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Norton Museum 2020 Summer Internship Program (Paid)

Tuesday, Feb 04, 2020

Norton Museum 2020 Summer Internship Program (Paid)
The Norton Museum of Art Summer Internship Program provides four undergraduate students the opportunity to gain practical art museum experience, engage in intellectual discourse, and develop professional skills. Throughout the seven-week program summer interns will:

  • Work in departments throughout the Museum based on departmental needs and intern interests.
  • Lead summer camp tours through Museum special exhibitions and the Museum Collection.
  • Participate in meetings with art world professionals and visit regional arts institutions.
  • Engage in weekly readings, writing assignments, and discussions of current art historical and museum studies issues.

Terms and Eligibility

The program is open to undergraduates at any accredited U.S. college or university, and to those who have earned a B.A. degree within the past year, but are not currently enrolled in graduate school. All applicants must have successfully completed at least two college-level courses in art history. Interns will be paid and receive housing in West Palm Beach, FL.

Internship Dates: June 15, 2020 – July 31, 2020

Application Deadline: March 20, 2020

Applications must include all materials listed below. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials will not be returned.

  • Norton Museum of Art Intern Application – Download Here
  • A typewritten personal statement of no more than 500 words
  • Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references
  • Letters must be sealed and signed across the flap by the recommender. Letters can be sent with your application or separately for receipt by March 20, 2019.
  • Resume
  • Official college transcript

All internship applications should be mailed to:

Norton Museum of Art

Kate Faulkner, Associate Curator of Education for Public Programs

1450 S Dixie Avenue

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

For more information, contact the Kate Faulkner, Associate Curator of Education for Public Programs at faulknerk@norton.org

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