Art and Wellness Enterprises · 3 months ago
2026 Arts in Medicine Intern: Spring
Bentonville, AR
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$14/hr - $14/hr
Start in 2026 WinterCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a public non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating American art and heritage. They are seeking a part-time Arts in Medicine Intern to support the integration of arts into health and wellbeing initiatives, providing hands-on experience in arts in health programming and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Executive Office
Responsibilities
Co design and adapt arts-based learning activities aligned with the ARCHES curriculum
Support gallery and studio sessions that use art, storytelling, and reflection to strengthen observation, communication, and empathy in medical learners
Prepare materials, manage set up and logistics, and co facilitate with museum staff and AWSOM faculty
Scan literature and case studies and grow a shared resource library on arts in medicine
Connect exhibitions and collections to program goals through artwork selection and prompts
Help plan and facilitate events, workshops, and community engagements including run of show and follow up
Contribute to evaluation by collecting participant feedback and assisting with data entry and basic analysis under staff direction while following privacy and confidentiality protocols
Document sessions through notes and photo logs consistent with institutional media guidelines
Qualification
Required
Graduate student in Arts in Medicine, Museum Studies, Public Health, Psychology, Education, Art History, or a related field. Advanced undergraduates with relevant experience are welcome to apply
Clear interest in the intersection of art, health, and education
Excellent writing, communication, organization, and research skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment and with diverse participants
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and survey tools such as Qualtrics or Microsoft Forms
Ability to travel between museum campus and AWSOM within Bentonville
Ability to stand and move through galleries and trails for up to two hours and to lift and carry up to twenty pounds of program materials
Successful background check per museum policy
Commitment to inclusion, access, and respectful communication
Preferred
Prior experience with community engagement, teaching, or health related initiatives is a plus
Benefits
Housing for internship positions is contingent upon the availability of funding and is not guaranteed.
Any housing and/or relocation assistance provided is considered taxable income and will be reflected on the intern’s Form W-2.
Company
Art and Wellness Enterprises
Art and Wellness Enterprises (AWE) is a professional services organization supporting non-profits founded by Alice Walton, including the Alice L.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Richard "Rick" Hosley
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary
Paige Francis
Chief Information Officer
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