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Summary
The ArtSpeak Internship is open to high school students in the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades. This paid internship is year-round and is renewable. Interns will learn about Asian art and cultural traditions, collaborate with local artists and arts organizations, conduct informational interviews with museum staff to explore careers in the arts, and develop leadership skills by devising art activities that they teach to museum visitors during our Sundays at The Asian Art Museum Program.
Key Details
Internship Dates & Times
- Summer Session: June 15th, 2026 – August 16th, 2026
- Academic Year Session: September 7th, 2026 – May 31st 2027
- ArtSpeak meets Thursdays 4–6PM and Sundays either 9AM–1PM or 1–5PM
- College access programming meets Tuesdays 5–6:30PM
Deadline: March 1, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)
Eligibility
- Must be a high school student in the 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade.
- Prior museum experience is not required.
- Students who are the first generation in their family to attend college, low-income, and bilingual in an Asian language are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Applicants with a commitment to accessibility, social justice, and museum equity are preferred.
- Ideal candidates are enthusiastic to learn and eager to build connections with a diverse, lively community.
Compensation
ArtSpeak interns are paid stipends for their work. These stipends are paid by semester and for the summer, depending on the intern’s participation. Interns are required to miss no more than three scheduled meeting times during the duration of the internship to receive their stipend.
About
The Asian Art Museum is the world’s leading museum dedicated to connecting global audiences with Asian and Asian American art and culture. Experience the rich diversity of the 48 countries of the Asian continent and the worldwide Asian diaspora through our collection of more than 20,000 artworks.