing for the upcoming exhibition All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace, REDCAT’s contribution to the Getty PST Art & Science Collide initiative, which considers how contemporary artists engage with artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The Curatorial Intern will engage with a broad group of artists and scholars and will help with logistics, scheduling meetings, overviewing program calendars, and collecting detailed information. Additionally, part of the Curatorial Intern work will focus on organizing the physical and digital exhibitions archive at REDCAT. The intern will spend some time working in the gallery front desk and will receive training on public engagement. The intern will have the opportunity to learn how to plan and produce a seasonal program across disciplines (visual arts, performance, theater, film, critical theory, writing, and music), and will learn how to collaborate with artists, curators, and critics working in contemporary art. This internship is for a student who is interested in learning the production of artists’ projects, curatorial research, and conceptualization of exhibitions through a multidisciplinary program.
Hours are Monday to Thursday 10:00am–6:00pm. Mondays remotely and Tuesday to Thursday in the REDCAT Offices, and specific extra days, depending on events.
To apply, send a résumé, cover letter, and two recommendation contacts to redcatjobs@calarts.edu.
El Pueblo Historical Monument, Downtown LA
Curatorial and Education Internship
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, City of Los Angeles, is seeking a 2024 Getty Marrow Curatorial and Education Intern for the History, Education & Art Division which oversees the historic district’s six on-site museums, sites, exhibitions, and collections as well as educational programming. Intern will work alongside El Pueblo staff and take a leadership role in the development and creation of new educational programming and activities. Intern will learn how to convert compiled research into meaningful public engagement and educational programming. Opportunities include engaging with the daily operations and management of museums, understanding strategic planning and management of cultural agencies, interacting with diverse visitors and groups, and coordinating with on-site non-profit partners and government agencies. Working with the long and rich history of El Pueblo, internship projects will have the opportunity to lift the narratives of underrepresented groups and communities that form an integral part of the history of Los Angeles.
As a department of the City of Los Angeles, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument hosts this Getty Marrow internship in coordination with its non-profit partner El Pueblo Park Association (EPPA). This is a full-time on-site internship opportunity, 40 hours a week for 10 consecutive weeks.
To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to Edgar Garcia at edgar.garcia@lacity.org.
For questions please call 213-485-6855.
Go for Broke National Education Center, Little Tokyo
Collections Internship
The Collections Intern will focus on GFBNEC’s unique Hanashi Oral History and Special Collections. Specifically, the intern will view, analyze and evaluate the contents within both Collections, update the database with demographic data (i.e., veteran/family bio, interview evaluations, highlights, interview ratings, story concepts, etc.) and work on developing short individual video veteran profiles. The ancillary duties will include working with staff project teams to further broaden GFBNEC's programming and outreach to current and target stakeholders. The Intern will create a final project using the Collections which can be in the form of a mini-documentary script, video, essay, poem, song, podcast, social media postings or any other format that can be shared with the public.
The internship is 40-hours/week from 9:00am–5:30pm, and is an excellent personal and professional opportunity that will explore the relevance of the Japanese American WWII veterans' legacy to today's contemporary themes of social justice, identity, civil liberties, civic engagement and racial tolerance.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Janis Tanji Wong at janis@goforbroke.org.
Programs and Communications Internship
The Programs and Communication Intern will focus on GFBNEC's educational programming and outreach to connect with local and national audiences. Specifically, the Intern will help develop content for the organization's online communications, including the eTorch newsletter and social media platforms. The intern will also review GFBNEC’s Hanashi Oral History Collection to identify the moving personal stories and create new, engaging online content. In addition, the Intern will work with staff project teams to further broaden GFBNEC's programming and outreach to current and target stakeholders. The Intern will create a final project that highlights the Japanese American WWII veterans' story in the form of a mini-documentary script, video, essay, poem, song, podcast, social media postings or any other format that can be shared with the public.
The internship is 40-hours/week from 9:00am–5:30pm, and is an excellent personal and professional opportunity that will explore the relevance of the Japanese American WWII veterans' legacy to today's contemporary themes of social justice, identity, civil liberties, civic engagement and racial tolerance.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Janis Tanji Wong at janis@goforbroke.org.
ICA LA, Downtown LA
Curatorial Internship
The Getty Marrow Curatorial internship at ICA LA will immerse a student with the responsibilities, long-term strategic planning, and daily operations of a curatorial department at an independent contemporary art museum over an intensive 10-week period. The intern will be supervised by Senior Curator Amanda Sroka with support from Curatorial Assistant Caroline Ellen Liou.
The intern will participate in an active curatorial department working on various challenging contemporary exhibitions. The intern will provide research support to the Senior Curator and learn processes in exhibition and publication production and presentation; curatorial research methodologies; writing for exhibitions and interpretive materials; drafting loan requests; liaising with exhibition production teams; supporting with external curators, artists, and collaborators; and assisting with donor group events. Through this work, the intern will become familiar with ICA LA’s present and upcoming exhibitions, as well as Los Angeles’s contemporary art landscape.
Qualified candidates will possess an interest in contemporary art; excellent research, writing, communication, and organization skills; and a dedication to DEIA. Basic computer proficiency and knowledge of graphic design, social media, and multimedia content preferred. Interns work will all staff members at the museum and frequently engage with visitors, artists, students, and arts professionals. Applicants should be enthusiastic and interested in the museum’s mission, programming, and audiences. The intern will have regular use of a workspace, computer, and standard office supplies. To summarize and evaluate the intern’s performance and experience at ICA LA, an exit interview will be conducted in addition to the Getty Performance review.
To apply, email info@theicala.org.
Learning and Engagement Internship
ICA LA’s Getty Marrow Learning and Engagement internship will immerse a student with the responsibilities, long-term strategic planning, and daily operations of an education and programming department at an independent contemporary art museum over a 10-week period. The intern will be trained and supervised by the Director of Learning and Engagement and the Learning and Engagement Assistant.
The intern will work closely with Learning and Engagement staff to produce programs at the museum, off-site at partner organizations, and virtually. The intern will assist with education initiatives, openings, public events, and special outreach projects; conduct research on upcoming exhibition-related programs; compile information for grant applications and reports; contribute to targeted outreach/marketing campaigns and the delivery of visitor services; and provide general administrative support. The intern will gain exposure to museum operations and work in collaboration with all departments as needed.
The qualified candidate will possess excellent writing and communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, an ability to multitask, and basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office). Knowledge of graphic design, social media, and multimedia (audio/video) content preferred. Interns work with all staff members at the museum and frequently engage with visitors, stakeholders, artists, arts professionals, community members, and students. Applicants should be enthusiastic and interested in the museum’s mission, programming, and diverse audiences. The intern will have regular use of a workspace, computer, and standard office supplies. To summarize and evaluate the intern’s performance and experience at ICA LA, an exit interview will be conducted in addition to the Getty Performance review.
To apply, email info@theicala.org.
Inner-City Arts, Downtown LA
Arts Education Internship
Inner-City Arts seeks an Education Intern with a strong interest in arts and museum education, and a desire to empower the creative development of youth in a variety of art forms offered through our Visual, Media, and Performing Arts Institutes.
Inner-City Arts was built on our founder’s vision to “get an art space for kids” over 30 years ago, and while our acre of land is an oasis of learning in Skid Row, Inner-City Arts continues to explore new delivery models of service to reach beyond our physical walls. This is aligned with our strategic plan goal to extend our impact, bringing the benefits of Inner-City Arts to other communities on a local, national, and international level.
Our Institutes program is designed to reduce barriers and provide access to the arts for under-resourced students in Los Angeles. The program is open to the public, and, during the summer term, provides exposure and an introduction to art skills building for students K-12th.
At the beginning of the term, students select the art form they’d like to focus on, and during their engagement, they participate in specialized, in-depth workshops led by Teaching Artists. Every class, no matter the art form, provides students with a valuable opportunity for creative exploration, performance (sharing work), individual and group study, mentorship with professional Teaching Artists, and career-development support.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
To apply, please submit your resume & cover letter with an email subject title as "The Getty MUI Education Internship at Inner-City Arts" to:
Attention: Inner-City Arts Hiring Committee
Email: artsedjobs@inner-cityarts.org
Tel: (213) 627-9621Outreach and Community Partnerships Internship
Inner-City Arts seeks an Outreach and Community Partnerships Intern with a strong interest in arts and museum education, and a desire to empower the creative development of youth in a variety of art forms offered through our Visual, Media, and Performing ArtsInstitutes.
Inner-City Arts was built on our founder’s vision to “get an art space for kids” over 30 years ago, and while our acre of land is an oasis of learning in Skid Row, Inner-City Arts continues to explore newdelivery models of service to reach beyond our physical walls. This is aligned with our strategic plan goal to extend our impact, bringing the benefits of Inner-City Arts to other communities on a local, national, and international level.
Our Institutes program is designed to reduce barriers and provide access to the arts for under-resourced students in Los Angeles. The program is open to the public, and, during the summer term, provides exposure and an introduction to art skills building for students K-12th.
At the beginning of the term, students select the art form they’d like to focus on, and during their engagement, they participate in specialized, in-depth workshops led by Teaching Artists. Every class, no matter the art form, provides students with a valuable opportunity for creative exploration, performance (sharing work), individual and group study, mentorship with professional Teaching Artists, and career-development support.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Inner-City Arts Hiring Committee, artsedjobs@inner-cityarts.org.
Tel: 213-627-9621.
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Downtown LA
Education Internship
Intern will assist with research and other tasks related to upcoming exhibitions and with the creation of new California Content Standards-based lesson plans for students and educators under the supervision of museum staff. Attendance at five Getty sponsored intern events is required.
Work hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am–5:00pm.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@italianhall.org.
Exhibitions Internship
The intern’s primary assignment will be to work in concert with the IAMLA staff on upcoming temporary exhibitions and expand the IAMLA’s permanent exhibition. The intern will assist with various aspects of the exhibits, including research, writing summaries, outreach to contributors, promotion, and social media. Attendance at five Getty sponsored intern events is required.
Work hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am–5:00pm.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@italianhall.org.
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, Little Tokyo
Cultural and Visual Arts Internship
JACCC’s Cultural and Visual Arts Intern will be exposed to opportunities in exhibition planning for both traditional and contemporary arts, archiving, and special events. The intern will also learn the basic programmatic and technical aspects of what it takes to present visual and cultural arts exhibitions. The Visual Arts Intern will provide support to the George J. Doizaki Gallery staff in its day-to-day activities, including with the gallery exhibitions for the San Fernando Culture Exchange Program and the 82nd Nisei Week Festival, one of the longest-running ethnic festivals in the nation. A displayed enthusiasm for the visual arts, interest in traditional Japanese culture, and stamina to multitask in a fast-paced environment are key requirements. The applicant must feel a connection to the mission and work of JACCC.
The Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern will be working on-site for ten weeks at 40 hours/week.
To apply, submit by email all materials noted below to JACCC at cgonzalez@jaccc.org with the subject line, “Getty Marrow Internship Program + your name.”
- Resume/CV. On your resume/CV, please include your first, middle, and last names; email, phone, and address; the name of the college or university you are currently attending; major/area(s) of study; and anticipated graduation date.
- Two letters of reference or contact info (email, phone) for two references, either a teacher, professor, or former employer.
Before submitting your application, please double check that you are available for the duration of JACCC’s ten-week program and meet all eligibility requirements outlined by the Getty here.
For more information, please contact JACCC at info@jaccc.org.
Japanese American National Museum, Little Tokyo
Collections and Curatorial Internship
The Getty Marrow Collections and Curatorial intern will delve into the various processes inherent to collections and curatorial work at the Japanese American National Museum by cataloging, digitizing, rehousing and helping to curate hundreds of photographic negatives from the Toyo Miyatake Photographic Collection. All of this work will culminate in a capstone project that the Collections and Curatorial intern will design to make the Miyatake collection relatable and accessible to a broad audience.
Full-Time (40 Hours/week), total of 400 hours for the internship.
To apply, submit your cover letter, employment application form, resume, with two letters of recommendation. Candidates selected for interview will also need to provide one copy of an official undergraduate transcript(s). Transcripts must record at least one semester of college by June 2024. Employment application forms are available here.
