Curatorial: Prints, Drawings, and Photographs Intern

Please be sure to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/222776153016049. Applications close August 23rd, 2026.

Curatorial: Prints, Drawings, and Photographs Intern

The BMA’s Prints, Drawings, and Photographs Department is seeking a Fall Intern to assist with research for an upcoming exhibition including library investigation and document scans to format a bibliography. This exhibition prep will support a Fall 2027 exhibition about the print maker Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677) and the global early Modern.

The intern will also help with admin tasks such as finding and organizing image files, updating cataloging, and updating object records. The intern will receive hands-on experience working in an active PDP department and a working print room. The position may also work on other department projects, as assigned.

Responsibilities 

• Assisting with upcoming exhibition-related research 
• Organize image files and object records
• Image cataloging
• Hands-on experience with PDP artwork

Preferred Qualifications    

• Strong organizational skills
• Writing/Communication skills
• Experience working in a database

Proposed Schedule 

• This position will work onsite
• This position will meet 2-3 days during the week

Apply 

Please see below for more program details and how to apply. All application materials must be submitted by Sunday, August 23rd, 2026.

Eligibility   

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:  

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Graduate or Undergraduate Program   
• Recent graduate from an accredited program (within 5 years)   
• PhD candidate

Please note that if an Internship has a specific education requirement, that will be clearly indicated in the description.

Commitment   

The information below indicates general scheduling and commitment requirements for our Internship Program:

• Selected candidates will be expected to work from October 5-December 18, 2026.
  • Interns will not work the week of November 23rd-27th for Thanksgiving break
• Most positions will meet 2-3 days per week*
• Interns will work 12 hours per week
• If you require a specific number of hours or are planning to do this Internship for credit, please state your hourly requirements in your cover letter.

* A unique schedule will be created with each selected candidate based on their availability.

BMA Internship Program Stipend   

Baltimore Museum of Art Interns are awarded a $2,100 stipend. The stipend is distributed in two installments throughout the Internship. 

Required Application Materials

Please submit the following documents to complete your application:

• Cover Letter   
• Resume    
• Reference: contact details should be listed on either your resume or cover letter
• Applicants applying for a Graphic Design position must also include a link to their portfolio

Application Deadline   

All materials must be submitted by Sunday, August 23rd, 2026. 

Submitting Application Materials

Materials may be sent via the following options (please only choose one submission option):   

• You may upload and submit your documents through the following form: 
  • https://form.jotform.com/222776153016049
• You may send your documents to the following e-mail address: 
  • internships@artbma.org (please indicate the position or positions you are applying for in the subject line). 

Notification of Decision   

The application review process will begin after the application deadline has closed. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified in the weeks following that date. All applicants will be notified when a position has been filled.

Any additional questions may be sent to internships@artbma.org. Please, no phone calls.