Collections Management Internship
Museum Description
Founded in 1934 and incorporated in 1939, the Allentown Art Museum (AAM) is the premier public visual arts facility in northeastern PA. The Museum strives to be an inclusive regional resource that uses arts and culture as a catalyst to drive interaction, education, experimentation, and social change by offering exhibitions and programs that inspire, teach, transform, and engage our Valley – one person, one idea at a time. Our vision is to stimulate the active exploration of the arts and provide access, education, and engagement. Our goals include developing innovative programs to ensure that we can listen, respond to, and serve our community effectively. The Museum maintains a collection of 20,000 works of art in a 54,000+ sq. ft. facility, enjoying 60,000 – 70,000 visitors annually.
Internship Description
Allentown Art Museum is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented intern for the Collections Management Internship for the Spring of 2025. This individual will help the Museum develop a record of the condition of works in the galleries, in support of the institution’s stewardship of and public access to its collection. This intern will also assist with the evaluation and assessment of works in storage for display in the reinstalled American galleries.
Interns will gain practical experience and skills in condition reporting at an art museum. They will also work with the Museum’s collection database throughout the project, while gaining a greater understanding of collections management and the day-to-day- work of a registrar.
Qualifications
The Curatorial and Collections department is seeking an individual who is energetic, detail-oriented, observant, and passionate about the arts. The successful candidate must demonstrate computer skills, be skilled in measuring and other handwork, and have the ability to work independently and with a group. Additionally, background or coursework in art history, studio art, or a related field is preferred.
Compensation
The Allentown Art Museum is proud to offer a $2000 stipend to Interns accepted into the program upon the completion of 120 hours of work. Stipends are provided in three intervals during the semester. Other benefits include a complimentary Student Membership which gives access to discounts at several local shops and eateries, as well as a discount at the Museum Store.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a cover letter outlining how the candidate’s qualifications and experiences align with the position description and a resume. State and Federal Clearances and a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin work with the Allentown Art Museum. Submit application materials through Handshake or send them to dbriggs@allentownartmuseum.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Allentown Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.