Submit applications to Attn: Human Resources. Re: Getty Marrow Summer Internship, emailed to: hr@janm.org (a word .doc format or .pdf file). Finalists will be contacted for interviews the week after the application deadline. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Exhibitions and Audience Engagement Internship
The Getty Marrow Exhibitions and Audience Engagement intern will work closely with the Vice President of Exhibitions and Art Director and focus on supporting the exhibition Little Tokyo Drift: Cars, Culture, and Community and its accompanying audience engagement materials. Automobiles have played a vital role in the Japanese American community since the early 20th century serving both a practical need, as well as symbols of an individual's identity and place in society. Japanese Americans as racers, designers, customizers, and general enthusiasts, have long embraced the automobile as a way to express creativity, build community, and lend their own innovations to the broader culture.
Full-Time (40 Hours/week), total of 400 hours for the internship.
To apply, submit your cover letter, employment application form, resume, with two letters of recommendation. Candidates selected for interview will also need to provide one copy of an official undergraduate transcript(s). Transcripts must record at least one semester of college by June 2024. Employment application forms are available here.
Submit applications to Attn: Human Resources. Re: Getty Marrow Summer Internship, emailed to: hr@janm.org (a word .doc format or .pdf file). Finalists will be contacted for interviews the week after the application deadline. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Media Arts Internship
The Getty Marrow Media Arts Intern will work in the Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center (MAC), which is dedicated to furthering JANM’s mission through unique documentaries, innovative exhibition components, and video life histories that preserve and share the Japanese American experience. They will participate in the creation of media components for the museum's upcoming films & exhibitions, educational/public programs, and online platforms. In addition, they will experience developing and producing their own short film/Capstone Project in line with JANM’s mission. They will receive hands-on experience and training in preproduction development, cameras, sound, lighting, livestreaming, editing software, motion graphics, and archival media formats.
To apply, submit your cover letter, employment application form, resume, with two letters of recommendation. Candidates selected for interview will also need to provide one copy of an official undergraduate transcript(s). Transcripts must record at least one semester of college by June 2024. Employment application forms are available available here.
Submit applications to Attn: Human Resources. Re: Getty Marrow Summer Internship, emailed to: hr@janm.org (a word .doc format or .pdf file). Finalists will be contacted for interviews the week after the application deadline. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
JOAN Los Angeles, Downtown LA
Curatorial Internship
JOAN is hiring a Curatorial Intern to work with us this summer through the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship program!
The Curatorial Intern will work closely with JOAN’s Executive Director to produce a solo exhibition and related programming by Netherlands-based artist Geo Wyex. The intern will assist in all aspects of researching, curating, and producing this project, with tasks that will include corresponding with the artist, researching fabrication and other production needs, researching and laying the groundwork for programming, supporting the writing/editing of interpretive materials, and coordinating communication timelines. Additionally, the intern will support the transition of JOAN’s digital archives to our new website.
The desired candidate will have a deep interest in contemporary art, and interest in working closely with artists to shape projects, and a curiosity for how small, curator-run nonprofit arts organizations function. Further, we are seeking a Curatorial Intern who is looking to grow their skills in research, collaboration, non-profit management, and art writing. There will be regular weekly check-ins, and the intern has the option of attending studio visits with JOAN’s team during work hours.
The internship period is June 3 – August 9, 2024. The work hours for this full-time position are Thursday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm at JOAN, which is located in the Bendix Building in Downtown Los Angeles, and two additional days per week, working remotely.
The compensation for the internship period is $6,925; 40 hours/week for 10 weeks.
For additional information and Getty Marrow Internship eligibility, see here.
Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and one letter of recommendation in a single pdf to us@joanlosangeles.org. Applications are due by April 10, 2024. Interviews will be conducted the week of April 15 and decisions made by May 1.
La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Downtown LA
Curatorial and Registration Internship
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes seeks an energetic Getty Marrow Curatorial and Registration intern to assist the Curatorial Department with the development and installation of a temporary exhibition scheduled to open in late September 2024. The intern will also support the maintenance of loan documentation for both temporary and permanent exhibitions.
The work hours for this position will be Monday through Friday from 9:00am–5:30pm.
To apply, please submit a résumé and cover letter. In cover letter outline interest in position and how this opportunity aligns to current academic or future professional goals. Submit application materials to Esperanza Sanchez, esanchez@lapca.org. More information available here.
Education Internship
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes seeks an energetic Getty Marrow Education Intern passionate about learning and teaching Mexican, Mexican American, and Latinx cultural history, culture, and art. The Education Intern will be an integral member of the education department supporting ongoing educational programs (virtual programs, student tours, workshops, and educator events), while supporting the creative educational components of two Family Day events (Fiestas Patrias and Día de los Muertos). The intern will support the development of creative learning materials that engage K-12 grade students, educators, and families.
The work hours for this position will be Monday through Friday from 8:30am–5:00pm.
To apply, please submit a résumé and cover letter. In cover letter outline interest in position and how this opportunity aligns to academic or professional goals. Submit application materials to Gina A. Lopez Ramos, Director of Education, galopez@lapca.org. More information available here.
Library Foundation of Los Angeles, Downtown LA
Curatorial Internship
The Library Foundation of Los Angeles seeks a curatorial intern to assist with the planning and implementation of the upcoming exhibition and program series, No Prior Art. The project, produced in partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library as part of the Getty Foundation’s Pacific Standard Time initiative, will open at Central Library in Fall 2024.
No Prior Art explores the nature of creativity by taking the concept of invention as the meeting place of art and science. This project will uncover fascinating and underrepresented stories from the history of invention, survey artist inventors, explore Los Angeles as a place of cross-disciplinary innovation, and celebrate our public libraries as places for active creation and collaboration, not simply the absorption and dissemination of information and ideas.
The Curatorial intern’s tasks will include independent research, communication with exhibition lenders and project partners, project management, writing and original content creation for web and exhibition materials, and pre-production of public programs to take place at libraries citywide. The selected intern will work with LFLA and LAPL staff and other project collaborators to get an in-depth overview of the process and work that goes into producing a large-scale exhibition and program series.
Internship Timeline: 10 weeks, June 19 – August 25, 2023, work hours 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday (with flexibility). The internship is in person at Central Library with the option of occasional remote work.
To apply, email toddlerew@lfla.org your résumé, cover letter, and a brief writing sample (1-3 pages on any subject can be something completed for school showing independent research capacity and writing style).
For inquiries, contact Todd Lerew, Exhibition Curator and Intern Supervisor, toddlerew@lfla.org, 213-292-6266.
Los Angeles Conservancy, Downtown LA
Education Internship
The Getty Marrow Education Intern will gain experience researching, creating and teaching educational programs for students and adults, staffing educational events that reach audiences through various learning styles, and assessing the effectiveness of programs. In addition to these projects, the Intern will participate in many aspects of the Conservancy’s daily operations, including staff, board, and department meetings and planning sessions. The Intern will gain experience working with volunteers, will be immersed in a collaborative team environment, and will gain an understanding of how the departments in a nonprofit organization work together to carry out a mission.
Since its founding in 1978, the Los Angeles Conservancy has been committed to educating the public about Los Angeles County’s history, architecture, and preservation efforts. Education programs teach students and adults to see beyond the traditional concept of “landmarks” in order to understand neighborhoods and buildings in a context that emphasizes the role of history, culture, and community. The Getty Marrow Education Intern will work on the Conservancy’s Student and Family programs, as well as upcoming efforts related to community-driven tours in different neighborhoods across the County. Interns with a strong interest in education, history, cultural and historical preservation, teaching, and community engagement are encouraged to apply.
The Los Angeles Conservancy Education Department 2024 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern will work a Monday through Friday work week, with some weekends and after-hour work required, particularly in June. Flexible hours are a must.
To apply, email the below items to Sana Ahmed, Director of Education, sahmed@laconservancy.org, 213-623-2489.
- Cover letter explaining your interest in teaching and education, and/or historic preservation, architecture and public programming. Include a description of how you meet the requirements for the position found here
- Current resume
- Writing sample (no more than two pages)
- Contact information for two references (teacher, professor, former employer, etc.)
Materials & Applications, Chinatown
Programs Internship
Materials & Applications (M&A) is seeking a Getty Marrow Programs Intern, who will work closely with our Programs Manager, Director, and Program Board to organize, coordinate, and execute tasks related to the production of our summer 2024 programming and organizing of future projects. The intern will assist the M&A team in planning and coordinating with participants in our programs, including artists, architects, performers, and outside experts. Current projects include M&A's annual summer outdoor installation, a conversation and workshop series about Indigenous land rights, stewardship, and recognition, a mutual aid initiative, a storefront co-residency, and radio station programming. The intern will be exposed to the full spectrum of work at Materials & Applications, from operations to development and communications.
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate and communicate with artist & architect teams, M&A Staff, and Program Board
- Assist with research, project development, management, and production of projects Write and edit program-related materials, including program descriptions for web and print, open calls, and press releases
- Capture and edit images for archive purposes, communications, grants, and other M&A media-related purposes
- Build a familiarity with Squarespace, Canva, Miro, Mailchimp, the Google Suite, Zoom Webinar, Slack, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Help structure and lead collaborative meetings, sustain long-term initiatives, and maintain momentum across multiple projects
The Getty Marrow Programs Intern will work for 10 weeks June–August 2024, 40 hours a week, typically between 9:00am–5:00pm but potentially after-hours and over the weekend when events require.
To apply, please send an email with the subject line "Getty Marrow Internship" with a cover letter, resume, and two references to info@materialsandapplications.org.
Museum of Contemporary Art, Downtown LA
Education Internship
The Getty Marrow Education Intern will report to the Director of Education, working closely with educators, administrators, and frontline staff members in the Department of Public Engagement, Learning & Impact. The Education Intern will play a critical role in preparing a user-friendly database of museum ephemera dating back to the museum’s founding, as well as supporting the program implementation for youth initiatives including Contemporary Art Start (CAS) (with a focus on the Rebecca Smith Summer Institute for teachers), recruitment for the MOCA Teen Program, and Family Projects.
Internship hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, for ten consecutive weeks beginning June 10, 2024.
To apply, please find job descriptions and additional contact information here and submit resumes and cover letters to hr@moca.org.
Registration and Collections Internship
The Getty Marrow Registration and Collections Intern will report to MOCA’s Registrar and work closely with the Registration and Collections team. The Registration and Collections Intern will gain critical experience in collection management, logistics, condition reporting, research and data integrity, and more. They will also have the opportunity to learn from museum professionals across departments at MOCA. The Registration and Collections Intern will have a hands-on role in managing a collection inventory project throughout the internship period.
Internship hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, for ten consecutive weeks beginning June 10, 2024.
To apply, please find job descriptions and additional contact information here and submit resumes and cover letters to hr@moca.org.
ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, Exposition Park
Communications Internship
The 2024 Getty Marrow Communications Intern will work under the supervision of the ONE Archives Curator, Dr. Alexis Johnson, and alongside Getty Marrow Emerging Professional Curatorial Assistant, Quetzal Arevalo, to conduct research and amplify our collections by creating engaging and approachable media content that will showcase and make the archive more accessible for all. The intern will be responsible for authoring content that highlights the collection and showcases the diversity of its holdings. In addition to entries selected by the curatorial team, the intern will have freedom to create content based on their own interests and research in the archive. These features may include conducting an interview with a past donor of an object or interviews with current staff or former donors. Entries will focus on specific collections (e.g. Cheryl Dunye papers) or specific objects (e.g. Jerome Caja’s Shroud of Curaid). The internship will also offer opportunities to observe and assist with other, day-to-day curatorial responsibilities, including corresponding with artists and other institutions, art handling, and cataloging. Intern may provide assistance on two long term exhibitions: Queer Black California: Art and Politics and Sci-fi, Magick, Queer LA: Sexual Science and the Imagi-nation.
Successful candidates will have strong research, analytic, and writing skills. Successful candidates will have an interest in making queer history more accessible to a wide variety of audiences and must feel comfortable with speaking and recording educational videos.
Intern will be expected to work 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. Most hours will take place between 9:00am–6:00pm Monday to Friday with some nights or weekends as needed.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references to alexisj5@usc.edu.
