Graduate Internship Opportunities 2026-2027

Getty Graduate Internships are offered by the four programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust (the Museum, Research Institute, Conservation Institute, and Foundation), as well as Getty Publications, Getty Digital, Communications, and Development. Please review the descriptions of graduate internships listed below. Using the online Fluxx application, select two positions in order of preference.

The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to inspire curiosity about, and enjoyment and understanding of, the visual arts by collecting, conserving, exhibiting, and interpreting works of art of outstanding quality and historical importance. To fulfill this mission, the Museum continues to build its collections through purchase and gifts, and develops programs of exhibitions, publications, scholarly research, public education, and the performing arts that engage our diverse local and international audiences. All of these activities are enhanced by the uniquely evocative architectural and garden settings provided by the Museum's two renowned venues: the Getty Villa and the Getty Center. A few internships will be located at the Getty Villa. For more information about the Museum, go to getty.edu/museum.

Museum: Antiquities Conservation (Getty Villa)

The department of Antiquities Conservation is responsible for the care of the Getty Museum’s collection of ancient art at the Getty Villa. As part of the conservation team, the graduate intern will participate in the full range of activities of the department, working closely with conservators curators, and other professional staff across Getty. Activities include the conservation treatment and technical study of a wide variety of ancient artifacts made of metal, stone, ceramics, glass, and organic materials as well as preventive conservation, exhibition planning and installation, research, examination and preparation of objects for loan, and mountmaking. The intern will participate in ongoing projects such as the study of ancient polychromy, rigging and treatment of large-scale sculpture, 3-D scanning applications in conservation treatment and mountmaking, exhibitions, and public outreach. The intern is encouraged to conduct a research project in an area of interest to them, such as in in-depth technical study, utilizing Getty’s analytical and research resources.

Museum: Decorative Arts and Sculpture Conservation

The Decorative Arts and Sculpture Conservation Graduate Intern will be engaged in the conservation of a diverse range of objects in the Getty Museum’s collection that spans the late-12th to mid-20th centuries. Projects will include treatments, maintenance, and technical studies related to the collections, as well as day-to-day activities such as preventive conservation, exhibition planning, gallery remodeling, and research. In-depth technical studies of objects in the Museum's collection will provide the intern opportunities to utilize Getty’s extensive analytical and library resources . The intern is encouraged to publish or disseminate their work.

Museum: Paintings Conservation

The intern will conduct the conservation treatment of paintings from the J. Paul Getty Museum’s permanent collection. In addition, the intern will assist with the daily routine care of the collection, including inspection and treatment of outgoing or incoming loans from the collection, and monitoring environmental conditions in the galleries. The intern will have an opportunity to work closely in partnership with conservation scientists at the Getty Conservation Institute to carry out the scientific examination and technical study of a painting. The intern should have a basic knowledge of a variety of non-invasive and sample-based analytical techniques as they are applied to the study of artists’ materials and their degradation. These include X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF), reflectance imaging spectroscopy (RIS), scanning electron microscopy – energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), and light microscopy as well as broadband imaging modalities including computed X-radiography, and infrared reflectography.

Museum: Curatorial, Antiquities (Getty Villa)

The intern in the Antiquities Department participates in a wide range of departmental activities at the Getty Villa relating to the research and presentation of the collection, centering on Greek, Etruscan, and Roman art from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity. Regular activities include researching objects for collection management records, giving gallery tours, and contributing to publication projects, scholarly programs, and social media platforms. The intern also supports the curatorial staff in mounting rotating exhibitions through the preparation of object lists, didactic materials, and display strategies. The intern works closely with all departmental staff as well as registrars, conservators, educators, designers, and other professional staff, and will gain experience in diverse aspects of curatorship, collection management, exhibition development and installation, museum education, and public outreach.

Museum: Curatorial, Drawings

The Drawings Department intern will work directly with the curators on the study and display of the Getty’s world-renowned collection of European drawings, gaining knowledge of how to handle the sheets safely, and how to work with and catalogue them, and then assisting with rotating exhibitions and attending the planning and design meetings that typify the collaborative museum working environment. Beyond this, the intern will be deeply involved in a variety of curatorial projects, including researching potential/new acquisitions and creating labels and web content that keep the collection fresh and alive for contemporary audiences. The Drawings Department intern will emerge with an understanding of a wide range of curatorial duties and a rich variety of museum experience.

