Curator of Public Programs Intern

The Fowler Museum at UCLA seeks a motivated undergraduate student for the 2026 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship in Public Programs. The intern will work closely with the Curator of Public Programs to support the museum’s summer programming and assist with preparations for the opening celebration of a major exhibition in August 2026, as well as contribute to planning for the Fall 2026 seasonal calendar.

This internship offers hands-on experience in museum public programming, community engagement, and arts administration. Programs may take place at the museum, at partner organizations, or in online formats.

Responsibilities
The intern will assist with a range of activities related to public programming and audience engagement. Responsibilities include supporting the planning and implementation of summer programs and special events, assisting with preparations for the opening celebration of major exhibitions, and contributing to research on potential program themes, artists, and community partners for upcoming exhibitions. In particular, the intern will help support program development for two upcoming exhibitions focused on Southeast and South Asian art and cultures: Mountain Spirits: Rice and Indigeneity in the Northern Luzon Highlands, Philippines (opening April 11, 2026) and Textiles As Monuments (opening summer 2026). The intern will also assist with targeted outreach, engagement, and marketing efforts, including social meda; provide guest support during public programs and events; compile background information for grant applications and reports; and provide general administrative and organizational support for public programs, etc.

Internship Details
This internship is part of the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program.

Duration: 10 weeks (June–August 2026)
Schedule: 40 hours per week, typically Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Some evening and weekend hours may be required to support public programs and events.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong writing and communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and careful attention to detail. Applicants should be able to manage multiple tasks in a collaborative environment and have basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office. Interest in museums, arts programming, and working with diverse audiences is essential. Experience with graphic design, social media, or multimedia content (audio/video) is a plus. The intern will collaborate with staff across the museum and engage with visitors, UCLA faculty and students, artists, arts professionals, and community partners.

Eligibility Requirements
The Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship requirements stipulate that:

While these internships are intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in museums and visual arts professions, the Getty encourages eligible candidates from all backgrounds to apply for consideration. The Getty is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait under the law. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study at any higher education institution—community college, trade school, and public and private university—and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts. Candidates will have the opportunity to demonstrate their interest in museums and visual arts professions and how they might add diverse and underrepresented perspectives, which can include—among other things—socio-economic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin, and/or any other life experiences.

Candidates be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)

Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County; and

Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a “green card” holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible.

Note: Students can participate in the program multiple times but must intern at a different organization each summer.

Salary: $7,400.00 stipend

Benefits: 

Engage with communities and programmatic partners within UCLA and across Los Angeles

Gain hands-on experience developing and implementing public programs for a global arts museum

Build professional networks with museum staff, artists, community organizations, and arts professionals

Opportunity to contribute to programs for major upcoming exhibitions, including Southeast and South Asian art

Education requirements: None

Deadline to apply: April 3, 2026

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, References

How to apply: Submit the following materials merged into a single PDF:

One-page résumé
Cover letter
Two professional references

Applications should be emailed to hannah.yoo@arts.ucla.edu with the subject line: “Getty MUI Public Programs Internship.”