The Broad, Downtown LA
Curatorial Internship
The Curatorial Intern will be responsible for research tasks including creating artist biographies and presenting chronological overviews of artists’ work. Working closely with museum staff across multiple departments, the Curatorial Intern will play an active role in the museum’s exhibitions and programs. The Curatorial Intern will also provide administrative support to the Curatorial team as needed. The Curatorial intern will learn the foundational skills necessary to understand the roles of curating within a contemporary art museum, gaining a first-hand education on The Broad’s collections database, experience in art historical research and exhibition planning, and be involved in the development of exhibitions. The internship will also include an opportunity to meet and shadow various members of The Broad staff, to gain a holistic understanding of how the museum operates.
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm, with flexible hours on occasion to support team/museum priorities, needs, and events.
To apply, please submit your resume, contact information for two references, and a cover letter that addresses your interest in contemporary art, what you hope to gain from a curatorial internship at The Broad, and aspects of your past experience that are most relevant to your application. More info here.
Visual Communications Media, Little Tokyo
Archives Exhibition Internship
The Getty Marrow Exhibition Intern will work on the preservation and digitization of archival contents from the VC Archives of over 500,000 photographic images, 1000 hours of oral histories, and more than 3,000 moving image titles that reflect Asian Pacific histories, movements, and experiences. Under the supervision of the Executive Director the Intern will work on the exhibition of specific VC Archival materials and projects, such as FIRST STREET NORTH Open, VC Archives Website, Stand Up for Justice, and other VC Archives-related materials in our continued effort to engage and educate our communities.
The position will be 40 hours per week for the duration of ten (10) consecutive weeks.
To apply, please submit your cover letter, writing samples, and resume to intern@vcmedia.org. No phone calls please.
Archives Preservation Internship
The Getty Marrow Preservation Intern will work on the digitization and cataloguing of archival contents from the VC Archives of over 500,000 photographic images, 1000 hours of oral histories, and more than 3,000 moving image titles that reflect Asian Pacific histories, movements, and experiences. Under the supervision of the Archives Operations Manager, the Intern would work on the preservation of VC Archival materials in preparation for archives-based exhibitions and events.
The position will be 40 hours per week for the duration of ten (10) consecutive weeks.
To apply, please submit your cover letter, writing samples, and resume to intern@vcmedia.org. No phone calls please.
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(includes Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles, Lincoln Heights, and Monterey Park)
Meztli Projects, East Los Angeles
IndigenARTS and Wellness Internship
The IndigenARTS & Wellness Internship will support Meztli Projects’ programming as it relates to Arts-Based Healing Practices and projects that bridge collaborative art-making, wellness, and healing opportunities for community members. The intern will support the Meztli Projects team through research, outreach, and engagement with Tribal Elders, Facilitators, Practitioners, and Leaders to inform the growth of the IndigenARTS & Wellness programs and projects. The intern will learn various strategies around holding space, facilitation, and how Indigenous practices have informed current approaches to care systems. The intern will develop a "zine" highlighting Elders and practitioners around and connected to LA County. *The majority of these Elders and practitioners are artists who have set aside their creative careers to tend to community healing.
IndigenARTS & Wellness blends Indigenous practices and collaborative art-making with mental health and wellness support, using various art-forms to generate dialogue and understanding around intergenerational trauma & resiliency, sexual & gendered violence, systemic violence, art as medicine & a healing tool, to process, reflect and work towards individual & collective wellness and also inform the creative practice of artists.
Meztli Projects is for and by Native and Indigenous creatives and systems-impacted peoples and is the only Indigenous-led organization in Los Angeles County that focuses on the creative development of these specific communities as they are the most underserved in our sector.
To apply, contact joel@meztliprojects.org.
Plaza de la Raza, Lincoln Heights
Social Media Internship
The 2024 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Summer Internship at Plaza de la Raza - Social Media Intern, is a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes with seasoned cultural workers, committed to community-based arts programming at the longest running Latino multidisciplinary arts center in the country. The ideal candidate will have social media and computer skills, capacity for online and social media content design and development. Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Work hours are 30 hours weekly, Monday to Friday and some weekends and evenings, virtual and in person, working in our School of Performing & Visual Arts! #GettyInterns
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to to maria.jimenez@plazadelaraza.org.
Self-Help Graphics and Arts, Boyle Heights
Documentation and Archive Internship
Self Help Graphics and Art is seeking qualified undergraduate students for its Documentation and Archives Internship position. The intern will work onsite updating catalogue information to Self Help Graphics & Art's (SHG) inventory and archive database. The Documentation and Archives intern will assist staff with updating the website in preparation for Self Help Graphics & Art’s Annual Print Fair, and learn how to handle and store works on paper. The intern will gain skills in archiving, digitizing, and researching print inventory for our database, website and Annual Print Fair.
The intern will be required to work 35–40 hours per week.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@selfhelpgraphics.com. The job description can be found here.
The Vincent Price Art Museum, Monterey Park
Curatorial Internship
VPAM’s Getty Marrow Curatorial Internship will acquaint the intern with the structure of the museum and its daily operations including the planning and production of upcoming exhibitions over an intensive 10-week period. The work plan will be structured around VPAM’s fall exhibitions schedule with an emphasis on the PST ART exhibition, We Place Life at the Center, an exhibition featuring the work of Los Angeles-based Colombian artist Carolina Caycedo, whose multi-disciplinary art practice and activist networks engage with issues related to water and land stewardship, food sovereignty, and fair energy transition. The project is presented as part of PST ART: Art & Science Collide, an initiative of the Getty.
As the museum continues to invest resources to interpret its collection and institutional archives, the intern will also have the opportunity to participate in the new Chicano Art Exhibitions Archive and Digitization Project, focusing on historic Chicano art exhibitions held at the Vincent Price Art Gallery (and later Museum) since the 1970s.
The intern will work closely with Curator of Exhibitions, Joseph Valencia, and the entire curatorial team. They will also have the opportunity to interface and work with other museum staff including VPAM's director Steven Wong, emphasizing how the work of the curators intersects with collections, education and public programming, marketing/communications, and development.
An interest in art, art history, and Chicano/Latinx studies is preferred. The Intern will utilize a shared workspace with other museum curatorial staff members including our galleries, preparation area, and collections vault.
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to Victor Parra to parravj@elac.edu.
For questions please call: 323-415-5398.
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(includes Fairfax District, Mid-City, and Mid-Wilshire)
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Mid-Wilshire
Curatorial Internship
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is seeking an organized, enthusiastic intern to assist the Curatorial team. The intern will make a critical contribution in research and organization in support of the museum’s upcoming temporary exhibition Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho. Scheduled to open in Spring 2025, the gallery exhibition will focus on the filmography and cinematic influences of the director—shared through historical posters, personal artifacts, and materials from the director’s personal collection.
The intern will be involved in a wide range of curatorial activities, including assisting with exhibition checklists, conducting original research on Korean films and 20th century Korean socio-political history, organizing archival materials, and drafting literature reviews. The ideal candidate will be a rigorous researcher and strong writer, able to create bibliographies and filmographies, organize image files, and draft and edit research summaries. Candidates should possess a keen interest in curating, film, writing, and research, as well as a curiosity for under-represented voices and themes in international cinema history. Undergraduate students studying film studies, East/South/Southeast Asian studies, ethnic studies, history, museum studies, curatorial studies, or related fields are welcome to apply.
Under the guidance of an experienced curatorial staff, the intern will gain in-depth experience in preparation and planning for an exhibition that explores a lesser-known, international film history for a wide audience.
Previous museum experience is not necessary for this internship. Community college students and undergrads interested in gaining museum related experience are encouraged to apply. Attention to detail, critical thinking, a love of film, and the ability to read and write in Korean is a plus. If in-person work is possible during the internship, must be able to sit and stand for periods of more than 2 hours and lift up to 25 lbs.
This internship is also part of the Academy Gold Program, an 8-week internship enhancement program that incorporates learning opportunities including a two-day orientation, weekly panels, workshops, screenings, and mentorship opportunities. To learn more, please visit here.
Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume or CV through Academy's website.
Institutional Archives and Collections Internship
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is seeking an organized, enthusiastic intern to assist the Registration and Collections Management team in developing an institutional repository to collect materials documenting the museum’s history.
This internship will be focused on all aspects of archives encountered in a museum setting, including activities related to archival processing and rehousing, digital preservation, data entry, and hands‐on experience with the archives and collections held in the museum collection, which include analog documents, artifacts, ephemera, digital materials, and more. Primary responsibilities will include processing and cataloging recent acquisitions, creating folder-level records, and processing/preserving born‐digital materials. The intern will gain experience in the proper handling of archival materials, archival arrangement and description, and digital preservation principles.
Other responsibilities include assisting collections management staff with tasks related to museum collections and exhibitions. Training in material handling will be provided as needed and special interests or specific goals of the intern will be encouraged and addressed as part of the internship.
Upon completion, the intern will have an understanding of how documentation and preservation practices intersect in the creation of an institutional archive at a young museum.
B.A. (in progress) Art History, History, Studio Art, Archaeology, Museum Studies, Film Studies, or related field. Some previous museum or archival object handling experience and familiarity with collection databases preferred. Must be able to sit and stand for periods more than 2 hours and lift up to 25 lbs.
This internship is also part of the Academy Gold Program, an 8-week internship enhancement program that incorporates learning opportunities including a two-day orientation, weekly panels, workshops, screenings, and mentorship opportunities. To learn more, please visit here.
Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume or CV through Academy's website.
Programming and Public Engagement Internship
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is seeking an organized, enthusiastic intern to assist the Education and Public Engagement and Film Programs teams. The intern will assist with creating and implementing a robust calendar of museum programming around the upcoming temporary PST ART: Art & Science exhibitions: Color in Motion: Chromatic Explorations of Cinema and Cyberpunk: Envisioning Possible Futures. Areas of programming will focus on drop-in studio workshops and gallery discussions and tours, as well as the museum’s film programs that includes ongoing screenings, limited series dedicated to experimental and independent film, and films programmed to accompany planned exhibitions.
To support this work, the intern will be involved with a wide range of activities including design and creation of visitor-focused activities, assisting in planning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility initiatives within youth, and family, and in-gallery programs, and conducting thematic, title, and filmmaker-specific research. Other responsibilities include assisting with print sourcing, writing screening notes, and other public programs preparation, as needed. Candidates should possess excellent writing, research, and organizational skills, and a keen attention to detail.
Upon completion, the intern will better understand best practices and approaches to museum education as well as working collaboratively to plan and implement museum programming for diverse audiences.
B.A. (in progress) in film studies, ethnic studies, media studies, world history, art history, museum studies, curatorial studies, or related fields are welcome to apply. Previous museum experience is not necessary for this internship. Community college students and undergrads interested in gaining museum related experience are encouraged to apply. If in-person work is possible during the internship, must be able to sit and stand for periods of more than 2 hours and lift up to 25 lbs.
This internship is also part of the Academy Gold Program, an 8-week internship enhancement program that incorporates learning opportunities including a two-day orientation, weekly panels, workshops, screenings, and mentorship opportunities. To learn more, please visit here.
Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume or CV through Academy's website.
Active Cultures, Mid-Wilshire
Curatorial Internship
The Active Cultures Curatorial Intern works closely with the Director and Curator to support the whole of the artistic program, including artist projects, public programs, and publishing. In 2024, special focus will be on the implementation and archiving of our summer initiatives as well as the research and planning for our programs in the fall. Key projects include Enzo Camacho & Ami Lien: Langit Lupa (an artist residency), including the artists’ programs in LA and preparations for their forthcoming book; a new series of artist commissions of music and performance at the Burns House in west Los Angeles; and ongoing projects within The Garden series. The Curatorial Intern’s scope of work will include administrative support, curatorial research, and community engagement across AC’s programming, with an additional emphasis on supporting our long-term artist projects.