Museum: Curatorial, Manuscripts

The Manuscripts Department intern will be involved with the study and presentation of one of the foremost collections of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts in the country. The intern will become familiar with the permanent collection by undertaking research-oriented projects and will work in a collaborative environment across the museum. The intern will have the opportunity to work with curators on a future exhibition for the department, which will include concept development, object selection, label writing, and display planning. We would welcome an intern who is eager to develop exhibition projects that are vital and relevant to contemporary, diverse audiences both in and outside of the galleries . The successful candidate will have a proven academic record in medieval art history, with preference for a background in manuscripts, and will also demonstrate how this internship will benefit the individual's development in the field of museum curation.

Museum: Curatorial, Paintings (European, prior to about 1900)

The Internship provides intensive curatorial training by engaging interns with the Getty’s renowned and expanding collection of European paintings. Researching works, writing gallery texts, conceiving installations, conducting gallery talks, developing content for social media, and assisting curators with exhibition-related research and scholarly entries for the Online Catalogue of Paintings are among the wide range of activities an intern may undertake while working in the department. Interns will further benefit from exposure to the art market and to public and private collections in Los Angeles. In keeping with curatorial practice, much of the work is collaborative in nature and will entail interaction with Paintings Conservation, Education, Design, and Collection Information and Access, among many departments. Reading knowledge of another language, notably French, Italian, Spanish, and/or German is highly desirable to facilitate contributions to the Online Catalogue of Paintings and future exhibition projects. Candidates with prior work experience in a museum, keen interest in objects, and a strong desire to pursue a curatorial career are ideally suited to the graduate internship in the Paintings Department.

Museum: Curatorial, Photographs

The intern in the Photographs Department will assist the curatorial staff on one or more exhibitions scheduled for 2026-29, including projects related to American and European photography. The intern will conduct research on the permanent collection, catalogue works for display, write label copy, and assist with logistics related to coordinating exhibitions and publications. In addition, the intern will work on acquisition proposals and collections management and will staff the department’s study room one day a week.

Museum: Curatorial, Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The internship offers a full introduction to the work of the curatorial department devoted to European sculpture and decorative arts dating between around 1200 and 1900 (with a small group of modern outdoor sculpture ranging from 1910-1980). The intern will be provided with opportunities to study the collection, and its management, and development. The intern will research works of art to update the on-line collection pages, participate in research and development of scholarly catalogues and display and interpretation of the permanent collection. The main departmental projects currently include the French Ceramic catalogue, the re-design of the galleries devoted to the 18th-century decorative arts collection, and the preparation of the bilingual didactic apparatus for the permanent collections.

Museum: Communications and Public Affairs

The Museum's Public Affairs department offers a special opportunity for a graduate intern to gain hands-on experience in internal and external museum communications activities. Collaborating with a small, dynamic team, the intern will have the opportunity to produce content for our website, newsletters, and external partner sites (including Google Arts & Culture); support the Museum's social media platforms helping to create and publish, with a special focus on content supporting the Museum's public programs; research and refine mailing lists for exhibition openings; play a role in supporting small- and large-scale events; and assist with other activities as time permits. The internship will provide a rich learning experience in how a museum’s communications department supports special initiatives and daily operations.

Museum: Design

The intern will join a multidisciplinary team of creative professionals to deliver design solutions for a range of projects related to the Getty visitor experience. Tailored to the individual's skills and career aspirations, the intern could work on a range of projects including exhibition and graphic design for temporary exhibitions and permanent collection galleries, design for greater accessibility, digital design, or branding. At the crossroads of creative activity within the institution, work will involve collaborations with many internal stakeholders and departments. The Museum's Design Studio is a fast-paced, deadline-driven, creative environment that develops high -quality design solutions.

