The BMA’s American Painting and Sculpture Department is seeking a Spring Intern to conduct research and support administration processes for an upcoming exhibition on the sense of touch in modern and contemporary American Art.

The Intern will build research files and gather data covering a range of material including painting, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and works on paper.

The Intern will gain a better understanding of how art and museums intersect with accessibility and tactility to create engaging exhibitions that all visitors can learn from and enjoy.

Responsibilities

• Support administration for upcoming exhibition in American Art
• Build research files and gathering data
• Conduct research on objects in the BMA’s collection

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: 

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Graduate or Undergraduate Program
• Recent graduate from an accredited program (within 5 years) 
• PhD candidate 

Please note that if an Internship has a specific education requirement, that will be clearly indicated in the description.

• Strong organizational skills
• Experience working in a database
• Writing/Communication skills
• Research skills

Materials may be sent via the following options (please only choose one submission option):

• You may upload and submit your documents through the following form: https://form.jotform.com/222776153016049
• You may send your documents to the following e-mail address: internships@artbma.org (please indicate the position or positions you are applying for in the subject line). 

The application review process will begin after the application deadline has ended. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified in the weeks following that date. All applicants will be notified when a position has been filled.   

Any additional questions may be sent to internships@artbma.org. Please, no phone calls.