The Getty Marrow Curatorial Internship is a ten-week, full-time position beginning in June 2024. This position will be hybrid remote and in-person, with regular check-ins and weekly meetings with the Active Cultures curatorial team; participation in studio and site visits; and supporting in-person events and programs. An interest in contemporary art and performance, as well as food studies and foodways cultures is preferred. Additional areas of interest might include community organizing, arts administration, and education. AC will prioritize applicants who demonstrate strong writing and research skills; an enthusiasm for public art initiatives and supporting artists; and a willingness to learn, ask questions, challenge themselves, and work independently.
To apply, please submit your application via this form. Please include with your application as attachments: a current resume; a cover letter describing your interest in the internship; a current writing sample.
For questions please contact Sonia Ali, Assistant Director, sonia@active-cultures.org.
Craft Contemporary, Mid-Wilshire
Curatorial Internship
The Getty Marrow Curatorial Internship entails supporting exhibition research, planning, and related program coordination for three upcoming exhibitions in 2024 and 2025. Additionally, the intern will be responsible for archiving past exhibitions as required. Reporting to the Executive Director primarily, and the Director of Public Engagement secondarily, the Curatorial Intern will be actively involved in studio visits and all curatorial affairs and team meetings. The intern's workload will be distributed as follows: 40% on curatorial research for upcoming exhibitions, 30% on archival initiatives, 20% on acquiring exhibition logistics knowledge, and 10% on participation in museum meetings and activities related to museum operations.
Museum work hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, with occasional evening and weekend availability for special events.
Job posted on Craft Contemporary's website here.
To apply, interested applicants should submit: a resume; a letter of application that explains why the internship is of interest, describes relevant study and/or experience; and provide three references that includes names, telephone numbers, and email addresses. All materials should be sent to Rody N. Lopez, Executive Director, at Rody@craftcontemporary.org.
Phone: 323-937-4230.
Craft in America, Fairfax District
Digital Communications Internship
The Craft in America Digital Communications intern will provide support and assist in various aspects of organizational digital media content and management. Projects include cataloging and captioning our digital video library, research for the Craft Video Dictionary, cataloging our Craft in America Center library, researching and writing artist biographies for the website, and creating promotional materials.
Over the summer, the intern will participate in outreach with artists, outside organizations, collectors, local businesses, student groups, and art schools. In addition, the intern will be involved in researching and writing web and social media content to support the organization's programming, website, and PBS documentary series. The intern will be trained to use our website and Constant Contact and will have structured time to familiarize with Craft in America’s resources, artist database, and style guide. Familiarity and knowledge of Adobe Suite, Google Suite is a plus.
This internship is on-site at the Craft in America Center two days a week and remote for three days a week for a total of 40 hours a week.
To apply, submit: a résumé; two letters of recommendation or contact information (phone/email) for two references (teacher, professor, former employer, etc.); and a description of how you meet the requirements for the position. Email all submissions to apply@craftinamerica.org with the subject heading "Internship.”
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Mid-Wilshire
Education and Public Programs Internship
The Getty Marrow internship in the Education and Public Programs department will provide an opportunity to engage in a broad range of LACMA’s public programs for various audiences. The intern will have a chance to learn to develop and assist with the implementation of LACMA's public programs, including but not limited to talks, hands-on workshops, and digital content. Additionally, the Intern will demonstrate familiarity with exhibition content and work with public programs on gallery-related materials and programs.
This is a paid 10-week full-time internship (40 hrs/wk) beginning in June 2024 with a working schedule of Monday–Friday from 9 am–6 pm at $16.78/hour.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent computer and communication skills required
- Art knowledge or experience preferred
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
- Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County.
- Be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or have DACA status through the internship period.
REQUIRED SUBMISSION MATERIALS
- Cover letter
- Résumé
To apply, please visit www.lacma.org/jobs#internships
Korean Art Internship
The selected intern will support the ongoing departmental curatorial projects and gain insight into the work behind researching permanent collections. The intern will receive training on general art museum practices, particularly with regard to research and reference materials and learning to utilize the museum’s collection database, The Museum System (TMS). Through collection object research using primary sources (if the intern is fluent in Korean) and secondary sources, the intern will update information about Korean works in our object files and LACMA’s website. The intern will also participate in meetings related to the inaugural installation of the Korean collection for LACMA’s new permanent collection building—the Geffen Galleries. Additionally, the intern may accompany the curator on gallery and artist studio visits, and research selected artworks and artists for future potential exhibitions and acquisitions.
This is a paid 10-week full-time internship (40 hrs/wk) beginning in June 2024 with a working schedule of Monday–Friday from 9 am–6 pm at $16.78/hour.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Art history background strongly preferred
- Ability to read Korean preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required
- Basic knowledge of TMS database preferred
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
- Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County.
- Be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or have DACA status through the internship period.
REQUIRED SUBMISSION MATERIALS
- Cover letter
- Résumé
To apply, please visit www.lacma.org/jobs#internships
Registration and Collections Internship
The selected intern will receive a thorough introduction to LACMA, its registration processes for managing the permanent collection, and the museum’s acquisition program. Specifically, the intern will assist with updating The Museum System (TMS) database for our collection of more than 152,000 objects. In addition to learning to analyze a wide range of digital materials, including correspondence, photographs, and provenance information, the Getty Marrow intern will have opportunities to assist the Incoming Loans and Permanent Collection Registrars in carrying out their key responsibilities, such as processing art acquisitions, researching inquiries about permanent collection artworks, documenting complex art installations and organizing collection accession files.
This is a paid 10-week full-time internship (40 hrs/wk) beginning in June 2024 with a working schedule of Monday–Friday from 8 am–5 pm at $16.78/hour.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Art history, library science, or fine arts background is strongly preferred
- Excellent computer and communication skills required
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
- Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County.
- Be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or have DACA status through the internship period.
REQUIRED SUBMISSION MATERIALS
- Cover letter
- Résumé
To apply, please visit www.lacma.org/jobs#internships
Petersen Automotive Museum, Mid-Wilshire
Education Internship
The Petersen Automotive Museum seeks an intern to work as part of its Education team to help develop expand both onsite and offsite programming. The Education Intern will learn about automotive history and design and use that knowledge to help enhance visitor experience by providing valuable interpretation of and a deeper connection to the content presented in the exhibits. The intern would also be taught informal museum teaching techniques by assisting with on-site programming, including occasional work in the Rob and Melani Walton Discovery Center, our family-focused gallery.
For their main project, the Education Intern will conduct a research project examining several locations in the Los Angeles area with a deep connection to the Hot Rodding community. The findings from this project will be used in the development a new Driving Tour and applied to onsite programming as well. Interested candidates must meet the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship eligibility guidelines as spelled out by Getty here.
This a temporary full-time position (40 hours/week) for a consecutive ten weeks.
To apply, send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to mdempsey@petersen.org.
For inquiries, contact Micaela Dempsey, Programming Manager, mdempsey@petersen.org.
Sovern LA, West Adams
Curatorial Internship
The position will support developing and organizing upcoming exhibitions, artists' projects, and other programs at Sovern LA that feature emerging women and gender expansive artists of color. If interested, intern will have the opportunity to curate their own public program, the development for which will take place during the internship tenure.
With dedicated mentorship with Sovern’s artistic director, intern will assist in curatorial tasks related to building future exhibits and artist residencies - meeting with artists and learning the process of developing a cohesive exhibit; support in communication with team of collaborators producing exhibits; and assist in developing and coordinating culturally relevant public programming and engagement activities. Intern will support on site during public programs and will build administrative skills by supporting key internal processes to maintain day to day needs. Intern will also have the opportunity to develop grant writing and arts nonprofit fundraising skills.
At Sovern, we believe in art's power to bring communities together to grow and we build spaces to dismantle oppressive systems that promote individual and collective healing. Intern should be interested in healing justice and decoloniality in the arts.
35–40 hours per week.
To apply, please provide résumé, cover letter, and two references to info@sovern.la.
IG: @sovern.la
St. Elmo Village, Mid-City
LIVE-TEACH-WORK Internship
St. Elmo Village is a place where creativity, education, life skills, community involvement, self-worth, and the environment are nurtured, developed and supported through the art of living. St. Elmo Village's LIVE-TEACH-WORK internship is a hands on work experience that will introduce college students to the day to day work that is done as a small nonprofit organization. The intern will have the opportunity to work and interact daily with the Director, Board Members and residence at St. Elmo Village.
Work hours 9:00am–5:00pm Tuesday to Saturday.
To apply, please contact Jacqueline Alexander-Sykes/ Director for an in-person interview at 323-931-3409. Send your resume and cover cover letter to: st.elmovillage@earthlink.net.
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(includes Arcadia, Glassell Park, Glendale, Griffith Park, Highland Park, Pasadena, and San Marino)
Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena
Communications Internship
Intern will assist with day-to-day media production and PR tasks at Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena. This is a full-time 40 hours/week internship (Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm).
The ideal candidate is a full-time undergraduate majoring in communications, media production, graphic design, visual arts, or related fields and should have some or all of the following attributes:
- Mac OS proficiency
- Google Workspace proficiency Adobe CC proficiency (PS, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.)
- Be social media savvy
- Strong video and photo skills
- Manage multiple tasks in a timely manner
- Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills
- Follow instructions and ask thoughtful questions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team (in-person and virtually)
- Basic HTML coding and social media storytelling experience are a plus
Intern reports directly to the Senior Communications Manager and assists with:
- Documenting/editing/formatting short videos and photos
- Creating content for Armory social media posts
- Basic updates to our website using the SilverStripe Content Management System (CMS)
- Documenting on-site and off-site programs and events
- Creating print marketing materials
- The development and execution of an online public program led in part by the Intern, with guidance from Armory staff and using Armory resources
Please submit a resume, cover letter, work samples, and contact information for 2-3 references to employment@armoryarts.org with “Communications Internship” as the subject.
Please direct questions to Armory Senior Communications Manager Milly J. Correa at mcorrea@armoryarts.org.
Exhibition Internship
Intern will support the development, marketing, production, and documentation of on and off-site public programs, including exhibitions and online events, at Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena. This is a hybrid full-time, 40-hour/week internship (Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm).
The ideal candidate is a full-time undergraduate majoring in art history, arts administration/management, museum studies, library sciences, information studies, visual arts, communications, or other related fields and should have some or all of the following attributes:
- Mac OS proficiency
- Google Workspace proficiency
- Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills
- Follow instructions and ask thoughtful questions
- Have a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn
- Manage multiple tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team (in-person and virtually)
- Be social media savvy
- Familiarity with Adobe CC a plus (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.)
Intern reports directly to the Exhibition Manager/Assistant Curator and the Director of Exhibition Programs/Chief Curator, and assists with:
- Planning and presentation of programs in the Armory’s gallery and virtually
- Preparation of written program descriptions, supporting event promotion, program collateral design, social media campaign activation, and online program technical support
- Development and execution of an online public program led in part by the intern, with guidance from Armory staff and using Armory resources
- General administrative support
To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for 2-3 references to employment@armoryarts.org with “Exhibition Internship” as the subject.
Questions? Contact Armory Exhibition Coordinator Danielle Hill at dhill@armoryarts.org.
ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena
Archives Internship
Based in ArtCenter College of Design’s Archives and Special Collections (ASC) department, the 2024 Getty Marrow Archives Internship will focus on curating archival materials from the College’s Transportation Design department to create digital and physical exhibitions.
Established in 1948, our transportation design program has provided training for countless designers of automobiles, motorcycles, marine and aircraft, commercial transport, public transit, and other vehicles. The department’s collection consists of over 20,000 items; including images of students and faculty at work in studios, student work, videos, and other records.
In summer 2024, the College’s state-of-the-art Mullin Transportation Design Center (MTDC) will open, providing a larger dedicated space for transportation design classes and events. The Center will be located adjacent to ASC, presenting an ideal opportunity to create displays of historic materials that bridge the past and present.
The Getty Marrow Archives Intern will create a physical display of items in or near the MTDC; as well as a digital exhibition using the Omeka platform. They will gain skills and experience in both archival and curatorial work; including selecting items from a collection, digitizing photographs and documents, researching the history and context of these materials, and writing exhibition text.
Receiving mentorly guidance from ASC staff, the Intern will work 8-hour workdays, including breaks, from 9:00am–5:00pm (with some flexibility) Mondays through Fridays.