Museum: Exhibitions

This internship offers a complete, firsthand overview of the Getty Museum exhibition development process and the work of the Museum Exhibitions Department, including general project management, contract development, exhibition budget assembly and oversight, the logistics of exhibition installation and deinstallation, and other special projects as assigned. The intern will work closely with representatives of many Getty departments and will have the opportunity to oversee the development of at least one exhibition from beginning to end.

Museum: Interpretive Content

The Getty Museum’s Interpretive Content Department produces analog and digital content for museum audiences. This internship will provide a unique opportunity for a graduate student to gain hands-on experience in evaluation practice, as it informs the development and assessment of the Museum's interpretive offerings. Working collaboratively with staff in the Museum’s Interpretive Content department, the intern will draft evaluation plans, conduct user evaluations to assess those projects’ effectiveness, which will ultimately inform benchmarks for best practices and new strategies for audience engagement. This internship will provide a rich and varied learning experience in how museums strategize, develop, and analyze interpretive content for its exhibitions. Although initiatives will be tailored to complement the intern’s specific skill set and interests, they should have strong interest in museum visitor engagement. They should have demonstrated evaluation experience, strong interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.

Museum: Public Programs (Getty Center)

The Public Programs internship at the Getty Museum invites a graduate student with a passion for art history, museum/curatorial studies, and/or public engagement to participate in the overall development, coordination, and implementation of an array of programs for different audiences, including lectures, performing arts, and other modes of public engagement. The position will conduct research to support current and future programs and offers hands-on experience to the many stages of program management of online, in-person, and hybrid events. During 2026-27, projects will focus on special programs for exhibitions as well as programs focused on museum collection areas. Additional special projects may be assigned based upon the intern’s skills, interests and related areas of study.

Museum: Registrar

The internship in the Registrar’s Office provides a broad overview of the Museum’s collections and exhibitions and the chance to interact with the curatorial, conservation, preparations, and exhibition staff. The intern will be introduced to the work of the Registrar’s Office in the areas of acquisition policies and procedures, collections management, exhibition planning and installation, fine art shipping, insurance, and rights and reproductions. They will also receive specific training for any current projects as well as on-going tutorials regarding general museum and registration best practices.

The Getty Research Institute (GRI) is dedicated to furthering knowledge and advancing understanding of the visual arts and their various histories through its expertise, active collecting program, public programs, institutional collaborations, exhibitions, publications, digital services, and residential scholars' programs. Its Research Library and Special Collections of rare materials and digital resources serve an international community of scholars and the interested public. The Institute's activities and scholarly resources guide and sustain each other and together provide a unique environment for research, critical inquiry, and scholarly exchange. For more information about the GRI, go to getty.edu/research.

GRI: Conservation and Preservation

The Conservation and Preservation department at the Getty Research Institute is responsible for the care of the GRI’s rare and unique research collections. Dating from the 15th century to the present, the collections include rare books, prints, large photographic holdings ranging from early processes to contemporary photographs, extensive archives, architectural drawings and architectural models, and film, video, and audio recordings. The collection includes significant holdings of two- dimensional and three-dimensional contemporary works. The graduate intern will engage in conservation treatments and preventive conservation activities and will participate in exhibition preparation. Depending on the intern’s interests, treatment projects may involve a wide range of materials with a primary focus on paper-based materials. Preventive conservation activities may include construction of unique housing solutions, lighting research including microfading testing, collection surveys, and environmental monitoring. The intern will be encouraged to conduct research related to GRI collections, culminating in a paper, poster, or presentation.

GRI: Digital Media & Content Strategy

This internship offers experience in developing digital content for the Getty Research Institute and its online channels. Our department works with teams across the GRI to promote their projects, imagining ways to engage audiences through creative storytelling. The intern participates in both the editorial side of content creation—writing articles, social media posts, website text, and more—as well as the digital media side, helping manage website production, preparing assets for upload, gathering and analyzing web traffic data, and participating in UX designing and user testing. The ideal intern is currently pursuing or has recently completed a graduate-level degree in journalism, art history, English, communications, or a related field; has a broad interest in the visual arts; is an excellent writer; and is passionate about using digital tools to communicate with a global scholarly audience. They should be a self-starter who can work both independently and in highly collaborative environments.

