Internships

Summer Internships

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, situated in the scenic and historic Mohawk Valley, 50 miles east of Syracuse in downtown Utica, offers unique opportunities in the Museum of Art for college and graduate students interested in learning museum operations and about museum-related careers. Interns work under close supervision with upper level supervisors of departments in curatorial, museum education, collections management, or exhibition installation on museum assignments that fit the background and interests of interns and the needs of the museum. Students interning at the museum during the summer for 15 hours or more per week for a minimum of three weeks, may qualify to live rent free in the PrattMWP dormitories, which are located within convenient walking distance to the Museum. To apply, send cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement (500 words, typed, double-spaced) on how this internship will further your educational and career goals, to April Oswald, Museum Education Department, 310 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502 or email aoswald@mwpai.org. Send an email to this address to obtain more information, or phone (315) 797-0000 ext. 2144.

Please apply by March 1.

General Internships

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute offers unique opportunities in the Museum of Art for students interested in learning museum operations and about museum-related careers. Interns work under close supervision with upper level supervisors of departments in the areas of curatorial, museum education, collections management, or exhibition installation. To apply, send a resume, two letters of recommendation and a cover letter noting your particular area of interest in museum work. The areas might be one or more of the following: curatorial (modern and contemporary art, decorative arts, historical collection), collections management (overseeing and maintaining museum collection and records), exhibition installation (overseeing exhibition activity, including scheduling and installation), museum education (tours, school programs, public programs, workshops). Applicants uncertain about listing a specific area are welcome to indicate a general interest. Please also indicate the dates you are available, and the number of hours each week you are interested in working. Send application materials by mail to April Oswald, Museum Education Department, 310 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502 or by email to aoswald@mwpai.org. For additional information, email this address or phone (315) 797-0000 ext. 2144.