Whitney Museum of American Art · 1 month ago
[Summer 2026] Exhibition Design Internship
New York, NY
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerThe Whitney Museum of American Art is offering a summer internship program primarily for undergraduate students. The Exhibition Design intern will participate in design meetings, assist in creating art layouts and mockups, and observe the construction and installation processes.
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Responsibilities
Interns will participate in departmental design charrettes and meetings with exhibition curators to review design concepts and art layouts as well as planning meetings involving colleagues across the institution (via Zoom and in-person)
Interns will also assist in making art layouts, scaled maquettes of the artwork, study models, full scale mockups and presentation materials
When possible, interns will observe and assist on the floor during construction and installation
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in architecture or related design program
2D drafting skills, preferably Vectorworks
3D modeling skills, preferably Rhino and V-Ray
Fluency in Adobe Suite
Facility with building both study and finish models
Ability to think abstractly and creatively
Concern for details
Good communication skills
Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment on simultaneous projects
When applying, candidates must provide a link to their design portfolio
Undergraduates and graduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible
Previous museum experience is not required
Preferred
While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, students in all majors are encouraged to apply
Company
Whitney Museum of American Art
Whitney Museum of American Art presents the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art.
Founded in 1930
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew Cone
Chief Strategy Officer
Angela Montefinise
Chief Communications & Content Officer
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