To apply, locate the Getty Marrow Archives Internship here and submit an up-to-date résumé, a cover letter outlining your interest in the internship, and a letter of reference from or contact information for one reference (preferably faculty or staff from your college or an employer).
If you have any questions, please contact Robert Dirig at robert.dirig@artcenter.edu or 626-396-2208.
Exhibitions Internship
The 2024 Getty Marrow Exhibitions Internship at ArtCenter College of Design will introduce a college student to the role of contemporary art exhibition curator and the full range of duties that such professionals perform: conceiving, researching, creating, and administering gallery shows and related public programming. The internship will provide opportunities to work closely with and learn from ArtCenter Exhibitions’ seasoned curatorial team in a diverse array of projects as they prepare for exhibitions showcasing work by contemporary artists identifying as Black, Queer, Latinx, and other marginalized and intersectional identities.
The College’s Exhibitions department currently organizes programming across two venues: the Alyce de Roulet Williamson Gallery at ArtCenter’s Hillside Campus and the Peter and Merle Mullin Gallery at its South Campus. These venues embody ArtCenter's institutional will to understand artistic thinking and design strategies as levers in promoting social advancement, the pursuit of humanitarian innovation and use of critical inquiry to clarify objectives and truths.
The Getty Marrow Exhibitions Intern will work 8-hour workdays, including breaks, from 9:00am–5:00pm (with some flexibility) Mondays through Fridays.
To apply, locate the Getty Marrow Exhibitions Internship here and submit an up-to-date résumé, a short cover letter outlining your interest in the internship, and a letter of reference from or contact information for one reference (preferably faculty or staff from your college or an employer).
If you have any questions, please contact Christina Valentine at christina.valentine@artcenter.edu or 626-396-4376.
Autry Museum of the American West, Griffith Park
Archives Internship
The Getty Marrow Archives intern will work closely with the Archivist/Librarian and Director of Library and Archives to complete the processing of and draft a finding aid for the Harry Fonseca Papers and Business Files, 1994-2006. This collection predominately consists of Fonseca's documents and photographs, including financial documents, sketches, correspondence, ephemera, and research documents. The intern may also be asked to conduct in-depth research on Fonseca and his artwork as well as assist library staff with their social media efforts associated with this project. The capstone project will be an Autry blog article or a presentation to Autry staff about the intern’s work throughout the summer. The site supervisors will work further with the intern to develop the narrative and content.
Intern hours will be Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm. The intern may be required to attend related events that fall outside of this schedule, but not to exceed 40 hours per week overall.
To apply, visit here. Getty Marrow Archives Intern application requirements: resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references.
For inquiries, contact Autry Human Resources at hr@theautry.org or 323-495-4352.
Conservation Internship
The Getty Marrow Conservation Internship will support preservation efforts at the Autry Museum of the American West. As stewards of one of the largest collections of Native American materials in the nation, the Autry Museum believes in prioritizing and respecting the powers of self-representation, cultural agency, integrity, and sovereignty for peoples whose cultural materials we hold. This internship will introduce topics such as conservation ethics in the stewardship of an indigenous collection, object handling, documentation, and preventive conservation. The intern will participate in two guided projects: (1) Conservation treatment of one artifact under the guidance of a conservator, producing photographs, graphic documentation, and a written report; (2) Work with the Collections Department to conduct an inspection of artifacts for pest issues.
Additionally, the intern will assist conservators with activities such as maintenance of galleries and outdoor sculpture, museum environment and pest monitoring, and organization of laboratory files and supplies. There will be opportunities to network with colleagues from a variety of specialties during visits to conservation labs in the local area.
The internship is full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 consecutive weeks, Monday to Friday. Applicants should be interested in conservation and preservation, with a strong personal interest in working with indigenous materials and communities. Students pursuing degrees in American Indian studies, anthropology, archaeology, ethnic studies, studio art, art history, or other related fields are encouraged to apply.
To apply, visit here. Getty Marrow Conservation Internship application requirements: Resume/Curriculum Vitae; two references; and Cover Letter or Personal Statement, no more than 400 words, describing your interest in this internship. You may discuss how your personal experiences and/or background relates to the Autry’s dedication to diversity and/or stewardship of indigenous materials. You may also discuss how your career goals would benefit from a Getty Marrow Conservation Internship at the Autry Museum.
For inquiries, contact Autry Human Resources at hr@theautry.org or 323-495-4352.
Marketing and Social Media Internship
The Getty Marrow Marketing and Social Media Intern will work closely with the Marketing and Social Media Manager to gain experience in advertising, project and team management, and digital and social media, supporting existing and new museum campaigns. The intern will have the opportunity to aid in the development of various museum campaigns, including the advertising, promotion, and social media surrounding upcoming films, exhibitions, and museum initiatives. The intern will learn project and team management through working with a contracted team who assists with the implementation of social media. The intern will assist with producing a production and promotion schedule for the museum’s PST exhibitions Out of Site and Future Imaginaries. By the end of the internship, the intern will be able to produce promotion schedules, be able to point to physical examples of published writing and creative assets, and gain skills related to project management related to advertising and digital media.
Intern hours will be Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm.
To apply, visit here. Getty Marrow Marketing and Social Media Intern application requirements: resume and cover letter.
For inquiries, contact Autry Human Resources at hr@theautry.org or 323-495-4352.
Feminist Center for Creative Work, Glassell Park
Archives Internship
Feminist Center for Creative Work seeks an Archives Intern for Summer 2024 through the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship program. Our intern will support the processing, documentation, organizing, and sharing of FCCW's organizational archive as we come up on the 10-year anniversary of the organization in 2025.
Duties and responsibilities will include working with print and material archives, as well as significantly with our digital documentation, web archives, and organizational files. In addition to supporting and learning about best practices for institutional archives, there will be opportunities for the Archives Intern to build out editorial and/or media projects that support sharing the archives with our audiences through our website, newsletters, social media, and in-person.
The ideal candidate will be extremely detail oriented and organized, with great communication skills. Experience working in libraries or archives is helpful, but not required. This is an excellent position for someone interested in learning about a relatively young, locally-founded LA arts organization and intersectional feminist creative production.
The position will be full time Monday to Friday, 40-hours per week in Los Angeles, CA (near Glassell Park/Atwater Village), with opportunities to work in person and some remotely.
To apply, please send a detailed email introducing yourself, your interest in the position, and your relevant experience to info@fccwla.org.
Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage, Arcadia
Curatorial and Exhibitions Internship
The Getty Marrow Curatorial and Exhibitions Intern will support the mission of the Gilb Museum by working alongside the Curator. The intern will provide key support for the inventory of the Museum’s collection through the Gilb Museum’s database, CatalogIt. The intern will learn research techniques, the process of accessioning, cataloging, and digitizing historical collections.
The major project for this internship will consist of researching information and building the Santa Anita Park 90th Anniversary temporary exhibit. In addition, the intern will gain administrative experience and will engage with members of the Arcadia community.
Candidates should have a background in history, art history, liberal arts, communication, anthropology, photography, ethnic and cultural studies, geography or in a similar field. Excellent computer and communication skills are required.
The intern will work 40 hours a week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 7:30am–4:30pm, with a 1 hour lunch, for 10 consecutive weeks.
To apply, submit a cover letter, Resume/ CV, and include ‘Getty Marrow Curatorial and Exhibitions Internship’ in the subject line to the Curator, Stevy Acevedo, at sacevedo@arcadiaca.gov, 626-574-5440.
Education and Public Engagement Internship
With the guidance of the Gilb Museum’s Education Coordinator, the Education and Public Engagement intern will learn valuable skills in research, lesson planning, marketing, and event coordination. The intern will participate in facilitating the Museum’s Summer Enrichment Program held in the month of July. The intern will ensure the program runs smoothly. In addition, the intern will gain marketing and outreach by engaging with diverse members of the Arcadia community.
Candidates should have a background in history, art education, education, liberal arts, child development, communication, anthropology, or be in pursuance of a teaching credential. Excellent computer and communication skills are required.
The intern will work 40 hours a week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 7:30am–4:30pm, with a 1 hour lunch, for 10 consecutive weeks.
To apply, submit a cover letter, Resume/ CV, and include ‘Getty Marrow Education and Public Engagement Internship’ in the subject line to the Museum Education Coordinator, Daniel Estrada, at destrada@arcadiaca.gov, 626-574-5440.
Museum of Neon Art, Glendale
Education and Engagement Internship
In search of a bright individual interested in art, humanities, and mad scientist hijinks to share the light with community groups online and in person.
The Intern will:
- Closely collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Education.
- Facilitate in gallery learning
- Conduct research on historic signage, buildings, and artists.
- Communicate with community groups, non profits, and individuals
- Develop social media collaborations for Tiktok, instagram, facebook and twitter
- Create PR campaigns
- Promote and assist with a drive through summer arts festival.
- Join a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to electric, kinetic, and neon artwork and signage.
Internship hours are 10:45am–7:15pm Wednesday to Saturday and 10:45am–5:15pm Sunday (hours can be flexed dependent on intern needs).
To apply, send resume and cover letter to info@neonmona.org with subject line: SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2024.
Contact name: Corrie Siegel, info@neonmona.org, 818-696-2149.
Pasadena Heritage, Pasadena
Education Internship
Pasadena Heritage is actively seeking an Education Intern to join its six-member staff. The intern will join a collaborative team, which works together to create and execute a variety of educational programs. Training and direction will be provided by the Education Director. The intern must have strong communication and writing skills, as well as research experience. The intern will participate in the organization's summer programs, prepare for the fall educational event, and work to create a lasting project or program that will benefit Pasadena Heritage for years to come. The intern will assist with social media publicity and with office and clerical needs including data entry. Interns who are interested in architecture, history, and preservation will especially benefit from this opportunity.
Work hours for this internship will typically be Monday through Friday, from 9:00am–5:00pm.; however, some evening and weekend work may be required for Board or Committee meetings, and special educational events.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Kristen Norton, Education Director, at knorton@pasadenaheritage.org.
If you have any questions, please call 626-441-6333 x.118.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino
Library Curatorial Internship
The Library Curatorial Intern will primarily work on research and planning for The Huntington’s upcoming Chinatown Moderns exhibition. Under the guidance of the Curator of the Pacific Rim Collections, the intern’s duties will include the surveying of scholarly literature, primary source materials, and artworks to create and manage a list of potential loan materials. The intern will also assist with provenance research on potential rare material purchases in the library.
Onsite work schedule will be Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week.
To apply, complete an application form and submit the following documents to the position posting via The Huntington’s job portal here.
Personal Statement describing how you meet the requirements for the position.
Resume.
Two letters of recommendation from professional references. If you have provided names and contact information you are not required to also submit letters of recommendation.
For inquiries, contact Laura Sanders, Recruiter, lsanders@huntington.org, 626-544-0533.
Registration and Digitization Internship
The Art Museum Registration and Digitization Intern will work primarily with The Huntington’s Digitization Coordinator to digitize works on paper. They will train with The Huntington’s digitization staff on art photography techniques, obtain works on paper handling training from conservation, and apply these skills directly when handling and photographing artworks. The intern will also learn how to utilize The Huntington’s Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) and our database (The Museum System) to prepare the objects for digital public access.
Onsite work schedule will be Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week.
To apply, complete an application form and submit the following documents to the position posting via The Huntington’s job portal here.
Personal Statement describing how you meet the requirements for the position.
Resume.
Two letters of recommendation from professional references. If you have provided names and contact information you are not required to also submit letters of recommendation.
For inquiries, contact Laura Sanders, Recruiter, lsanders@huntington.org, 626-544-0533.
The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts, Highland Park
Collections Internship
The Getty Marrow Collections Internship at Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts will support the Collections Manager and Registrar's activities as they prepare for several major upcoming exhibitions. Activities will include assisting with creating condition reports for outgoing works using the Exhibii system, preparing loan forms, assessing framing and display options, conducting research into works from the foundation's art collection, and reviewing institutional facility reports. The intern will also work with the team to complete installation guides and assess photographic documentation of collection works. The intern will be trained to work with Filemaker Pro, Portfolio Extensis, and Exhibii and come away with a broad understanding of Collections work.
