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College students and young professionals have
gained practical work experience as Museum apprentices since MoMA
opened in 1929. In 1984, the Museum's Department of Education consolidated
these apprenticeships into a formal program aimed at college juniors,
seniors, graduate students, and beginning museum professionals.
The Internship Program gives interns in-depth exposure to the workings
of individual departments, practical and theoretical training in
museum practices, and acquaints them with the role of museums in
contemporary society.
Programs
Department heads, curators, educators, and administrators help
interns gain a broader understanding of the Museum's structure
and collections. A lecture program complements the day-to-day
museum experience. Curators give talks in conjunction with the
Museum's
exhibitions, and visits to specific departments are arranged
to familiarize interns with the spectrum of daily activities
behind
the scenes at MoMA.
The Department of Education encourages interns
to consider theoretical and practical questions about the art
community. During the summer,
in addition to the lectures held at the Museum, field trips
are organized to artists' studios, collectors' homes, galleries,
and alternative exhibition spaces. These visits provide interns
with
opportunities to examine and understand the diverse roles,
functions,
and practices of a wide range of arts institutions and professionals.
Contact Information
If you still need additional information about the Internship
Program after reading the Frequently
Asked Questions, please e-mail internships@moma.org. |