GRI: Library

The intern will join the Getty Library at the Getty Research Institute to support digital projects focused on collection development, documentation, and digital access. The intern will contribute to web archiving efforts following a pilot year, refine workflows for digitizing art history texts, and assist with maintaining the Getty Research Portal as it transitions to a new platform. Tasks will center on organizing project materials, documenting processes, and supporting updates to discovery tools used by library staff and researchers. The position offers practical experience in digital stewardship through library-based initiatives and provides training in documentation, metadata creation and maintenance, and workflow design. The intern will work closely with staff across departments and will complete an independent project tailored to their interests. This internship is well-suited for candidates interested in the relationship between libraries, digital collections, and expanding public access to cultural heritage materials.

GRI: Getty Provenance Index

The Getty Provenance Index (GPI) intern will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of digital art provenance, metadata practices and standards, and linked-data-powered research applications. The intern will be introduced to the evolving history of provenance, collecting, and art market studies, while developing a working knowledge of archival sources, data standards, and digital tools used in linked data-powered scholarship. Intern responsibilities will include contributing to data creation, structuring, and curation within the newly transformed GPI, as well as supporting outreach and user engagement efforts. Through this work, the intern will explore a wide range of art historical periods and primary source materials—from dealer stock books to sales catalogs—while learning to use tools such as OpenRefine, Tableau, and SPARQL to analyze and visualize provenance data. This role is ideal for those interested in the future of digital humanities, art historical data ecosystems, and collaborative, standards-based approaches to research.

GRI: Publications

The graduate internship in Getty Research Institute Publications is focused on producing and editing scholarly art books and the Getty Research Journal (GRJ). The graduate intern will work closely with GRI editors to learn how books and the GRJ are produced, including copyediting, obtaining art and permissions, proofing typeset pages, and promoting the final product. They will also gain exposure to Quire, the open-source software developed by Getty, to produce the journal and digital books; and Scholastica, the journal’s submission management portal. The graduate intern will interact with the designers, production coordinators, and other professionals at Getty Publications as books and the GRJ move through each stage of publication. They will gain the skills they need to be a competitive applicant for jobs in scholarly or museum publishing; thus, applicants who aspire to work in this field are preferred. The likely projects scheduled for 2026–27 include a collection of essays on art and ecology; a volume on Knoedler Gallery and New York’s art market; a publication focused on women artists and xerography; and issues of the GRJ. Past interns have obtained publishing jobs at the Rubin Museum of Art, the CMRS Center for Early Global Studies at UCLA, and the GRI, among other institutions.

For another editorial opportunity, see the Getty Publications internship.

GRI: Getty Vocabulary Program

The intern’s responsibilities and learning opportunities will include editorial and technical tasks related to the creation of the Art & Architecture Thesaurus ® (AAT), the Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ® (TGN), the Cultural Objects Name Authority ® (CONA), and the Getty Iconography Authority ™ (IA). Duties and activities include evaluating, constructing, revising, and diversifying new and existing terminologies for art and architecture, processing contributions from internal and external projects, using various technologies, and expanding the scope of the Vocabularies to make them more multicultural and multilingual. The intern will receive holistic training in creating useful metadata for museums across the globe and related to their own specializations. They will receive insight into how vocabularies and their associated data are used in retrieval and linked broadly in the outside world, including as Linked Open Data (LOD).

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) works internationally to advance conservation practice in the visual arts - broadly interpreted to include objects, collections, architecture, and sites. The Institute serves the conservation community through scientific research, education and training, field projects, and the dissemination of information. In all its endeavors, the GCI creates and delivers knowledge that contributes to the conservation of the world’s cultural heritage. For more information, go to getty.edu/conservation.

GCI: Buildings and Sites

Interns in the Buildings and Sites Department will join one or more of its interdisciplinary project teams and undertake work which may include research, field campaigns potentially involving hands-on conservation work, or contributing to the development of training programs and workshops and publications.

