What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Management Intern position at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.?
Description
Intern Position Title : Art Management Intern
Division : Art Management
Department : Art Management
Intern Supervisor : Associate Registrar, Exhibitions
Intern Classification : High School, Undergraduate or Graduate
Date Reviewed : 02 / 19 / 2025
About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary :
Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission.
The Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time, and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a ‘living room’ where the community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. The Momentary enriches lives through music, art, and food experiences that inspire creativity, build community, and create joy. You belong here, make the most of this moment.
Position Summary :
The Crystal Bridges Art Management Internship is an outstanding opportunity for a student to learn about and contribute to museum registration activities, including collections care and exhibition logistics. The Art Management Intern will gain experience using the museum’s collections management system (The Museum System) and have opportunities to observe the physical movement of artworks for storage, loan, photography, conservation, and display. The intern will assist with processing artwork information in our digital and paper records, including historical artwork data, image reproduction rights, and conservation documentation. By the end of the internship, the Art Management Intern will have developed a strong understanding of the operations of the registrar’s office while providing important support to our team.
Areas of Support :
- Data entry in collections management database, TMS
- Filing of relevant documentation in paper object files
- Assist with routine condition checks of artworks on display in the museum’s galleries
- Various departmental projects as needed
Minimum Qualifications :
Timeline :
Schedule :
To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s hours, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years. Students will be required to submit a current schedule or official transcript.
Compensation :
To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s compensation, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years. Students will be required to submit a current schedule or official transcript.
Required Documents :
Housing
Housing for internship positions is contingent upon the availability of funding and is not guaranteed. Internships that include housing explicitly state this within the position description. Any housing and / or relocation assistance provided is considered taxable income and will be reflected on the intern’s Form W-2. If housing is provided, priority will be given to students whose primary residence is more than 150 miles or three hours from either Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art or the Momentary.
Physical Demands and Work Environment :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If the intern’s personal equipment is used, the museum accepts no liability for any damage caused to said equipment while being used for museum purposes, nor loss or corruption of electronic files on devices.
Salary : $14
