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Saturday, February 20, 2016

Summer Internship & Fellowship Opportunities at MFA Houston


Call for Applications: Summer Internship and Fellowship Opportunities for students interested in experience in the Museum Field at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston!

Internships & Fellowships at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston Mellon
Summer 2016
Application deadline: Friday, March 11
The MFAH internship and fellowship program aims to provide specialized training and career readiness for undergraduate and graduate students, fostering the next generation of museum professionals and active community partners.  MFAH interns and fellows gain first-hand experience working on one or more meaningful projects under the guidance of staff mentors. Check out this up-to-date list of available summer internships and fellowships.  For internship and fellowship descriptions and application instructions, please visit mfah.org/internship  Questions? Contact interns@mfah.org
Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship Program and Summer Academy
June 5-11, 2016
Application deadline: Friday, March 11
The Andrew W. Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship Program and Summer Academy aim to provide specialized training in the curatorial field for students across the United States from diverse backgrounds.
 The Summer Academy is a one-week intensive program consisting of:
Behind-the-scenes art museum tours
Exhibition visits with MFAH curators
Workshops with art museum professionals

Accommodations, lunches, program supplies, and a per diem of $350 ($50/day) are provided to the 15 students selected to participate in the program. Upon completion of the Summer Academy, two participants are awarded the Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship, which includes a generous stipend of $10,000 per year.

For more information, and to apply, visit mfah.org/mellonfellowship