Curatorial Internships at the Harvard University Art Museums

The Curatorial Internship Program at the Harvard University Art
Museums (Fogg Art Museum, Arthur M. Sackler Museum and Busch-Reisinger
Museum) is designed to broaden the experience of persons embarking on
professional and scholarly careers in art history who are considering
the museum profession. The intern shares fully in the range of
curatorial activities including acquisitions, storage and
documentation of the permanent collection, and in answering scholarly
inquiries and general correspondence. The intern also undertakes an
independent, collections-related project, under the supervision of the
curator. The Harvard University Art Museums, along with the Straus
Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, are a major center for
art historical research and training. Interns participate in the
Museums' active exhibition and publication initiatives and a weekly
seminar with conservation interns.

Ten-month, academic-year internships are available in the Drawings
Department, Fogg Art Museum and the Islamic and Later Indian Art
Department, Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The Busch-Reisinger Museum
offers a 22-month internship annually, restricted in alternate years
to European nationals (2004-2006 Stefan Engelhorn Curatorial
Internship is not restricted). Interns will be eligible for the Baird
Travel Fellowship upon completion of internship. Baird awards are
competitive, based on a proposed project requiring travel for
research. The Baird Fellow will return to Harvard within two years to
lecture on his/her research results.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Demonstrated interest in the work of art museums and scholarship in
the department specialization; M.A. or Ph.D. past qualifying paper
preferred; current enrollment in a graduate program in art history or
related field will also be considered; Excellent writing skills;
Fluency in foreign language(s) related to collection focus strongly
preferred;

Stipends and Benefits
The 2004 2005 monthly internship stipend is $2,200, plus a
travel/research allowance. Health insurance subsidized by Harvard
University is available. Access to the University library system,
athletic facilities, and free admission to museums throughout the
region is also available.

For complete information on each of the sponsoring departments, please
refer to the Harvard University Art Museums' website:
www.artmuseums.harvard.edu.

Busch-Reisinger Museum
Stefan Engelhorn Curatorial Internship
Peter Nisbet, Daimler-Benz Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum
http://www.artmuseums.harvard.edu/busch/index.html

Drawings Department
Lynn and Philip A. Straus Curatorial Internship
William W. Robinson, Maida and George Abrams Curator of Drawings
http://www.artmuseums.harvard.edu/fogg/drawing.html

Islamic and Later Indian Art Department
Norma Jean Calderwood Curatorial Internship
Mary A. McWilliams, Norma Jean Calderwood Curator of Islamic and Later
Indian Art http://www.artmuseums.harvard.edu/sackler/islamic.html

Application Procedures
Send letter of interest specifying the department affiliation desired,
résumé, transcript, writing sample, and 3 letters of recommendation by
November 3, 2003 to: Director of Human Resources, Harvard University
Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA. Please send a
separate application packet for each internship you wish to be
considered. Inquiries may also be sent to this address, or contact the
Human Resources office directly, (617) 496-5864 or
jcornierfas.harvard.edu.

Program Schedule:
· November 3, 2003: Deadline for receipt of all application
materials.
· November 2003 - February 2004: Application review
& Interviews with selected candidates.
· March 2004: Notification of acceptance for the internship
made.
· September 2004: Begin internship (10 months; Busch-Reisinger
Museum, 22 months)