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Fall/Spring/Summer Curatorial Internships Curatorial Interns at the New Britain Museum of American Art have the opportunity to work closely with the Director/Curator and his assistant to gain professional experience and great insight into running a Museum. Interns will help research and organize upcoming and potential exhibitions as well as research, write and format wall labels. They will record and place new book arrivals into the museum’s library and archives. They will also aid with basic administrative tasks including filing, telephone correspondence and mailing/processing acknowledgments. Curatorial Interns will also write for, update, and contribute to the Museum’s social media sites (ie, YouTube, Twitter, Blog, etc.). This internship requires a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, the Internet and E-mail. Interns will preferably have a strong working knowledge of Art History including American Art. The intern must have the ability to work well with other volunteers and Museum staff and be organized, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, resourceful and flexible. Other important attributes include a pleasant phone manner, good writing skills and typing accuracy. An appreciation or interest in art and museums is essential. Suggested majors include: Art History, Studio Arts, Museum Studies, History or English. Send or e-mail cover letter, resume, and 3-5 page Art Historical writing sample to: |
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