Summary

The McDermott Intern for Contemporary Art will research Contemporary Art subjects, assisting with exhibition preparation, acquisition proposals, and collection management, with an eye towards the collection’s strengths in postwar art of East Asia, the Americas, and the African diaspora, the work of emerging artists and time-based media. The intern will draft didactic texts for use in gallery and online, and compile documentation on works in the Museum’s permanent collection. The intern will support curatorial projects by attending interdepartmental meetings and working collaboratively with staff across the Museum as needed.

Key Details

• Schedule: Generally, Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch (with occasional weekends and evening hours for special events on & off-site); ability to work remotely 2 days per week following 90-day introductory period
• Weekly Hours: 35 hours per week.
• Internship Period: September 1, 2026 – May 28, 2027

Deadline: March 16, 2026

Eligibility

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Completion of at least an undergraduate degree in art history or a related field prior to the start of the internship
• Demonstrated research and writing skills
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments
• Ability to work successfully within deadlines

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge about or interest in one or more of the following areas is desirable: postwar and contemporary art of East Asia, the Americas, and the African diaspora, the work of emerging artists and time-based media.
• Fluency in Japanese, Portuguese, or Spanish desired.

Compensation

$15 per hour

About

Located in the nation’s largest arts district, the Dallas Museum of Art is a catalyst for community creativity, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with a diverse spectrum of programming, from exhibitions and lectures to concerts, literary events, and dramatic performances.

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