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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art · 1 day ago

2026 Art Prep Intern: Summer (Housing Not Included)

Bentonville, AR

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$13/hr - $14/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a public non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the American spirit through art. The Art Prep Intern will assist the preparation team in the care and storage of the museum’s collection while learning about various techniques and materials used in collections care.

AssociationLifestyleMuseums and Historical Sites

Responsibilities

Assisting with the improvement of housing works on paper, including photographs, prints, drawings, and books

Assisting with routine yearly maintenance of outdoor bronze sculptures. This includes thoroughly cleaning and waxing the sculptures to protect them from the elements

Assisting with the annual collection inventory, which will include exposure to and learning about the variety of different works in the collection

Qualification

Studio artArt historyMuseum studiesData entryProofreadingDatabasesAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

College student, with completed coursework in studio art, art history, history, museum studies, or library science. Other majors will be considered

Familiarity with complex database systems a plus

Experience with data entry and proofreading

Sign a confidentiality agreement

To qualify for bachelor's or master's hours, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years

Students will be required to submit a current schedule or official transcript

Cover Letter

Resume

Preferred

We are looking for an Undergraduate Intern seeking an art-related degree, preferably with a background in studio art and a sensibility for methods and materials