Summary

The Exhibition Design department designs and oversees the installation of exhibitions in all Guggenheim museums and outside venues for traveling exhibitions. The department is a repository for architectural information, including museum drawings and models, and a library of maquettes of the collection. The department works with curators to determine the layout of exhibitions and designs aspects necessary for the installation of artwork. Interns in this department usually come from an architecture background and must be fluent in 3D-imaging software such as CAD or Vectorworks. Please note when applying, candidates should submit a design portfolio (website or PDF).

The Summer 2026 Internship program will offer 1 position in the Exhibition Design department.

Key Details

• Schedule: 8 weeks (30 hours per week)
• Dates: June 8 – July 31, 2026

Deadline: March 6, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)

Eligibility

Applicants must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies to apply. Priority is given to rising juniors or seniors in undergraduate programs and to graduate students.  The museum welcomes candidates of all backgrounds to apply.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants to the Exhibition Design position must provide a portfolio (website link or PDF).

Compensation

$20 per hour

About

Committed to innovation, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation collects, preserves, and interprets modern and contemporary art, and explores ideas across cultures through dynamic curatorial and educational initiatives and collaborations

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