2026 Studio Programs Intern: Summer (Housing Not Provided)

Job Description:

Position Title: 2026 Studio Programs Intern: Summer (Housing Not Provided)

Position Type: Part Time/Full Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Studio Programs

Reports to: Studio Programs Manager

About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary:

Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission.

The Momentary is a contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. The Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time, and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a ‘living room’ where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. You belong here: make the most of this moment.

Position Summary:

The Studio Public Programs internship with Crystal Bridges and the Momentary (CBMO) is designed to provide an overview of the skills and responsibilities required to develop educational programs and activities to enhance CBMO engagement with studio art making.  To provide the intern with both real-world education and experience as well as applicable hands-on capabilities, a primary responsibility for this summer position is learning to perform the duties necessary to support studio programs including-- studio art classes, workshops, demonstrations, gallery art engagements, and museum wide events. There is some flexibility in scheduling, though a priority for the position is availability to experience and support events on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday days and evenings, every Saturday days and evening, and some Sundays. Must be at least 16 to apply!

Application Materials: Interns that do not submit a resume AND cover letter will not be considered for this opportunity.  Please answer the following questions in your cover letter when submitting your application. 

What interests you most about developing educational programs and activities that engage audiences in studio art making? This internship involves supporting artist-led workshops and demonstrations. How would you approach collaborating with artists and guest instructors to ensure a successful program? You will have the opportunity to research and propose new content for future studio programs. What ideas or approaches would you bring to make these programs engaging and relevant to diverse audiences?

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with studio public program facilitation, including artist lead workshops, artist demonstrations, studio talks, nature programs, and exhibition programming.
• Artist workshop material preparation and inventory
• Liaison with guest speakers and instructors for program planning
• Perform administrative tasks as needed
• Work with the public in a positive and professional manner
• In addition, the Intern will have the opportunity to research, plan and create new content for future studio programs, based on the intern’s interest and skills.

Qualifications:

• Interest in studio art, art education, museum work, art history, or event production is preferred.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours
• Must maintain confidentiality of information as required

• Intern MUST work flexible hours that will include some nights and weekends.  

• A background check is required 

• Must maintain confidentiality of all information 

Timeline: 

Intern selected by: March 1st

Schedule: 

Start Date: June 1, 2026 

End Date: July 24, 2026 

Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor. Interns are permitted to work up to 40 hours a week. 

To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s hours, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years. Students will be required to submit a current schedule or official transcript. 

Compensation: 

• High School Interns: $12.00
• Undergraduate Interns: $13.00
• Graduate Interns: $14.00 

To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s compensation, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years. Students will be required to submit a current schedule or official transcript. 

Housing

Housing for internship positions is contingent upon available funding and is not guaranteed. If housing is included for a specific internship, it will be clearly stated in the position description. Any housing or relocation assistance provided is considered taxable income and will appear on the intern’s Form W-2. When housing is available, priority is given to students whose permanent residence is located outside a three-hour radius (approximately 150 miles) of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art or the Momentary.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands:  In the work environment described below, position requires work at a desk, utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods of time, good eye/hand coordination, bending and stretching for filing, and physical stamina to lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of at least three feet for file and materials storage as appropriate for the demands of the office. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job.

• Work environment:  Work will be performed in an office environment and museum spaces. The noise level in the museum work environment is usually low to moderate.

If the intern’s personal equipment is used, the museum accepts no liability for any damage caused to said equipment while being used for museum purposes, nor loss or corruption of electronic files on devices.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.

Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.