The Henry Art Gallery offers internships throughout the year in the education department. Internships are open to studio art, art history and museum studies students or others interested in pursuing a museum career. Applicants need a completed or near-completed undergraduate degree or should be enrolled in a graduate program. Henry internships provide an introduction to the world of museums and professional museum practices, and provide museum training for those looking to enter the museum profession. The internship is unpaid (but it is possible to earn credit), and involves 15-20 hours of work per week during the academic year, and up to 20 hours or more during the summer quarter.

Internships focus on:

1. Exhibition research, preparation, hanging, storage, cataloguing, and condition reporting
2. Research and writing of wall text and labels, and gallery guides for both adults and children
3. Assistance with development and execution of lecture programs
4. Preparation for and conducting of exhibition tours for either children or adults
5. Preparation of teacher curriculum guide materials or exhibition catalogues
6. Assistance with the Artlink museum-school partnership program

Interns work with either the exhibition curator, curator of collections, or curator of education. Internships vary greatly depending on the exhibitions on view and coming up, therefore it is important for prospective interns to look at the schedule and determine a good time for their internship. A call for intern applications is sent two to three times a year, usually in the middle of spring quarter for the summer appointment, and mid-summer for academic year appointments. If you are interested in a specific time of year, contact the Henry at least three months prior to your desired start date.

No education internships are currently being offered. Please check this page periodically for updated information.