<h2>Woodruff Arts Center employees play an integral role in creating and supporting great art and education initiatives at the nation’s third largest arts center. Comprised of three Art Partners—Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art—there’s a role for everyone at The Woodruff.</h2>Reports to:Senior Curator, American, Folk &amp; Self Taught ArtFLSA:United States of America (Non-Exempt)Employment Status:Temporary/Part timeGain experience in a premier art museum, featuring a significant permanent collection and world-class special exhibitions. The High Museum of Art’s (HMA) internship program is offered for eight weeks each summer to rising college juniors and seniors as well as to graduate students. This is a paid internship. Interns also receive many benefits, which include free admission to Museum functions, discounts at our café and gift shops, and the ability to observe and receive instruction that enhances their knowledge of the area in which they are assigned. Candidates accepted into the program are responsible for securing their own housing and transportation (including parking, which they will receive at a discounted employee rate) for the duration of the program.The High offers you the opportunity to gain experience in fields where experience is critical. We strive to give our interns projects that are meaningful and educational. In addition to contributing to important tasks in the departments to which interns are assigned, once a week, interns will participate in a series of professional development workshops in various departments and learn daily operational functions.Please review the list of required attachments below to include in your applicationFOLK AND SELF-TAUGHT ART INTERN INTERNSHIP OVERVIEWThe intern will learn about curatorial work in a collections-based art department at the High Museum of Art (HMA). The intern will gain experience working with curators to expand discussions on the connections between American art, folk art, and self-taught art in the United States. &nbsp;This work will be creative and forward-thinking, as the HMA stands as a model for reexamining an American canon of art and history.<ul><li>Supervisor: Katherine Jentleson</li><li>Department: Curatorial</li></ul>WHAT YOU WILL DO<ul><li>Attribute research on a group of quilts and our Barbershop stand—objects that are currently unattributed but whose makers we believe possible to identify. The intern will research objects that will be featured in our 2026 reinstallation.</li><li>Conduct additional attribution details of works on paper associated with the Associated American Artists, as well as research and attribution details of works on paper by Lucille Douglass.</li><li>Other projects may involve supporting research on objects and artists to be included in the American art galleries reinstallation of 2026.</li></ul>WHAT WILL WE EXPECT OF YOU<ul><li>Excellence in verbal and written communication in English.</li><li>Able to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li><li>Enthusiastic researcher, particularly in art, art history, and the humanities.</li><li>&nbsp;Background in art historical research (Recommended)</li><li>Experience in visiting and ideally working in other museums (Recommended) &nbsp;</li></ul>WORK SCHEDULE<ul><li>Monday, June 9, 2025 - Friday, August 1, 2025</li><li>Hours/days may vary according to internship position, as specified by Supervisor. &nbsp;</li></ul>ATTACHMENTS REQUIREDPlease submit as attachments, the following materials as part of your application package:<ul><li>Attachment 1 - Resume Resume should list relevant coursework, work experience, and other experience that relates to the internship project for which you are applying. &nbsp;Resume should also include the following:<ul><li>College or University</li><li>Major/Concentration</li><li>Classification (Sophomore, Junior or Senior)</li><li>Year of graduation</li><li>Please indicate if you will seek academic credit for this internship&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>If seeking academic credit, interns are responsible for obtaining and meeting their specific program requirements. The High Museum of Art will provide necessary documentation for credit upon request.</li></ul></li><li>&nbsp;Please provide contact information, if applicable, for your academic advisor.<ul><li>Name _________________________________</li><li>Phone _________________________________</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Attachment 2 - Personal Statement On a separate sheet of paper, please write a short proposal stating why an internship at the High Museum of Art, and the specific internship project for which you are applying, relates to your academic and career goals. Please keep statements to one page or less.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Attachment 3 - Letter of Recommendation Provide one letter of recommendation from a current or former professor or employer. &nbsp;<ul><li>Please note that if you would like to be considered for more than 1 internship position, you must submit a separate application and documentation (in full) for each position.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul>

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The Woodruff arts center

Woodruff Arts Center, a leading arts institution, seeks a temporary Folk and Self Taught Art Intern with strong communication skills and a background in art history. The intern will engage in curatorial work, researching and attributing art pieces. Benefits include free museum admission and discounts. Housing and transportation are the intern's responsibility.

Folk and Self Taught Art Intern

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