Summary

The Photography department is responsible for photography of all art objects in the Guggenheim’s collections. The museum’s photographers also create architectural views of the Frank Lloyd Wright building, photograph installation views of all exhibitions shown at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and take on a variety of special projects, often related to the Guggenheim’s exhibition program. All current photography is created digitally, and the department also manages a substantial archive of historic Guggenheim images on film. Interns in this department will need to be fluent in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom image-handling software. Candidates with experience in photography archiving and digital asset management are also encouraged to apply.

The Summer 2026 Internship program will offer 1 position in the Photography 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 Photography 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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