Work is conducted onsite at our offices in Highland Park, Monday through Friday, from 9:30am–4:30pm and includes a one-hour paid lunch.
To apply, submit a resume, a thoughtful cover letter, and two references to jobs@mikekelleyfoundation.org. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
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(includes Claremont and Pomona)
American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona
Curatorial/Interpretation Internship
The American Museum of Ceramic Art’s Curatorial/Interpretation Intern will learn how to plan exhibitions, install and deinstall artwork, research and write interpretive labels, and learn object handling techniques. The Intern will also gain skills in object-based education techniques, arts administration skills, and best practices in public engagement. The Intern will spend approximately 75% of their internship on curatorial projects and 25% on educational and interpretation work. The intern will participate in developing educational programs, field guides, hands-on activities, and interpretive didactic materials for three upcoming exhibitions. The intern will participate in delivering public programs and exhibition tours.
Curatorial responsibilities include developing exhibition concepts, gallery design, and best practices in object handling. In addition, the intern will participate in documenting, inventorying and cataloging loans, data entry, and artist research. The intern will participate in weekly staff meetings.
Work hours are typically Monday through Friday from 9:00am–5:30pm.
To apply, send a résumé and cover letter to exhibitions@amoca.org.
Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College, Claremont
Collections Management and Outreach Internship
The internship will specifically focus on assisting the Associate Director/Registrar and Collections Manager in projects specifically focused on Collections Management and Collections-focused education outreach. Working with Museum staff, the intern’s responsibilities will include assisting the Collections team in a variety of tasks related to collection care, including object photography, cataloguing, database management and rehousing. This summer’s internship will also focus on the development of collections-based educational programming for K-12 programs.
Applicants are not required to have previous museum experience but must be currently enrolled undergraduates who will have completed one semester of college by June 2024. Seniors may apply. Interns must be residents of, or attending college in, the Los Angeles area. Previous Pomona College Museum of Art/Benton Museum Getty interns are not eligible for consideration. The internship carries a stipend of $6,800, which is subject to payroll taxes.
To apply, interested students should submit 1) a resume and 2) a letter of application that explains why the internship is of interest, describes relevant study and/or experience, and lists the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references who may be contacted. Please email application materials to Steve Comba, Associate Director/Registrar, scomba@pomona.edu.
Please call 909-621-8106 or send an e-mail message to scomba@pomona.edu if you have any questions.
Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery at Scripps College, Claremont
Collections Internship
The Collections Intern assists with the cataloging, organization, and maintenance of the Scripps College collections, ensuring their proper documentation and ongoing care and gaining hands-on collections management experience. The Collections Intern will be trained to use Embark and ContentDM systems to digitize, optimize, and catalog images. The Collections Intern will also assist with documenting and cataloging new acquisitions and updating the locations of artworks from the Scripps College collections on display throughout the campus. Additionally, the Collections Intern will support Scripps College’s Director and Sally Preston Swan Librarian for the Ella Strong Denison Library, Jennifer Martinez Wormser, in the management and description of Denison Library’s collections.
Work hours: 8:00am–5:00pm with a 1-hour break for lunch.
To apply, send résumé, cover letter, letter of recommendation, Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery application form, and transcript to Margalit Monroe, Academic Curator, mmonroe@scrippscollege.edu, 909-607-4690.
Conservation Internship
The Conservation Intern assists in the care, restoration, and preservation of artworks and objects in the Scripps College collections, gaining hands-on experience in conservation methods, practices, and equipment. After training, the intern will assist a conservator at their studio and will assist with cleaning and waxing bronze sculptures on campus. The project includes writing detailed condition reports of works and digitally photographing artworks, all under the direction of a professional conservator. As time permits, the Conservation Intern may perform other tasks, including creating images and condition reports of objects for accession into the collection and researching public artworks on the Scripps College campus.
Work hours: 8:00am–5:00pm with a 1-hour break for lunch.
To apply, send résumé, cover letter, letter of recommendation, Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery application form, and transcript to Margalit Monroe, Academic Curator, mmonroe@scrippscollege.edu, 909-607-4690.
Curatorial Internship
The Curatorial Intern assists with the research and development of exhibitions, publications, and programs, gaining hands-on experience in curatorial practice and Gallery operations. The Curatorial Intern will work on two key projects: 1) Producing the catalog for the 80th Scripps College Ceramic Annual, a milestone in the longest-running exhibition of contemporary ceramics in the U.S. The intern will research and write about works and artists in the exhibition, draft a press release, and secure catalog images. 2) Developing and installing an exhibition of recently acquired works by California ceramic artist Ruenell Foy Temps. The intern will research, draft, and edit exhibition text, assist with object preparation and installation, and support the development of related programs and outreach efforts. As time permits, the intern may curate an exhibition from the permanent collection and assist with other projects and activities as needed.
Work hours: 8:00am–5:00pm with a 1-hour break for lunch.
To apply, send résumé, cover letter, letter of recommendation, Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery application form, and transcript to Margalit Monroe, Academic Curator, mmonroe@scrippscollege.edu, 909-607-4690.
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(includes Carson, Lawndale, and Long Beach)
Experimentally Structured Museum of Art, Lawndale
Communications and Digital Media Internship
The Getty Marrow Communications and Marketing Internship will focus on the development and implementation of ESMoA's written materials, including captions for social media, newsletter campaigns, and descriptions for artworks on display.
Applicants may submit cover letters and resumes to Barbara Boehm (bboehm@artlab21.org) and Eva Sweeney (esweeney@artlab21.org).
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach
Collections Internship
The Getty Marrow Collections Intern will work 400 total hours under the direct supervision of the Associate Registrar. The intern will assist the MOLAA Curatorial Department with expanding the physical and digital records for artworks in the Latin American and Latinx art Collection while gaining knowledge and experience in general collections management, cataloging, record keeping, and research skills through their primary project and additional related tasks.
To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and application questionnaire to jobs@molaa.org for consideration.
For questions the applicant should contact Veronica Rascona, Registrar, at vrascona@molaa.org.
Education Internship
MOLAA is seeking a Getty Marrow Education Intern that, under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Learning and Public Programs, will serve as project manager for the educational family festival and programming related to the 2024 exhibition, Arteonica: Art, Science, and Technology in Latin America Today.
Responsibilities will include assisting in the development of the program’s educator’s packet; researching the history of electronic art from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Mexico; and helping to craft lesson plans and educational activities founded in inquiry-based learning, Growth Mindset, and Visual Thinking Strategies. This project builds on MOLAA’s long tradition of highlighting underrepresented artists and their work and will directly impact access to quality information regarding important areas of art history for schools, non-profits, and community organizations.
The selected candidate will work an average of 40 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and letter of recommendation to jobs@molaa.org.
For questions, applicants should contact Dr. Alison Heney at aheney@molaa.org.
Public Corporation for the Arts of the City of Long Beach, Long Beach
Public Art
The Getty Marrow Public Art Internship will involve researching and cataloging public art in Long Beach for the Arts Council for Long Beach’s public art database. The Arts Council’s public art database currently contains over 1,000 identified artworks in the City of Long Beach, including artworks created through the Percent for Art program jointly administered by Arts Council for Long Beach and the City of Long Beach, as well as artworks that were privately and independently commissioned.
The intern will also work on two major public art initiatives: 1) the Long Beach History Walk, in which local artists depict important events in flagstones installed at the Long Beach Civic Plaza, and 2) the Rainbow Heroes Project, a citywide mural project highlighting the accomplishments of historical figures in the struggle for LGBTQIA2S+ rights.
The intern will work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks beginning in July 2024.
To apply, please submit a detailed cover letter outlining qualifications for the position, two references (including name and contact information), and resume. The resume must include education, work experience, and extracurricular activities. Please email all application materials to Cynthia Luján, Director of Public Art, at cynthia.lujan@artslb.org. No telephone calls please.
Rancho Los Alamitos, Long Beach
Education Internship
The Getty Marrow Education Internship at Rancho Los Alamitos (RLA) focuses on creating a curriculum for middle and high school students throughout California that highlights the state’s immigration, labor, and cultural history. The project will take oral histories from the RLA archive to provide students in classrooms with high-quality and rigorous lesson plans guided by the California State Social Science Framework. RLA’s rich history and archive database include the experiences of indigenous Tongva people, Mexican ranch hands, Belgian and Japanese tenant farmers, and more. The creation of this program will further RLA’s mission to diversify its interpretive planning and provide opportunities for underrepresented voices to be heard. The skills that this internship foster correlate with object-based lesson planning, navigating collections management systems, and interpretive planning. This intern will also refine their public presentation skills through interactions with the public as a potential docent. If you have an interest or curiosity in public history education, collections management, exhibit curation, and sharing the stories of historically marginalized people, this internship is for you!
The internship will take place from June through August 2024 during a ten-week period. While hours are flexible, the intern should be available from 10:00am–4:00pm during the schedule they agree upon with staff.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and one letter of recommendation to Chris Fountain, Manager of Education and Public Engagement, at chrisf@rancholosalamitos.org.
Call RLA’s main line at 562-431-3541 or visit Rancho Los Alamitos' website for more information.
Rancho Los Cerritos, Long Beach
Curatorial Internship
The Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern will work with our Collections Manager on researching and developing museum exhibitions at Rancho Los Cerritos and managing the site’s collections. The intern will spend the summer actively learning about museum curation, exhibition design, and collections management. This includes the multiple stages of exhibition development, historical and contextual research related to objects, collections care and maintenance, and necessary skills for museum collections management software. Additionally, the Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern will learn curatorial practices that are firmly rooted in Rancho Los Cerritos’ mission and embody the site’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) goals. Working more broadly with the Curatorial Team and other site staff, the intern will gain valuable insight into museum and nonprofit management.
The intern will work full-time, forty hours a week Monday through Friday.
To apply, submit an academic letter of recommendation, resume, and cover letter that describes qualifications for the Getty Marrow Curatorial Internship position to Magdalena Cervantes, Collections Manager at magdalenac@rancholoscerritos.org.
For more information, email Magdalena Cervantes, Collections Manager or call 562-206-2039.
Education Internship
The Getty Marrow Education Intern will design educational programs that are firmly rooted in Rancho Los Cerritos’ mission and embody the site’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) goals. Supervised and working closely with the Education Coordinator, the intern will spend the summer actively learning about museum-based education, program design, and community engagement, while developing innovative programs for youth and families. Working more broadly with the Education Team and other site staff, the intern will gain valuable insight into museum education and nonprofit management.
The intern will work full-time, forty hours a week, Monday through Friday.
To apply, submit an academic letter of recommendation, resume, and cover letter that describes qualifications for the Getty Marrow Education Internship position to alanar@rancholoscerritos.org.
For more information, email Alana Reese, Education Coordinator, or call 562-206-2054.
University Art Gallery at California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson
Exhibitions and Programming Internship
Under the guidance and mentorship of the Gallery Director, the intern will provide support for the preparation and installation of Brackish Water Los Angeles, the University Art Gallery’s Pacific Standard Time exhibition scheduled to open August 12, 2024. The Getty MUI intern will assist the Project Co-Curators/Co-Directors and the gallery staff in preparing for and installing the exhibition. This work will include assisting with shipping and receiving plans, assisting with installation, and assisting with the development and production of communications plans; work will also include assisting with planning programming events. The intern will serve as part of the PST team, participating in weekly meetings and providing support on all additional aspects of the project. The intern will be trained in basic museum education techniques and will be expected to provide exhibition information and walkthroughs to our audience once the exhibition opens to the public.
The intern will work with the Gallery Director and Technician on the daily operations of the gallery. This includes content production for the University Art Gallery web pages and social media galleries. They will also work closely with the Gallery Technician on all aspects of exhibition planning, installation, and day-to-day operations.
The hours of the internship are 9:30am–5pm, Monday through Friday. Interns may be expected to work some additional hours for exhibition programs. These hours will be planned in advance.
To apply, submit the following to artgallery@csudh.edu with the subject line "Getty MUI Internship": a cover letter highlighting two to three accomplishments relevant to the position; a current résumé; a list of three professional or academic references.
Deadline for applications will be April 9, 2024.