GCI: Buildings and Sites, African American Historic Places, Los Angeles Project (AAHPLA)
African American Historic Places, Los Angeles Project (AAHPLA) is a collaborative project with Los Angeles City Planning, Office of Historic Resources (OHR) to identify, protect, and celebrate the city's Black heritage. The project provides the opportunity to rethink historic preservation policies and processes to better support social justice and equity goals and offers a potential model for future initiatives related to other communities in Los Angeles and beyond. The intern will work with the GCI and City to contribute to the project in areas such as community engagement, the development of neighborhood preservation strategies, and potentially project dissemination and training components. Aiming to encourage greater diversity in the conservation profession, graduates from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the ideal candidate should demonstrate a keen interest in and commitment to conserving African American heritage. More information on AAHPLA can be found here.

GCI: Buildings and Sites, Archaeological Site Conservation and Management Initiative (ASCM)
The Archaeological Site Conservation and Management Initiative (ASCM) engages in research, training, dissemination, and field projects to answer needs of the field including capacity building, impacts of climate change, and preventive conservation measures such as shelters and reburial, all with the aim of translating theory into practice. The intern's responsibilities will encompass a range of activities supporting research, implementation measures, monitoring and evaluation, and assisting in the creation of dissemination content. The intern will also support field projects currently being developed.

GCI: Buildings and Sites, Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative (CMAI)
The Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative (CMAI) aims to advance the conservation of modern built heritage internationally. The intern may be involved in a variety of projects, including assisting in the implementation of a hybrid in-person/online training course on conserving modern architecture, assisting with bibliographic research, and contributing to publications, dissemination, and the broader work of the initiative. More information on CMAI can be found here.

GCI: Buildings and Sites, Earthen Architecture Initiative (EAI)
The Earthen Architecture Initiative (EAI) offers the intern the chance to collaborate with engineers, architects, and conservators, gaining a comprehensive understanding of historic earthen architecture, its seismic vulnerabilities, and the challenges of retrofitting, monitoring, and maintenance. Moreover, they will gain insights into the complexities of managing large-scale initiatives and fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders on an international level. Given the focus on architecture and structure, candidates with an engineering or architectural background, knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe suite, and structural modeling software, as well as experience with historic earthen buildings, are preferred. Additional skills in construction drawings, processes, building codes, and familiarity with structural engineering concepts are considered beneficial. More information about EAI can be found here.

A full list of the Department’s projects can be found here.

GCI: Collections

Interns in the GCI’s Collections Department will participate as members of interdisciplinary teams in projects that may include research, contributing to the organization and implementation of courses or workshops, or in the documentation of project work.

GCI: Collections, Cleaning of Wooden Gilded Surfaces
The intern will join an interdisciplinary team working on the conservation of the collections of the church of Rondocan in Peru, with a focus on altarpieces, sculptures, and frames with polychromy and gilded surfaces, which include colored glazes (veladuras). The work will build on research developed at the GCI on the cleaning of wooden gilded surfaces. The intern will assist in the implementation of the conservation work, to be conducted in close collaboration with local conservators and institutions in the Cusco area. Work will include treatment implementation, documentation of the work, development of guidelines for treatment and preventive conservation measures, publications and training, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. The intern will have the opportunity to interact with conservation scientists, conservators, and associated professionals within and outside the Getty. They will be encouraged to present their work at a conference or through publications. Proficiency in Spanish would be beneficial.

GCI: Collections, Managing Collection Environments Initiative (MCE)
The Managing Collection Environments Initiative (MCE) addresses research and practical challenges at the intersection of preventive conservation and sustainability for collections in museums, libraries, and archives. Current areas of focus include risk-informed decision-making, life cycle assessment, loans to non-museum spaces, traditional methods of pest management, and sustainable storage practices. The intern will contribute to field and research projects, including environmental monitoring of artworks on loan to community-based venues and literature reviews. The role also includes assisting with educational initiatives such as workshops, courses, and the development of new outreach materials . Proficiency in Spanish would be beneficial. More information on MCE can be found here.

