Internship Program
Internships + Fellowships provide opportunities to acquire practical experience in a small arts organization by working closely with staff members on projects and assisting in daily operational duties. Interns/Fellows work on focused assignments within departments of their interest: curatorial, communications, development and education. In addition, interns/fellows are given the opportunity to learn about each department in greater detail through scheduled informational appointments with staff or through staff presentations.
The Drawing Center offers, in accordance with New York State's minimum wage for 2025 in New York City, an hourly wage of $16.50 for hours worked up to 20 hours per week, an initiative towards fair and equitable compensation for interns/fellows.
Intern/Fellow applicants must fill out and return to The Drawing Center an application form with their resume. Candidates may obtain an application form by downloading the file above, by calling The Drawing Center at 212-219-2166 or by emailing [email protected]. Send completed Internship/Fellowship materials via email to [email protected]
Internships/Fellowships at The Drawing Center are made possible by the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation. Major support is provided by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc.Responsibilities
Interns/Fellows must commit to work a minimum of sixteen hours each week and not to exceed 20 hours, attend opening receptions for all exhibitions, and assist with at least one special event each month during the duration of their time at The Drawing Center. Internships and Fellowships, depending on the assigned projects and work timelines, run for approximately two to four months. In some circumstances, interns/fellows may be able to continue for subsequent sessions.
Requirements
Interns/Fellows should be undergraduates, graduate students, or recently graduated students and should have completed at least one year of college.
Equal Opportunity
The Drawing Center is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks diversity in its staff. The Drawing Center does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.