I have an internship with the Smithsonian American Art Museum this summer from June 15th to August 7th. I will be interning in the National Photo Gallery under the guidance of Judith Hollomon. Following are two relatively similar descriptions of the internship.
Internships
Judith Hollomon, Intern Program Officer
Since the establishment of its Intern Program in 1968, the museum has provided career training to hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as others seeking self-enrichment. Internships are offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Supplementary workshops and seminars provide exposure to a wide range of museum careers and opportunities. Interns are selected in an annual competition administered by the museum.
Fellows and Interns
Internship Programs
Since 1968, the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s internship programs have provided instruction and inspiration to hundreds of graduate and undergraduate students, as well as others seeking self-enrichment. Former interns have achieved success in professional positions in the art and museum fields, both nationally and internationally.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) offers two internship programs to coincide with the academic calendar. The Advanced-Level Program takes place during the fall and spring semesters; the eight-week Summer Program begins early to mid-June.
Like the museum field itself, the scope of these programs has grown to include participants from all academic backgrounds. Mentoring relationships between interns and staff are promoted, and program alumni are encouraged to maintain contact for networking purposes. An alumni reunion is held yearly.
Interns pay no fee for program participation, and academic enrollment is not required. If academic credit is earned, however, fees are required.