GCI: Collections: Modern and Contemporary Arts Research Initiative (ModCon)
The Modern and Contemporary Art Research Initiative (ModCon) is a collaboration between the Science and Collections departments that aims to address the many and varied conservation needs of modern and contemporary art. Over the next year, the ModCon Collections Iintern will have the opportunity to contribute to several ongoing projects. These projects include exploring techniques for polishing modern metals, researching conservation strategies for light-based artworks, contributing to artist interviews, and investigating methods for preserving digital collections and artworks. More information on the ModCon Initiative can be found here.

A full list of the Department’s projects can be found here.

GCI: Science

Interns in the GCI's Science Department will join research teams working on some of our current scientific projects and major research initiatives. They will gain valuable experience in using a range of analytical instrumentation and performing tests to investigate the properties of materials used in cultural heritage; to evaluate conservation treatments; to assess preventive conservation strategies; or to conduct technical examinations on works of art.

GCI: Science, Built Heritage Research
The internship focuses on developing and optimizing methods to monitor and assess surface protection treatments for built heritage preservation. The Intern will work jointly with the Science Department (Built Heritage Research) and the Building and Sites Department (Wall Paintings Conservation). This cross-departmental collaboration will provide a comprehensive perspective on scientific research and conservation practice following an interdisciplinary approach. In the Science Department, the intern will gain hands-on experience with analytical techniques and experimental design, learning how scientific methods are applied to evaluate treatment performance. Collaboration with the Building and Sites Department will allow contextualizing these findings within real-world conservation challenges, understanding how scientific data informs decision-making. Activities will include bibliographic research; preparation and analysis of samples using techniques such as optical microscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and physical properties testing; optimization of field-based monitoring methods. The intern will also assist in developing training modules for wall paintings conservation workshops and events. More information about BHR can be found here.

GCI: Science, Modern and Contemporary Art Research Initiative (ModCon)
The Treatment Studies Research area is seeking an intern to help in investigating and evaluating conservation treatments for modern and contemporary heritage as well as sustainable solutions for the field. This research area includes the Preservation of Plastics Project, part of the Modern and Contemporary Art (ModCon) Initiative. This is a long-term project that aims at investigating methods to prevent or slow the degradation of these materials, establishing suitable approaches to their preservation, and defining conservation treatments. The intern will be involved in several aspects of this project and research area, including researching treatments studies for plastics, exploring storage solutions for these materials, investigating sustainable solutions for the conservation field, as well as assisting with dissemination activities including the organization of international workshops on the conservation of plastics. More information about the Preservation of Plastics and Treatment Studies Research can be found here.

GCI: Science, Technical Studies Research (TSR)
The Technical Studies Research (TSR) intern will use scientific research to address questions relating to the conservation and understanding of works of art drawn from across Getty’s collections. Typical projects focus on using material analysis to better understand artists’ working practice or an object’s condition. The intern will use primarily non-invasive analytical techniques (e.g., XRF, FORS, and Raman spectroscopies) and advanced imaging technologies, and, as needed, perform minimally invasive sampling (e.g., for optical microscopy and SEM-EDS). The intern will analyze and synthesize their data, draft reports, and communicate the results to a wide range of colleagues, including conservators and curators from the Conservation and Curatorial departments. Additionally, the intern may contribute to fundamental research stemming from ongoing technical studies that arise during the internship. This experience will provide practical training in the development of scientific projects, help expand specific technical skills, and provide insight into the collaborative processes found in museum research. More information about TSR can be found here.

A full list of the Department’s projects can be found here.

The Getty Foundation’s grantmaking programs seek to increase access to museum and archival collections, advance art historical scholarship, conserve works of cultural heritage, and train the next generation of arts professionals. Working with experts, we devise creative solutions to pressing needs that can be achieved through strategic funding.

