Valerie J. Maynard Legacy Internship Public Programs Baltimore Museum of Art
Collectionsthatcare, Lexington, KY, United States
Summary
During the Summer, Fall & Spring cycles, the Legacy Intern will work in our Public Programming Department to continue finding new and creative ways to engage visitors outside the museum walls. The BMA hosts free public programming at the Museum’s stall in Lexington Market where we frequently collaborate with other offsite partners. The Intern would be a crucial part of planning and executing Lexington Market and other offsite programs, including a brand new artist-host program at the Market, the MICA AIR program, and much more.
Valerie J. Maynard Legacy Internship The Valerie J. Maynard Legacy Internship is a partnership program between the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Valerie J. Maynard Foundation, to honor the legacy and vision of the artist who was a pioneering member of the Black Arts Movement, and a beloved icon of the Baltimore arts community (and beyond). This unique exchange provides interns with the opportunity to learn and gain experience in the museum field and in a private collection setting. We are seeking to hire one new Legacy Intern to work at the BMA and Foundation for the upcoming cohort which will run from Summer 2026- Spring 2027.
Key Details
Duration: Summer 2026 – Spring 2027 (three cycles)
Summer: June 29 – August 21, 2026
Fall: October 5 – December 18, 2026 (excludes week of Thanksgiving)
Spring: March 1 – May 7, 2027
Schedule: 105 hours at BMA and 105 hours at Foundation per cycle
Deadline: May 3, 2026 Eligibility
Recent graduate from an accredited undergraduate or graduate program (within 5 years)
5 years of recent and relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree
Preferred Qualifications The VJM Legacy Intern should have an interest in:
Social Justice
Uplifting BIPOC artists
Community engagement
Archiving practices (everything from personal correspondence to artwork)
The VJM Legacy Intern should possess:
Strong communication skills
Ability to work with a team as well as independently at times
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (to maintain accurate records)
Compensation $3,675 stipend per session
About The Baltimore Museum of Art connects art to Baltimore and Baltimore to the world, embodying a commitment to artistic excellence and social equity in every decision from art presentation, interpretation, and collecting, to the composition of our Board of Trustees, staff, and volunteers—creating a museum welcoming to all.
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Valerie J. Maynard Legacy Internship The Valerie J. Maynard Legacy Internship is a partnership program between the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Valerie J. Maynard Foundation, to honor the legacy and vision of the artist who was a pioneering member of the Black Arts Movement, and a beloved icon of the Baltimore arts community (and beyond). This unique exchange provides interns with the opportunity to learn and gain experience in the museum field and in a private collection setting. We are seeking to hire one new Legacy Intern to work at the BMA and Foundation for the upcoming cohort which will run from Summer 2026- Spring 2027.
Key Details
Duration: Summer 2026 – Spring 2027 (three cycles)
Summer: June 29 – August 21, 2026
Fall: October 5 – December 18, 2026 (excludes week of Thanksgiving)
Spring: March 1 – May 7, 2027
Schedule: 105 hours at BMA and 105 hours at Foundation per cycle
Deadline: May 3, 2026 Eligibility
Recent graduate from an accredited undergraduate or graduate program (within 5 years)
5 years of recent and relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree
Preferred Qualifications The VJM Legacy Intern should have an interest in:
Social Justice
Uplifting BIPOC artists
Community engagement
Archiving practices (everything from personal correspondence to artwork)
The VJM Legacy Intern should possess:
Strong communication skills
Ability to work with a team as well as independently at times
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (to maintain accurate records)
Compensation $3,675 stipend per session
About The Baltimore Museum of Art connects art to Baltimore and Baltimore to the world, embodying a commitment to artistic excellence and social equity in every decision from art presentation, interpretation, and collecting, to the composition of our Board of Trustees, staff, and volunteers—creating a museum welcoming to all.
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