About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Amon Carter Museum of American Art - Fort Worth, TX 76107Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayACMAA Summer Art Conservation Internships 2025: Introduction to Works on Paper and Photography Conservation
Summer Undergrad Intern - $19 per hour, 8 weeks, June 1 -July 24
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is pleased to offer an 8-week paid summer internship for an undergraduate student (or recently graduated) who is interested in pursuing a career in art conservation. The internship will give individuals an opportunity to explore a career in paper or photography conservation. The Amon Carter Museum’s collection, comprising tens of thousands of photographs and works of art on paper, offers a unique learning experience for individuals seeking to gain experience in art conservation. It is the aim of this internship program to promote diversity within the field of art conservation through offering paid internships and by encouraging individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.
The intern will assist the conservation staff in a variety of activities including collection inventories, art conservation treatment, surveys, and re-housing, as well as day-to-day activities such as examination of works of art to be exhibited and documentation of their condition. The interns will work directly with Conservation and Collections Management staff. They will learn about art handling, housing materials and methods, as well as the history of artists' materials and techniques and the identification photographic and printing processes. The intern will be introduced to the American Institute for Conservation's Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
This internship is open to:
Currently enrolled undergraduate students, or recent graduates (within the last two years) with some experience in art conservation and with backgrounds in science, humanities, or art and art history.
QualificationsPreferred Skills
Experience or education related to material science, art conservation, art history, studio art, or archaeology
Experience working in museums or archive collections is a plus.
Familiarity with relational databases and data processing is desired..
Attention to detail, patience, and fine motor skills; excellent hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work collaboratively with Museum staff and volunteers.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Equal Opportunities for All
At the Carter, we believe that diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and to our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and excellence.
For candidates living outside of Fort Worth, Dallas area, a limited allowance for travel and/or housing is available. Please inquire.
Schedule
Duration 8-week internship, 35 hours a week
June - July
Application Deadline
1 month from initial posting
Other facts
About AMON CARTER MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART
Located in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter) is a dynamic cultural resource that provides unique access and insight into the history and future of American creativity through its expansive exhibitions and programming. The Carter’s preeminent collection includes masterworks by legendary American artists such as Ruth Asawa, Alexander Calder, Frederic Church, Stuart Davis, Robert Duncanson, Thomas Eakins, Georgia O’Keeffe, Jacob Lawrence, and John Singer Sargent, as well as one of the country’s foremost repositories of American photography. In addition to its innovative exhibition program and engagement with artists working today, the Museum’s premier primary research collection and leading conservation program make it a must-see destination for art lovers and scholars of all ages nationwide. Admission is always free.
What you'll do
- The intern will assist the conservation staff with collection inventories, art conservation treatment, and documentation of works of art. They will also learn about art handling and the history of artists' materials and techniques.
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