The 2026-27 Getty Foundation graduate intern will primarily support research and implementation of two key initiatives that stoke the Southern California arts ecosystem: PST ART, which empowers arts institutions across the region to present groundbreaking exhibitions under a unifying theme, and the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program, which gives students work experience at Los Angeles arts nonprofits. The intern can expect to develop their understanding of grantmaking and nonprofit organizations, build a network of arts professionals, and benefit from a supervisory team strongly committed to professional growth. Qualified candidates will have a passion for the arts, knowledge of art history and/or museum practice, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Trust: Getty Digital, Collection Platforms & Data

The intern in Collection Platforms & Data (Getty Digital) will gain intensive experience preserving Getty's unique collections and assets in digital format, which include archives of artists, galleries, and art historians and audio/video artworks and documentation as well as websites, institutional born-digital records, and research data. The intern’s primary responsibilities will include troubleshooting and testing workflows for ingesting content of all types into a managed system, and developing creative ways to archive complex web experiences, with other projects assigned according to the intern’s particular skills and interests. Specific tasks may include developing preservation plans for file characterization, migration, and normalization, performing quality assurance on web archives and troubleshooting technical issues that arise, assessing technical metadata for digital assets, and participating in the drafting of policies and procedures related to digital preservation.

Trust: Getty Digital, Center Imaging Studio

The Getty Digital Center Imaging Studio department is responsible for the photography and technical imaging of the Getty Center Museum’s objects to provide images and computational data sets for publication, exhibition, documentation, scholarship, creative outputs, and conservation. We are seeking a graduate intern with a background in conservation imaging science, computer science, or archaeology who is interested and experienced in the implementation of 3D imaging in a museum environment, creating high- resolution, scientifically accurate 3D models (and data sets), and working alongside a talented imaging team at a leading cultural heritage organization. The intern will learn current photogrammetry and 3D imaging processes and work with a team to research and implement emerging technologies. Projects will include developing workflows on a custom photogrammetry rig and scripting automations for multiple 3D processes. This is a great opportunity to learn 3D imaging and its application to promote, document, and preserve a museum’s collections.

Trust: Getty Digital, Villa Imaging Studios (Getty Villa)

The graduate intern at the Villa Imaging Studios will be fully immersed in the fine art of cultural heritage studio photography. Through this internship, the intern will become adept at handling and maintaining photography equipment, mastering advanced photographic techniques, and contributing creatively to projects alongside seasoned photographers; capturing the essence of the antiquities collection at the Getty Museum. Additionally, the intern will participate in collaborative projects with various museum departments, gaining a comprehensive understanding of museum operations, and contributing to the visual impact of the Getty brand. This hands-on experience is designed to cultivate a well-rounded skill set, essential for a professional career in museum photography and cultural heritage preservation.

Trust: Getty Publications

As the publisher serving all areas of Getty, Getty Publications produces thirty to thirty-five print titles per year and an increasing number of web-based open-access publications. This comprehensive publications internship is centered around our Editorial and Digital Publishing Departments, offering a grounding in the traditional editorial functions involved in printed art book publishing as well as hands-on experience with the leading edge of digital publishing technology. Interns are integrated into the workflows of current book projects, receiving personal instruction and feedback through assisting the editor in chief, digital publications manager, managing editor, and each of the department’s five project editors. Additionally, the intern will work closely with staff in every other Getty Pubs department, gaining wide exposure to the conception/development, design and production, distribution, and sales and marketing phases of publishing, from project acquisition through launch to finished book. We collaborate with colleagues across the Getty Trust, including the J. Paul Getty Museum (Center and Villa), the Getty Conservation Institute, and the Getty Research Institute. Typical projects range from exhibition and collection catalogues to scholarly books on conservation and art history, as well as internally developed trade titles relating to Getty’s collections and mission. Intern duties include the coordination of assets and metadata; manuscript review, research, and fact checking; basic copyediting; proofreading page proofs; helping to manage and maintain relationships with authors and freelancers; project coordination; and assisting in clearing image rights. Interns will attend and contribute to a variety of meetings with colleagues in curatorial and other Getty departments. The position also promotes familiarity with trends in the museum and publishing technology fields, including user-centered design, the digital humanities, and open-source software development. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative, and have strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as a love of books and learning. Past interns have gone on to jobs at the Canadian Centre for Architecture, University of Chicago Press, the Whitney Museum of American Art, Princeton University Art Museum, and Yale University Press, among other publishers.

For another editorial opportunity, see the Getty Research Institute Publications internship position.