Thank you for your interest in working at the Blanton!
The museum is home to an array of professional roles that match a wide range of interests and talents. No matter your position at the Blanton, you’re contributing to the preservation of culture and history for the Austin community and beyond. Any open positions are listed below.
For more information, please contact Amanda O’Quinn, Senior HR Coordinator, at amanda.oquinn@blantonmuseum.org
Positions Available
To apply for a volunteer position, please visit our Volunteers page for more information.
Opportunities for UT Students
The Blanton offers numerous Work-Study positions each year to eligible UT students. Work-Study students are typically appointed for 10 hours per week from September to May as regulated by The University of Texas at Austin. Positions are advertised through Handshake.
For UT doctoral students in art history, the Blanton offers three part-time, paid Mellon Fellowships each academic year. Mellon Fellows assist Blanton curators in the research of works of art for exhibitions, installations, and publications. Mellon Fellows support some or all aspects of exhibition planning, from inception to installation, including object selection, research, writing, and display. They also work closely with Blanton educators and staff from across the museum. Mellon Fellows learn about object-based teaching and interpretive strategies and may lead undergraduate and graduate classes in the galleries and in the Blanton’s Julia Matthews Wilkinson Center for Prints and Drawings. All Mellon Fellowships carry a competitive stipend, benefits, and a travel allowance.
Generous funding for the curatorial fellowship program at the Blanton Museum of Art is provided by grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Applications for the 2025-2026 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowships are now closed.
The Blanton awards part-time, paid Graduate Fellowships to UT graduate students. Graduate Fellows work closely with Blanton staff to create, research, and contribute to museum projects and programs. They may also receive training in museum pedagogy and teach to K-12 or UT students in the Blanton galleries. Graduate Fellows are appointed for the academic year and must meet employment requirements set by the Graduate School. Some Graduate Fellows, 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 per week. Compensation varies by appointment. Students from all academic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Applications for the 2024-2025 Blanton Gallery Teaching Fellowship and the Williford University Engagement Fellowship are now closed.
In partnership with the Plan II Honors Program, the Blanton offers one academic-year internship for a Plan II undergraduate. The internship carries a stipend and is designed to provide experience in the nature and operations of a major art museum. The specific focus of the internship varies from year to year depending upon departmental needs and projects. The Plan II Internship is dependent upon funding and may not be offered every year. Internships are advertised through the Plan II website and students are hired in the spring for the following fall.
Applications for the 2024-2025 Graduate Fellowships are now closed. Please check in Spring 2025 for new opportunities.