Blanton Museum of Art
Intern

What better way to learn about the museum field than to experience it up close and behind-the-scene? The Blanton Museum of Art awards a variety of internships at the undergraduate and graduate level in three major categories: Graduate Internships, Academic Internships, and Special Project Internships. Blanton interns gain experience and knowledge within the museum environment and work on meaningful projects under the guidance of museum professionals. The Blanton welcomes and encourages students from all backgrounds to apply and is dedicated to developing a culturally diverse internship program.

 

A variety of internship opportunities are available in the following departments:

  • American Art & Contemporary*
  • Collections Care*
  • Development
  • European Art*
  • Latin American Art*
  • Education
  • Public Relations & Marketing
  • Special Events
  • Visitor & Volunteer Services


* Indicates paid graduate internship, pending funding. Candidates must meet graduate employment eligibility requirements as determined by the Graduate School.

Compensation: All Summer 2011 internships and undergraduate internships are unpaid. Graduate internships for the 11/12 school year may be paid pending funding.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND:

• Resume with education, employment history, and 3 references.

• Letter of recommendation.

• Sample of academic writing- 10 pages maximum.

• Cover letter including internship preferences. If applying for more than one position, please include order of preference and indicate whether you wish to be considered for Summer 11 or the Long Session 11/12 (or both). 

•Submit by email in PDF format only, (please no doc files), to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

•OR you may submit by post to: Blanton Museum of Art Internship Program, 1 University Station D1303, Austin TX 78712.


More about the Internship categories: 

A) Graduate internship

For UT graduate students only, the Blanton awards part-time, paid internships. Blanton Graduate Internships run with the academic calendar and are available for the summer sessions as well as the year-long session. Graduate interns must meet employment requirements set by the Graduate School. Some graduate student interns, 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 a week. Compensation varies by appointment. Students from all academic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

B) Academic internship

For UT graduate and undergraduate students, the Blanton awards part-time, unpaid internships for academic credit. Academic Internships run with the academic calendar and are available for the summer sessions and the year-long session. Hours range from 10-20 hours a week. The students are responsible for obtaining departmental and faculty approval for course credit in their within their college.

C) Special Projects internship

For non-UT students, or UT students who will not receive course credit, the Blanton occasionally offers project-based, unpaid internships. Special Project Internships require a minimum commitment of 140 hours, and are available year round. Special project internships open up periodically based on departmental needs.

For more information about internship opportunities, application materials, and deadlines, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).