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. For more information about Internships for Summer 2009 and the 2009–10 long session, click here. (pdf – download adobe reader)

A variety of internship opportunities are available in the following departments:

A) Blanton Graduate Internship (pdf – download adobe reader)

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 (pdf – download adobe reader)

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 Project Internships (pdf – download adobe reader)

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 internships@blantonmuseum.org.