Wichita State University students are invited to apply for paid internships, which offer valuable experience in the everyday workings of a university art museum. These internships offer students invaluable experiential learning that is informative on both intellectual and practical levels. Tasks may include assisting with research for exhibitions, cataloging works of art, helping with publicity, participating in exhibition installations, working on programs, and giving exhibition tours. Internships for course credit in fulfillment of curricular requirements are available in coordination with many academic departments. Interns can earn up to $2,500 per semester.
To apply, please send a current resume accompanied by a cover letter to Ulrich@Wichita.edu, summarizing your past experiences related to art and/or museum work, your goals for the future, and an explanation of why you would like to intern at a university modern and contemporary art museum. The application period is March 20-April 19, 2024, for internships during the 2024-25 academic year. Please note: We strongly recommend visiting the Museum's exhibitions and events, and exploring this website before writing the cover letter.
Ulrich internships are made possible through the support of the Stev Overstreet Ulrich Museum of Art Internship Fund. Additional funding is provided by The Kouri Museum Assistantship and the WSU Student Government Association.
This internship was an invaluable experience for me. My work in the curatorial, education, and collections departments allowed me to grow in my understanding of museum functions. From co-curating exhibitions, to organizing education events, to condition reporting works from the collection, the hands-on experience I gained during this internship has helped me become more well-rounded, informed, and confident in my abilities going forward. My supervisors were wonderful mentors. They were not afraid to challenge me, but were always ready to lend a helping hand if I needed it. I loved being part of the Ulrich community, and I am confident the experiences and lessons that I learned during this time will help me in my future endeavors.
Nellie Elliott, former Ulrich intern
