2026 Summer David C. Driskell Center Internship
Collectionsthatcare, College Park, MD, United States
Summary
The David C. Driskell Center seeks one undergraduate or early-career graduate student intern for summer 2026. The internship will primarily focus on improving the digital accessibility of The Driskell Center’s Permanent Art Collection through the use of TMS Collections & eMuseum. Preference will be given to applicants from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Key Details
Duration: 8 weeks (June 8 – August 15, 2026)
Schedule: 12 hours per week
Deadline: May 11, 2026
Eligibility
Currently enrolled in an accredited Graduate or Undergraduate Program
Recent graduate from an accredited program (within 5 years)
Preferred Qualifications
Strong organizational skills
Writing/Communication skills
Research ability
Interest or experience in non-Western art/art history is a plus
Compensation
The intern will receive a $3,000 stipend, distributed in one installment at the end of the project period. UMD students will receive payment as an award to their student account.
About
The David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora at the University of Maryland, College Park, honors the legacy of David C. Driskell (1931-2020) —distinguished university professor emeritus of art, artist, art historian, collector, curator and philanthropist— by preserving the rich heritage of African American visual art and culture.
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The David C. Driskell Center seeks one undergraduate or early-career graduate student intern for summer 2026. The internship will primarily focus on improving the digital accessibility of The Driskell Center’s Permanent Art Collection through the use of TMS Collections & eMuseum. Preference will be given to applicants from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Key Details
Duration: 8 weeks (June 8 – August 15, 2026)
Schedule: 12 hours per week
Deadline: May 11, 2026
Eligibility
Currently enrolled in an accredited Graduate or Undergraduate Program
Recent graduate from an accredited program (within 5 years)
Preferred Qualifications
Strong organizational skills
Writing/Communication skills
Research ability
Interest or experience in non-Western art/art history is a plus
Compensation
The intern will receive a $3,000 stipend, distributed in one installment at the end of the project period. UMD students will receive payment as an award to their student account.
About
The David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora at the University of Maryland, College Park, honors the legacy of David C. Driskell (1931-2020) —distinguished university professor emeritus of art, artist, art historian, collector, curator and philanthropist— by preserving the rich heritage of African American visual art and culture.
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