Curatorial Intern | San Antonio, TX

Posted By: Brittany Petrilli Classified Job Listing,

The McNay Art Museum, a museum of modern and contemporary art, is offering a twelve-month internship in curatorial work beginning fall of 2022.


The goal of the internship is to prepare individuals interested in embarking on a curatorial career by providing significant experience in several areas of specialization, including work with the collection, exhibitions, publications, and programs. Applicants should have a master’s degree in art history, art criticism, museum studies, curatorial practice, or a related field; excellent written and oral communication skills; computer proficiency; and research skills.

The salary for this twelve-month, full-time internship is $33,092. The internship program has a strong record of success, with previous interns currently holding positions at the Ashville Art Museum, Columbia Museum of Art, San Antonio Museum of Art; Cedar Rapids Museum of Art; and McNay Art Museum, among other institutions.

Please apply on our website at: www.mcnayart.org before April 29, 2022 submitting 1) a cover letter with a mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone information, 2) a resume and 3) two-page double-spaced typed essay on your curatorial focus and what you hope to learn from the internship.