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(includes Inglewood, Jefferson Park, and Leimert Park)
Crenshaw Dairy Mart, Inglewood
Programs and Exhibitions Internship
Getty Marrow Programs and Exhibitions Internship. This internship will support the administration and preparation for the opening of our 2024 PST Exhibition, Free the Land Free the People. Work hours will be from 9:30am–5:30pm in a hybrid work format, 3 days in person, 2 days remote.
Time frame: June 17, 2024 - August 23rd (10-weeks; 40 hours a week, sometimes including evening or weekend events)
To apply, please submit your resume, and cover letter, and 2-3 video editing examples and/or graphic design examples to Vic Quintanar, Program Director (vic@crenshawdairymart.com) with the subject line: “Getty MUI Programs and Exhibitions Intern Application: Insert Name” by April 10th, 2024. In your cover letter, please highlight your interest in the internship and how your skills and experiences align with the responsibilities outlined above.
Destination Crenshaw, Leimert Park
Public Art Internship
Our 2024 Public Art Intern will work to support the development and implementation of Destination Crenshaw’s Art Corps programming; in particular, the Public Art Intern will support DC’s Collection C.A.R.E initiatives as we work toward our 2024 grand opening. The multi-pronged directive of the program is exemplified in its acronym.
Conservation: Specialty treatment by certified Art Conservators
Art Handling: Maintenance & training skills for local hires
Restorative Art Preservation: Preservation of Black Art by Black people
Environmental Art Awareness & Education: Integrated Community Engagement
This position will be responsible for the following:
- Support the development and implementation of Destination Crenshaw’s CA.R.E and initiatives.
- Act as liaison with community groups, organizations, other governmental agencies, city departments, and businesses to coordinate public art C.A.R.E and Destination Crenshaw park maintenance efforts.
- Assist with C.A.R.E database organization and art conservation industry research.
- Support the Public Art team in developing a maintenance plan for commissioned sculptures and murals.
- Perform other DC Art Corp duties as assigned.
The Destination Crenshaw Public Art Intern Schedule will be Monday to Friday 9:00am–5:00pm.
To apply, please submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to publicarts@destinationcrenshaw.la. Please outline in your interest statement how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the DC Public Art Intern position.
Please ensure your resume include your primary contact information: name, email, phone, IG and/or Social Media - optional.
Only those being considered will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Destination Crenshaw is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
LA Commons, Leimert Park
Community Engagement Internship
The Getty Marrow Community Engagement Intern will work closely with the Partnerships Programs Manager in coordinating local community arts programs in South Los Angeles related to the LA Commons’ public engagement program We Are The Harvest, in partnership with PST Art: Art & Science Collide. The Intern will coordinate community engagement activities, maintaining communication with community members and partner organizations and assisting in coordination for story gatherings and events.
The full time intern [40 hours per week] will support outreach efforts with local partners to engage community members and youth, maintain contact lists, acquire workshop supplies, and support program evaluation.
To apply, please check our website for the application form and submit a resume and cover letter.
Contact information: Elizabeth Cho, Program Manager, Partnerships, partnerships@lacommons.org.
Your Neighborhood Museum, Downtown LA
Community Programs Internship
The Getty Marrow Community Programs Internship with Your Neighborhood Museum (YNM) provides an opportunity to support the empowerment of communities of color to care for our cultural heritage and tell our stories. YNM believes that cultural heritage preservation builds community power and is an expression of care for ourselves and each other. YNM utilizes a mutual aid framework, encourages creative approaches to addressing community needs, and works to achieve tangible improvements for our communities.
Under the direct supervision of YNM staff, the internship will support the development and implementation of the Mellon/YNM Caring About and Repatriating Everything (CARE) Program. CARE supports tribes from across CA in the repatriation and preservation of cultural belongings through workshops and capacity-building initiatives. The intern will perform administrative duties, develop workshop materials, engage in community outreach, and complete a variety of research assignments. They will have an opportunity to connect with a diverse range of culture workers which may include professionals in public programs, repatriation, archives, conservation, collections management, artists, and CA tribal representatives. The intern will also receive mentorship from YNM staff.
The Getty Marrow Community Programs Internship is a combination of in-person and remote work and will likely include site visits. Applicants should be interested in the role of arts and culture in social justice practice, programs development, repatriation, preservation/conservation, collections management, and community engagement. Applicants may be students in American Indian studies/ethnic studies, communications, history, art history, anthropology, applied/studio arts, and related fields.
To apply, please send application materials or any questions to info@yourneighborhoodmuseum.org with subject line: Getty Marrow Application. Application requirements: resume; cover letter; 2 references that can be contacted via email or phone.
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(includes Cerritos)
Cerritos College Art Gallery, Cerritos
Collections Internship
The Getty Marrow Collections Internship at the Cerritos College Art Gallery will support the inventory and documentation of the objects currently held in the Gallery’s permanent collections. The internship will provide valuable training and experience in the development of collections records and finding aids, the production of condition reports, and the photographic documentation of objects for inclusion in a publicly-accessible online database. The training provided for this position will appeal to students interested in collections management and archival research, as well as those with a curiosity about contemporary art in Los Angeles, as most of the collection is made up of work by emerging and mid-career artists from within the region.
This position is a ten-week summer internship based on a forty hour work week, with work hours Monday to Friday from 9:00am–6:00pm.
To apply, submit a resumé and a cover letter that explains why the internship is of interest, describes relevant study and/or experience, and lists the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references who may be contacted. Please submit materials to: James MacDevitt, Director/Curator, jmacdevitt@cerritos.edu with the subject line “Getty Marrow Collections Internship.”
If you have any questions, please call 562-860-2451 x2616 or send an e-mail message to jmacdevitt@cerritos.edu.
Curatorial Internship
The Getty Marrow Curatorial Internship at the Cerritos College Art Gallery will provide curatorial assistance for two upcoming Fall 2024 exhibitions at the Cerritos College Art Gallery, including 1) a solo exhibition by video artist McLean Fahnestock using virtual and augmented reality to explore conceptual connections between climate change and the history of American manifest destiny and 2) a comprehensive retrospective of the work of photographer Vaughan Rachel, including important art historical documentation of her time with her former husband, the Fluxus artist Allan Kaprow. The internship will provide valuable training and experience in the proper handling of archival materials; the production of press releases, condition reports, and related curatorial documents; and the photographic documentation of objects for inclusion in an exhibition catalogue. The training provided for this position will appeal to students interested in curatorial practice and public relations, as well as those with a curiosity about contemporary art history in Los Angeles.
This position is a ten-week summer internship based on a forty hour work week, with work hours Monday to Friday from 9:00am–6:00pm.
To apply, submit a resumé and a cover letter that explains why the internship is of interest, describes relevant study and/or experience, and lists the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references who may be contacted. Please submit materials to: James MacDevitt, Director/Curator, jmacdevitt@cerritos.edu with the subject line “Getty Marrow Curatorial Internship.”
If you have any questions, please call 562-860-2451 x2616 or send an e-mail message to jmacdevitt@cerritos.edu.
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(includes Brentwood Heights, Culver City, Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice, Westchester, and Westwood)
18th Street Arts Complex, Santa Monica
Residency Program Internship
The 2024 Getty Marrow Residency Program Intern will support the management of 18th Street Art Center’s visiting artist residency program through application evaluation meetings, artist interviews, and selection process. While planning for future and upcoming artists, the intern will also maintain relationships with current visiting and long-term resident artists.
Work hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am–5:00pm, including a one-hour lunch break. This is a full-time (40hrs/wk) position for a ten-week work period from June through August, 2024.
Please apply here with a resume, cover letter, three references, and 3 writing samples (PDF only please). When applying, select “Getty Marrow Internship 2024." Applications are due April 21, 2024 by noon.
Contact: Tom Norris, tnorris@18street.org.
Building Bridges Art Exchange, Santa Monica
Curatorial Internship
Building Bridges Art Exchange is seeking a creative, organized individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizing skills, and attention to detail, deadlines, and follow-through, and who is able to multitask and work in a fast-paced, thriving arts organization. The intern will assist the Executive Director, Marisa Caichiolo and guest curators/curatorial teams with all aspects of launching monthly arts exhibitions, lectures, and workshops, from design and inception to closeout. The intern will assist the staff with day-today tasks in support of the organization's curatorial efforts.
To apply, submit a resumé and cover letter to: Marisa Caichiolo, buildingbridgesax@gmail.com, 323-893-3924.
Center for the Study of Political Graphics, Culver City
Collections and Research Internship
CSPG is seeking an intern with a background in the humanities, such as art history, history, political science, etc., to work directly with historical and contemporary social movement posters. The intern will catalog and digitize posters, help update CSPG’s online finding aid to improve access to the collection, and assist with preliminary research for an upcoming exhibition.
Work must be completed during CSPG’s operating hours, Monday to Friday 9:00am–6:00pm.
To apply, email a résumé, cover letter, and references to Summer Benton, admin@politicalgraphics.org. Write “Getty Marrow Application” in the subject line, and also indicate which internship position you wish to apply for (Collections).
For inquiries, contact office phone at 310-397-3100.
Media and Design Internship
CSPG is seeking an intern with a major in graphic design, or related experience, to assist with marketing and outreach, curate content for CSPG’s online platforms, and help design educational and promotional materials. The intern will also have some archival responsibilities, including poster cataloging.
Work must be completed during CSPG’s operating hours, Monday to Friday 9:00am–6:00pm.
To apply, email a résumé, cover letter, and references to Summer Benton, admin@politicalgraphics.org. Write “Getty Marrow Application” in the subject line, and also indicate which internship position you wish to apply for (Media).
For inquiries, contact office phone at 310-397-3100.
Fowler Museum at UCLA, Westwood
Curatorial Internship
The Getty Marrow Fowler Museum Curatorial Intern will work with curators at the Fowler Museum as they begin developing a large-scale traveling exhibition on colonial-era arts of Africa. The Getty Marrow intern will assist the project curators as they develop the checklist, perform initial research, and begin strategizing a timeline for working with international partners. The intern will have the opportunity to select a section of the show to focus their attention and research for the ten-week internship. Sections of the exhibition include critical engagements with the colonial archive, art made for an international market, missionary collecting, and the role of national identity in colonial-era arts collecting and production.
The intern will work from 9:00am–5:00pm for 10 weeks.
To apply, please send resumé and cover letter to fowlerinfo@arts.ucla.edu.
Review of applications will begin April 15.
Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University, Malibu
Curatorial Internship
The Curatorial Intern at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art will work closely with the Director/Curator and staff to gain professional experience and insight into museum operations. The intern will help research content and develop educational programming for upcoming exhibitions, in addition to updating records in the museum’s new collections database. The intern will assist with programming for upcoming exhibitions, including “Notes on Gesture” (a thematic exhibition on the symbolic image of the hand in contemporary art) and solo exhibitions of work by Isabel Yellin and James Klar. The intern will also help write and assemble publicity materials and help to promote exhibitions through social media. The intern will also audit records in the museum’s new collections database and conduct research on collection objects and past exhibitions.
Weeks 1-5
- Orientation; overview of museum
- Review guidelines and ethics
- Handling and caring for works of art
- Training on collections database
- Audit database records; create plan for updates and research
- Assist in developing bibliography for upcoming exhibitions
- Assist with checklist and layout for upcoming exhibitions
- Work with staff on necessary tech for video installation
- Research potential programs for upcoming exhibitions
- Work closely with Publicity and Marketing Manager on social media posts
Weeks 6-10
- Assemble critical texts on upcoming exhibitions for faculty
- Conduct research for exhibition brochure text
- Add to collections database records for objects and past exhibitions
- Work closely with staff to develop K-5 teachers’ packets for the fall exhibition
- Focus: on-campus events for undergraduate students and advertising to faculty
- Completion of unfinished tasks and wrap-up
Work hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm (40 hours/week)
Please submit a résumé, cover letter, and contact information for two references to Dr. Andrea Gyorody (andrea.gyorody@pepperdine.edu) no later than 11:59 PM on Friday, April 12.
Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center, Westwood
Academic Programs Internship
The Hammer Museum’s Academic Programs internship will provide an undergraduate student with a comprehensive overview of the museum’s educational programming for community, university, K-12 and adult audiences. Working with the museum’s Academic Programs department on a full-time basis for ten weeks, the intern will provide research, and administrative and logistical support for programs across all audiences. The intern will also meet with key staff from other museum departments to gain a broader perspective on professional duties and possible career paths within a museum.
This will be a full-time in-person internship that will be administered with guidance from UCLA policy for health and safety. The intern will have a dedicated workspace with desk, chair, computer, and phone, as well as full access to office supplies, printers, etc. All needed work files and supplementary resources such as books and other printed research materials will be available at the intern's provided computer. If needed, we will provide a laptop to the intern. The intern will participate in weekly or twice-weekly department meetings, weekly meetings with supervisors, and additional meetings as needed for projects and cross-departmental working groups. In addition, supervisors and teams will communicate over email and Slack. Successful candidates will have excellent written and oral communication skills, some teaching or tutoring experience, and an interest in contemporary art.
The internship is a full-time (40 hours/week) position, with a stipend of $6,925, for a consecutive ten-week work period between June and August 2024.
Eligibility:
- Be a member of a group underrepresented in careers related to art conservation, museums, and/or visual arts organizations, which can include groups defined by – among other things – socioeconomic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin and/or any life experiences that add diverse and underrepresented perspectives.
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
- Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County; and
- Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a "green card" holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible.
Please send a resume and cover letter to academicprograms@hammer.ucla.edu by April 15, 2024.
Communications Internship
The Hammer Museum’s Communications internship will provide an undergraduate student with a comprehensive overview of the museum’s communications initiatives. During the full-time ten weeks internship, the intern’s primary responsibilities with the Communications department will be to assist with social media strategy, public relations efforts, and marketing outreach for upcoming Hammer exhibitions and programs. The intern will also meet with key staff from other museum departments to gain a broader perspective on professional duties and possible career paths within a museum.
This will be a full-time in-person internship that will be administered with guidance from UCLA policy for health and safety. The intern will have a dedicated workspace with desk, chair, computer, and phone, as well as full access to office supplies, printers, etc. All needed work files and supplementary resources such as books and other printed research materials will be available at the intern's provided computer. If needed, we will provide a laptop to the intern. The intern will participate in weekly or twice-weekly department meetings, weekly meetings with supervisors, and additional meetings as needed for projects and cross-departmental working groups. In addition, supervisors and teams will communicate over email and Slack.
Successful candidates will have excellent written and oral communication skills, familiarity with social media platforms, and an interest in contemporary art.
The internship is a full-time (40 hours/week) position, with a stipend of $6,925, for a consecutive ten-week work period between June and August 2024.
Eligibility:
- Be a member of a group underrepresented in careers related to art conservation, museums, and/or visual arts organizations, which can include groups defined by – among other things – socioeconomic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin and/or any life experiences that add diverse and underrepresented perspectives.
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
- Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County; and
- Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a "green card" holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible.
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to resumes@hammer.ucla.edu with “Getty Marrow Curatorial Internship” in the subject line by April 15, 2024.
Curatorial Internship
The Hammer Museum’s Curatorial department oversees a dynamic schedule of temporary special exhibitions, as well as five collections located at the museum and on the UCLA campus. The Getty Marrow Curatorial internship position will focus on the Hammer’s upcoming PST ART: Art & Science Collide project, Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice. Working on a full-time basis for ten weeks, the student selected for this internship will receive training in museum database work (specifically on The Museum System), support communication with artists, studios, and galleries, and learn more about exhibition planning and development. In addition to working with the Curatorial team, the intern will meet with key staff from other museum departments to gain a broader perspective on professional duties and possible career paths within a museum.
This will be a full-time in-person internship that will be administered with guidance from UCLA policy for health and safety. The intern will have a dedicated workspace with desk, chair, computer, and phone, as well as full access to office supplies, printers, etc. All needed work files and supplementary resources such as books and other printed research materials will be available at the intern's provided computer. If needed, we will provide a laptop to the intern. The intern will participate in weekly or twice-weekly department meetings, weekly meetings with supervisors, and additional meetings as needed for projects and cross-departmental working groups. In addition, supervisors and teams will communicate over email and Slack.
Successful candidates will have excellent written and oral communication skills, an interest in contemporary art, and experience with project management and detailed research projects.
The internship is a full-time (40 hours/week) position, with a stipend of $6,925, for a consecutive ten-week work period between June and August 2024.
Eligibility:
- Be a member of a group underrepresented in careers related to art conservation, museums, and/or visual arts organizations, which can include groups defined by – among other things – socioeconomic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin and/or any life experiences that add diverse and underrepresented perspectives.
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
- Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County; and
- Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a "green card" holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible.
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to resumes@hammer.ucla.edu with “Getty Marrow Curatorial Internship” in the subject line by April 15, 2024.
Skirball Cultural Center, Brentwood Heights
Communications and Marketing Internship
The Communications and Marketing Intern’s responsibilities will focus on social media, community outreach, and digital marketing for exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives. In particular, the intern will learn how to create and implement community outreach and social media plans for the Skirball’s summer concert series, Sunset Concerts at the Skirball, plus the museum’s upcoming exhibitions. The intern will help maintain and analyze the Skirball’s social media accounts—particularly Instagram and TikTok. They will also assist the Communications and Marketing department with additional projects as needed.
Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week, for a consecutive ten-week work period (June 3–August 9, June 10–August 16, or June 17–August 23)
To apply, submit the following to hr@skirball.org.
Intern applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for the position as well as demonstrate a curiosity in communications, PR, and/or marketing in a non-profit setting. Desirable qualifications include strong communication and writing skills, experience with or enthusiastic interest in social media platforms, and comfortability taking initiative, collaborating, and thinking creatively. Finalists may be asked to provide two or three references.
Curatorial Internship
The Getty Marrow Curatorial Internship will allow the intern to learn about museum curatorial work as a career pathway, and to gain hands-on experience in the basic skills of museum work. During their ten weeks at the Skirball Cultural Center, the intern will work closely with the curatorial team on exhibitions in different stages of development. The goal is to build the intern’s skills in curatorial research and expose the intern to different points in the exhibition life cycle, from concept development through fabrication and installation, and finishing with exhibition evaluation. Upcoming Skirball exhibitions focus on aspects of Jewish history, popular culture, and contemporary art; specific intern assignments will vary depending on departmental needs and the intern’s interests.
Previous museum experience is not required but an interest in museum work is essential. Applicants should be able to communicate what interests them about museum work and connect that interest to the Skirball Cultural Center’s mission. We recommend that applicants also look at the Skirball’s exhibition page to get a sense of the type of exhibitions we present.
To apply, email the following to hr@skirball.org.
Applications should include a one-page cover letter describing the prospective intern’s interest in a career in museum curatorial work and a current résumé detailing relevant academic and work experience. We are particularly interested in applications that demonstrate experience with research and writing projects as well as applications that communicate a strong ability to work collaboratively with people in a work setting. Applications that do not have a cover letter will not be considered.
Education Internship
The Getty Marrow Education Intern will work closely with members of the family programs team, which includes the permanent exhibition Noah’s Ark at the Skirball, the Family Art Studio, and the Archaeology Dig. The intern will help to program and facilitate these spaces, with a focus on providing diverse, intergenerational learning experiences related to Skirball exhibitions. The intern will learn about the variety of roles and expertise needed to produce these family experiences, including but not limited to puppeteers, storytellers, archaeology experts, and educators. As well as helping to create programing for various child and family spaces, the intern will complete their own project that takes into account their personal skills and interests as well as the needs of the Education department.
This position will be full-time, 40 hours/week, for a consecutive 10-week work period (June 3–August 9, June 10–August 16, or June 17–August 23). Work hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00am–5:30pm.
To apply, please email the following to hr@skirball.org.
Intern applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for the position. Applicant should demonstrate a curiosity about arts education in informal learning environments. Desirable qualifications include strong customer service skills, experience or interest in working with children and families, and an ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Inquiries about this position should be directed to Sarah Podsiadlo at spodsiadlo@skirball.org.
Social and Public Art Resource Center, Venice
Collections and Exhibitions Internship
The Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) has collaborated with communities to produce, preserve, and present artworks that advance social change since 1976. SPARC fosters partnerships with artists, activists, and community members to create and restore murals and public artworks that represent diverse histories, identities, and social movements. SPARC also curates socially and politically engaged exhibitions and public programs for communities across Los Angeles.
The Getty Marrow Collections and Exhibitions Intern will help inventory, catalog, process, house and digitize SPARC’s unique and unsurpassed repository of public and mural art documentation, and specifically work with the recently acquired collection from prolific American photographer James Prigoff, whose work focused on public murals, graffiti, and spraycan art. The Intern will learn key aspects of collections management, proper handling and storage, the process of imaging works, and use of a digital catalog. The Intern will also support exhibition planning, organization and/or installation in the Durón Gallery at SPARC. The ideal candidate will have an interest in Chicano art and murals, Archival Science and/or Library Science, conservation, collections management, curatorial work and exhibition development, or museum studies.
This is an on-site paid, 40hr/wk, ten-week summer internship at SPARC.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume with email and phone contact information to SPARC Human Resources at hr@sparcinla.org.
The Millard Sheets Library at Otis College of Art & Design, Westchester
Art Library Internship
The intern will transfer, convert, and post videos that are from the Ben Maltz Gallery Archive. The videos will be consolidated from different places they are stored in and placed where the Library stores content. They will then be made available online.
There will be some scanning, archiving and data entry involved that will go along with this project. It will help in documenting the history of The Ben Maltz Gallery that the Otis Library now oversees.
Work hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (flexible).
Interested applicants will need to send a cover letter and résumé to Derek McMullen; dmcmullen@otis.edu; 310-665-6926.
The Wende Museum of the Cold War, Culver City
Curatorial Internship
The intern will help organize upcoming and future exhibitions, with a focus on our fall 2023 PST ART exhibition Counter/Surveillance. Their list of responsibilities wil comprise of doing research, editing exhibition texts, preparing educational materials, and brainstorming exhibition design ideas. They will be introduced to the various aspects of exhibition conceptualization and realization. The intern will also share in the preparations of our spring 2025 exhibition La casa en see pueblo / The House in that Town and the fall 2025 exhibition Visions of the Cosmos.
The intern will work five days a week at the museum from 9:00am–5:00pm. or from 10:00am–6:00pm under the supervision of the Associate Curator and the Chief Curator and Director of Programming.
To apply, please send a cover letter and résumé. Visit our website for the job listing.
Contact: Associate Curator Emma Diffley, ediffley@wendemuseum.org, 310-216-1600.
UCLA Film and Television Archive, Westwood
Collections and Research Internship
The Getty Marrow Collections and Research Intern will work with UCLA Film & Television Archive staff from the Collection Services Department and the Research and Study Center to process the Elyseo Taylor and Teshome Gabriel Moving Image Collections, with a focus on inspecting audiovisual material and developing curriculum and research-related resources. As the first Black instructor in the film department at UCLA in the 1960s, Taylor established programs to support students of color. As a student and then professor in the film department in the 1970s, Gabriel developed courses and produced scholarship on Third Cinema—a Latin American film movement that decries the capitalist system and the Hollywood model of cinema—that informed generations of film students and researchers. Taylor’s and Gabriel’s moving image collections include short and feature films and documentary footage that reflect the unique ways that they advocated for racial and economic justice on campus.
The intern will receive training from staff in the Collection Services Department in audiovisual identification and film handling. The intern will inspect items from these collections to provide better descriptive information about the materials and re-house the materials for archival storage. Under the supervision of staff in the Research and Study Center, the intern will develop research resources related to these collections, including building a public-facing study guide and recommending 10 titles from each collection to make accessible to students and researchers through the Archive Research and Study Center.
This position is 35 hours / 10 weeks. Work hours are from 10:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample, and complete an application through the UCLA Library Student Jobs website. The writing sample should be a research paper demonstrating a critical analysis of any topic relating to film, television and/or media production with a focus on history, production, theory, and/or visual style; the paper may include archival research, but this is not a requirement.
Contact: Staci Hogsett, Head of Collection Services, UCLA Film & Television Archive, shogsett@cinema.ucla.edu, 661-383-2155.