Curatorial Internships

The IFPDA Foundation provides funding for curatorial internships in museum print and drawing collections. Program recognizes the importance of early career exposure to prints and drawings.

Geographic Scope: United States and international museums

Focus Areas:

• Object-based experience in museum print and drawing collections
• Training under guidance of experienced print specialists
• Introduction to curatorial practices in print departments

Eligibility:

• Institutional applicants (museums and non-profit organizations)
• Organizations must have established print and/or drawing collections
• Institutions must have experienced print specialists to mentor interns

Internship Requirements:

• May be offered in summer, spring, fall, or winter
• Must be completed within 12 months of funding approval date
• Internships are institutionally based

Background: Recognizing the importance of cultivating the next generation of print specialists, the IFPDA Foundation has funded internships at major institutions including The New York Public Library, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Eskenazi Museum of Art, and many others.

Contact:

• P.O. Box 376, New York, NY 10116
• +1 212-674-6095
• [email protected]

Application Process

Requirements:

• Download Curatorial Internships Guidelines for complete details
• Institutions apply to host an intern
• Demonstrate ability to provide object-based collection experience
• Identify experienced print specialist(s) to guide intern
• Submit application during open period

Selection Criteria:

• Quality of proposed internship experience
• Expertise of supervising print specialists
• Institution's commitment to intern development

Note: Detailed application materials and submission instructions available in the Guidelines document.