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Gain Experience at the Taubman

Learn how a museum really works, create valuable art world connections, and gain professional mentors with a Taubman Museum of Art paid summer college internship, graduate/post-graduate fellowship, or student volunteer position.

How It Works

Internships, fellowships, and student volunteer opportunities begin with an overview of Museum operations, then dive into hands-on, cross-departmental projects connected to collections, exhibitions, and programming. Summer internships and fellowships are paid, and may be eligible for earning credit through your academic institution.

How to Apply

Internship applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and a writing sample. Fellowship applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, writing sample, and two letters of recommendation. Please send all materials to Debby Cross at dcross@taubmanmuseum.org.

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Upcoming Opportunities

Winter Break Mini-Internship

Deadline for Application: December 12, 2025
Dates of Internship: Tuesday, January 6-10, 2026
Total Hours: 40

This mini-internship opportunity is a chance to get to know the inner workings of a non-profit art museum. Interns will go behind the scenes and participate in a research project regarding the Taubman Museum of Art’s Permanent Collection. Use this as an opportunity to see if the longer Making Connections internship is right for you!

Making Connections—Undergraduate Internship Opportunity

Deadline for Application: April 10, 2026
Dates of Internship: Thursday, May 28-Sunday, Mary 31; Wednesday, June 3 -Saturday, June 6; Wednesday, June 10-Saturday, June 13
Total Hours: 80
Type of Internship: Hybrid (virtual and in-person)

Making Connections is an opportunity for students from multiple disciplines to learn more about Museum careers and get hands-on experience with exhibition research and community engagement opportunities.

Interns will also work with the staff to provide support for the 68^th Annual Sidewalk Art Show, including but not limited to assisting with day-of events, set-up, break-down, and artist assistance as needed.

Summer 2026 Graduate Fellowship Opportunity

Deadline for Application: April 3, 2026
Dates of Fellowship: May 20-July 12, 2026
Total Hours: 240
Type of Fellowship: In-Person