Whitney Museum
[Spring 2026] Curatorial - Time-Based Media Internship
Whitney Museum, New York, New York, us, 10261
Whitney's Academic Year Internship Program
The Whitney's Academic Year Internship program offers a semester-long paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program. The internship is hybrid, with some onsite work. For Spring 2026, interns commit between 1621 hours per week over 1012 weeks for a total of 200 hours. Interns are assigned to a specific department at the Museum for the duration of the internship. Time-based Media Curatorial Intern
The Whitney seeks a Time-based Media Curatorial intern for the Spring 2026 semester. Expected Projects & Assignments
Exhibition planning and research for upcoming proposals Collection stewardship Research on the Whitney's permanent collection of film, video, and time-based media works, identifying priorities for acquisition Organizing archival materials related to the Whitney's history Assisting with administrative tasks Skills & Qualifications
Demonstrated interest in art history, with preference to candidates interested in film, video, and time-based media Previous research experience required, archival experience a bonus Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Undergraduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year's worth of academic coursework; undergraduate freshmen are not eligible While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, students in all majors are encouraged to apply Previous museum experience is not required Provided Training
The Museum System Raiser's Edge Outcomes
Understand how Curatorial oversees the growth, care, and display of the Museum's permanent collection of over 26,000 works of art, with special attention to the Whitney's history of stewarding time-based media Assist in organizing and generating upcoming exhibition proposals Identify priorities for future acquisitions and strategies for increasing the visibility of time-based media works in the Whitney's collection for the general public Interns will be paid a stipend of $3000. Generous support for Ostrover Family Academic Year Interns is provided by Julie and Doug Ostrover. About the Whitney: The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The core of the Whitney's mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today. EEO Statement: The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
The Whitney's Academic Year Internship program offers a semester-long paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program. The internship is hybrid, with some onsite work. For Spring 2026, interns commit between 1621 hours per week over 1012 weeks for a total of 200 hours. Interns are assigned to a specific department at the Museum for the duration of the internship. Time-based Media Curatorial Intern
The Whitney seeks a Time-based Media Curatorial intern for the Spring 2026 semester. Expected Projects & Assignments
Exhibition planning and research for upcoming proposals Collection stewardship Research on the Whitney's permanent collection of film, video, and time-based media works, identifying priorities for acquisition Organizing archival materials related to the Whitney's history Assisting with administrative tasks Skills & Qualifications
Demonstrated interest in art history, with preference to candidates interested in film, video, and time-based media Previous research experience required, archival experience a bonus Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Undergraduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year's worth of academic coursework; undergraduate freshmen are not eligible While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, students in all majors are encouraged to apply Previous museum experience is not required Provided Training
The Museum System Raiser's Edge Outcomes
Understand how Curatorial oversees the growth, care, and display of the Museum's permanent collection of over 26,000 works of art, with special attention to the Whitney's history of stewarding time-based media Assist in organizing and generating upcoming exhibition proposals Identify priorities for future acquisitions and strategies for increasing the visibility of time-based media works in the Whitney's collection for the general public Interns will be paid a stipend of $3000. Generous support for Ostrover Family Academic Year Interns is provided by Julie and Doug Ostrover. About the Whitney: The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The core of the Whitney's mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today. EEO Statement: The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.