Curatorial: Photography (Gordon Parks/1963) Intern

SFMOMA(1 month ago)

HybridInternshipIntern$28,992 - $40,471 (estimated)Photography

About this role

The Curatorial Intern, Photography at SFMOMA supports the Photography department through focused research on Gordon Parks and the year 1963. The role centers on building detailed timelines, annotated bibliographies, and contextual research on Parks’ work and contemporaries, as well as events and exhibitions at SFMOMA and other local institutions. The intern will engage with archival materials and databases while gaining exposure to museum collections, acquisitions, and exhibition planning. This internship provides mentorship, professional development, and insight into working within a large arts organization.

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Required Skills

Archival Research
Scholarly Writing
Timeline Development
Bibliographic Compilation
Photography Knowledge
Art History Knowledge
African American History
Data Organization
Microsoft Office
Team Collaboration

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Qualifications

Graduate Student in African American Studies
Graduate Student in Ethnic Studies
Graduate Student in Curatorial Studies
Graduate Student in Art History

About SFMOMA

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States, dedicated to presenting and collecting the art of our time. Located in San Francisco, it houses a wide-ranging collection across painting, sculpture, photography, design, architecture, and media arts and mounts rotating exhibitions of international and local artists. SFMOMA also offers public programs, education and research initiatives, tours, events, and membership opportunities to engage diverse audiences. The museum is known for its architectural presence and commitment to making contemporary art accessible and relevant.