Traveling Exhibitions Internship
About the position The Art Bridges Internship Program seeks eight interns for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates are encouraged to apply for multiple roles with different departments based on their areas of interest. Traveling Exhibitions Department Overview- Engages with museums of many sizes to develop and travel exhibitions drawn from a single institution’s collection, supporting the creation, preparation, and presentation of traveling exhibitions with lending and borrowing partners across the country. Intern projects may include: Supporting the organization and management of exhibition checklists and loan requests within the collections database. Assisting with loan requests and tracking. Developing systems to streamline documentation and track exhibition proposals. Assisting with data entry, organization, and process improvement for exhibition and loan management. Responsibilities • Supporting the organization and management of exhibition checklists and loan requests within the collections database. • Assisting with loan requests and tracking. • Developing systems to streamline documentation and track exhibition proposals. • Assisting with data entry, organization, and process improvement for exhibition and loan management. Requirements • Currently enrolled in a degree program (at the undergraduate or graduate level) at a college or university in the Northwest Arkansas region, or a recent graduate (<1 year) residing in the Northwest Arkansas region with an interest in entering the workforce as an emerging arts professional • Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and ability to work effectively in a team and independently • Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail • Effective time-management skills • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with CRM systems as well as research and web-based search tools strongly preferred Benefits • Paid and eligible for course credit • Site visits to regional cultural institutions Past trips include Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Momentary, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, and Alice Walton School of Medicine. • Participation in the Art Bridges Creative Career Chats (in person or virtual) Past guests include Robert Peterson (contemporary artist); Jason Herrick (Chief Philanthropy Officer, The Metropolitan Museum of Art); Nisa Mackie (Director of Learning & Audience Engagement, MoMA); Christopher Marley (contemporary artist); and many more. • Professional development workshops and trainings Past topics include resume building, cover letter writing, curriculum vitae development, and job interview preparation. • Networking opportunities with staff across Art Bridges and within other regional cultural institutions and organizations • Introductory meeting with Art Bridges CEO • Additional recreational and social activities, such as intern coffee chats, all-staff events, etc. Apply tot his job