Opportunities for Students
Publication and Presentation Opportunities
Boston College
is the Boston College Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Journal. Publishes student research on the Middle East and Islam.
Elements is the undergraduate research journal of Boston College, showcasing the varied research endeavors of fellow undergraduates to the greater academic community.
is an undergraduate-run publication focusing on international affairs and cultures.
is Boston College's Women's Literature and Arts Journal.
is Boston College鈥檚 undergraduate journal for history. Oracle's purpose is to serve as a resource for prospective and current History majors and minors. By showcasing exemplary scholarship by undergraduates, Oracle aims to guide, inspire, and celebrate works by History scholars. For prospective majors and minors, we hope Oraclewill demonstrate that history is an exciting arena for inquiry and discovery that the present is intrinsically bound with its past.
is Boston College's literary and art magazine.
is the McMullen Museum of Art's digital publication. Boston College students are invited to submit their artwork and scholarly papers for publication. In addition, The Terrace frequently solicits student work for online exhibitions related to exhibitions on view at the Museum.
Students may also want to consider working for .
Beyond Boston College
holds an annual Undergraduate Art History Symposium at the MFA. Several 集美麻豆art history students have participated in the symposium in the past. Calls for papers are generally sent out in the late fall and the deadline to apply is January. Students must submit a 250-word abstract of their proposed 15-minute paper to vccbostonsymposium@gmail.com.
:聽This annual conference is held in April and the application deadline is usually in February. The call for papers is sent out in January. Undergraduate students are invited to submit abstracts for a 10-minute talk on any art historical topic of their choice. Submissions may include a version or part of an undergraduate thesis, an exceptional course paper, or independent research. 聽
:聽This undergraduate journal for art historical research, is run by the Bowdoin Art Society, a student-run organization at Bowdoin College. It is one of only a few American and international academic art publications that feature the work of undergraduates. The Journal examines themes of traditional and contemporary art practice. For inquiries, please contact journalofart@bowdoin.edu.
:聽The aim of this journal is to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to demonstrate their interests and abilities in various disciplines by accepting works of research, creative writing, poetry, reviews, and art. New Plains Student Publishing uses 1890 to encourage, recognize, and reward intellectual and creative activity beyond the classroom by providing a forum that builds a cohesive academic community.
:聽A journal that strives to publish superior examples of undergraduate humanities research from a variety of disciplines as well as intellectual approaches.
Internships at Museums and Cultural Institutions
Boston and New England
(Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA). Paid. Student Ambassadors work five to ten hours a week at $12 an hour collaborating on student programs and exhibition openings, acting as museum greeters, selling catalogues, contributing to the McMullen鈥檚 social media platforms, implementing new digital initiatives, and assisting with research on temporary exhibitions and the Museum鈥檚 permanent collection. Student Ambassadors explore first-hand museum best practices while gaining experience in collections management, digital humanities, museum programming, and outreach. 聽
(Boston, MA): Paid. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston offers a limited number of college level (undergraduate and graduate) paid internship opportunities in fall, spring, and summer terms. MFA interns develop networks, gain hands-on training in specific Museum roles, and participate in professional development workshops to learn about a range of museum careers and practices.
(Brookline, MA): Unpaid. The park offers real-world learning experiences in the following areas: Programming for school groups, Youth afterschool and summer programming, Interpretation and visitor services, Marketing and communications, Volunteer program management, Preservation Maintenance: historic buildings and grounds.
(Boston, MA): The ICA occasionally posts internships and other early-career job opportunities on their website.聽
:聽The Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) is a fully paid summer internship that provides undergraduates with training and mentoring in the principles underlying the conduct of research and prepares them to pursue competitive applications to PhD or MD-PhD programs.
(Cambridge, MA): Occasionally offers internships for undergraduate students. Check the Arts Intern website for openings.
(Newport, RI): Paid and unpaid. Interns will work on various assignments related to department initiatives, ranging from administrative tasks and special projects, to research opportunities. Assignments are dependent on the Preservation Society鈥檚 needs and the intern鈥檚 individual strengths and interests. The Preservation Society hosts interns from a wide variety of academic backgrounds who have an interest in preservation, art, history, museums, and business operations. The type of internships vary from department to department.
(Salem, MA): Unpaid. PEM offers the chance to work side by side with professionals in diverse fields and make valuable contacts within the museum world. Be ready to bring ideas to the table, set goals and accomplish meaningful projects. You might shoot and produce a video for integrated media, write a marketing plan, coordinate a wedding or build part of an exhibition. Interns learn invaluable professional and time-management skills. Plus, a museum is an exciting and creative place to work! Volunteer internships are available with flexible hours in a range of departments.
(Providence, RI): Paid. The RISD Museum鈥檚 Andrew W. Mellon summer internship program introduces students to museum work and offers in-depth experience working in a specific department of the RISD Museum. Interns contribute to departmental projects with Museum staff as supervisors. As a cohort, interns discuss museum practice, build professional skills for working in the arts, and learn about how museums live up to their missions. This is designed as an introductory experience for students without prior experience or access to similar opportunities.
(Boston MA): Occasionally seeks an auction assistant. This internship is an excellent opportunity for students interested in working at auction houses. Please contact careers@skinnerinc.com for more information.
(Hartford, CT): Unpaid. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art offers a variety of internship opportunities to undergraduate, graduate, and recently graduated students during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The Internship Program is designed to introduce students interested in pursuing a career in the museum field to the inner workings of an encyclopedic art museum under the guidance of experienced museum professionals.
USA and International
(Chicago, IL). Unpaid. As an intern, you will complete various tasks related to department initiatives, while collaborating with industry experts. This includes, and is not limited to, assisting in daily departmental activities, taking part in special projects, and lending a hand with research. 聽
(New York City, NY). Paid and unpaid. Learn from, and work with, experts from all areas of the Brooklyn Museum. As an intern, you'll be paired with a supervisor and integrated into one of our departments, participating fully in day-to-day workplace activities and projects with the guidance of full-time staff members. In addition to gaining extensive work experience, interns have the opportunity to attend seminars that focus on the role of museums in society today, and how they might imagine the future. Internship opportunities include unpaid positions (with the option for school credit arranged through your college or university) as well as competitive paid positions for undergraduates and recent graduates.
(Cleveland, OH). The CMA will offer a limited number of short-term internships in Spring 2021. Unless otherwise indicated in the position description, all spring internships will be remote only.
(New York City, NY). Paid (stipend). The Peter A. Krueger Summer Internship Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain professional skills and learn about museum practices at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Cooper Hewitt is the only museum in the United States that is exclusively devoted to historic and contemporary design. Interns will acquire in-depth knowledge and develop an enriched understanding of how the museum fulfills its mission to educate, inspire, and empower people through design.
(Bentonville, AR). Paid. The Havner Curatorial Summer Internship at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a paid internship and opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a curatorial department and exposure to the workings of a major American art museum. Havner Interns will work one on one with a member of the curatorial team and assist with exhibition projects, develop interpretation, including writing labels for collections objects,