What better way to learn about the museum field than to experience it up close and behind-the-scene? The Blanton Museum of Art awards a variety of internships at the undergraduate and graduate level in three major categories: Graduate Internships, Academic Internships, and Special Project Internships. Blanton interns gain experience and knowledge within the museum environment and work on meaningful projects under the guidance of museum professionals. The Blanton welcomes and encourages students from all backgrounds to apply and is dedicated to developing a culturally diverse internship program.
Please note, the internship recruiting period for academic year 2009-2010 has passed (with the exception of special project internships). We are currently recruiting for summer 2010 and academic year 2010-2011. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2010.
A variety of internship opportunities are available in the following departments:
- American Art*
- Contemporary Art*
- Development
- European Art*
- Latin American Art
- Museum Education
- Public Relations & Marketing
- Special Events
- Visitor & Volunteer Services
*Indicates graduate standing required
To apply, please send:
-Cover letter including contact information and internship preferences. If applying for more than one position, please include order of preference and indicate whether you wish to be considered for summer 2010 or the long session (10/11) or both.
-Resume with education, employment history and 3 references
-Letter of recommendation
-Sample of academic writing (10 pages maximum)
-One page statement of interest regarding your academic and career goals.
-Mail by POST only to: Blanton Museum of Art, Attn: Suzanne Moore, 1 University Station D1303, Austin, TX 78712
A) Graduate internship
For UT graduate students only, the Blanton awards part-time, paid internships. Blanton Graduate Internships run with the academic calendar and are available for the Summer 2009 session as well as the 09/10 Long session. Graduate interns must meet employment requirements set by the Graduate School. Some graduate student interns, as UT employees, may be eligible to participate in insurance programs and may qualify for other benefits in accordance with existing university policies. Hours range from 10-20 hours a week. Compensation varies by appointment. Students from all academic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
B) Academic internship
For UT graduate and undergraduate students, the Blanton awards part-time, unpaid internships for academic credit. Academic Internships run with the academic calendar and are available for the Summer 2009 session and the 09/10 Long session. Hours range from 10-20 hours a week. The students are responsible for obtaining departmental and faculty approval for course credit in their within their college.
C) Special Projects internship
For non-UT students, or UT students who will not receive course credit, the Blanton occasionally offers project-based, unpaid internships. Special Project Internships require a minimum commitment of 140 hours, and are available year round. Special project internships open up periodically based on departmental needs. Applicants are also invited to initiate their own internships by submitting a proposal for an original project for departmental consideration.
For more information about internship opportunities, application materials, and deadlines, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
