Spring 2027 Curatorial Intern

Responsibilities

• The intern may also be completing administrative tasks for exhibition-related projects.

Application Materials

To be considered, applicants must submit the following Resume A cover letter A writing sample (no more than 5 pages) Dates and Details Spring 2027 Program Dates: January 11, 2027 – April 16, 2027 (14-weeks) Requirements: 20 hours/week, during the workweek (M-F). Interns must work in-person three days of the week, with Tuesdays mandatory for interns.

Stipend

$5,040 Application Opens: October 5th, 2026 Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on November 6, 2026 Applicants will be notified about interviews by December 4, 2026 If you have not heard back before the set date, you have not been considered as a finalist for the Spring 2027 cohort. All interns must attend an in-person orientation day the morning of January 11, 2027, to commence their program.' Application Instructions Please upload your resume and a cover letter to your application. No phone calls or emails, please. Please note that while careful consideration will be given to each submission, only a select number of applicants will be contacted due to the volume of interest. The Studio Museum in Harlem is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, gender identification, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage folks of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. At the Studio Museum, we are committed to having an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged. We embrace our differences, and know that our diverse team is a strength that drives our success. Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

About Our Organization Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society.