IFPDA Foundation Summer Intern for Prints and Drawings

Description

Position:  IFPDA Foundation Summer Intern for Prints and Drawings
Supervisor:  The Allen and Kelli Questrom Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings
Schedule: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch on three mutually agreed upon days (Monday-Friday), 21 hours per week onsite at the DMA
Internship Period: July 1, 2025 to August 29, 2025 (9weeks)
Stipend: Funded through the IFPDA Foundation
Application: Submit cover letter and resume through Paylocity
Deadline: May 9, 2025 – May 23, 2025 

Pay Rate: $18.51/hr. 

Mission 

The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.  

The DMA will: 

• Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate. 
• Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art. 
• Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity. 

Scope of Internship:  

The IFPDA-sponsored summer intern will support the Dallas Museum of Art’s goal to catalogue and enhance the records for their collection of works on paper. This internship is designed to provide a professional development opportunity for an emerging museum professional who is interested in collection management, object-based research, and medium-specific curatorial work. Under the supervision of the Allen and Kelli Questrom Assistant Curator for Prints and Drawings, the intern will be responsible for cataloguing works from the museum’s permanent collection. They will use the museum’s collection management database, TMS, and focus on updating and enhancing information such as medium line, state and edition, provenance and exhibition history, watermark information, collector’s marks, bibliographic records, dimension and other pertinent collection data. The intern will also have the opportunity to write textual entries for the website. The intern will engage with works on paper from across time and culture, but the primary focus of their cataloguing project will be historical material. The intern will receive professional mentorship and gain hands-on experience examining objects, with the support of the curator, collections team, conservation, and other pertinent stakeholders.  

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Participate in major ongoing cataloguing project of the DMA’s collection of Prints and Drawings.  
• Conduct primary and secondary source research utilizing a multitude of resources, including catalogue raisonné, object files, and the Museum's Mayer Library 
• Attend regular one-on-one, departmental, and interdepartmental team meetings as schedules may allow 
• Support other curatorial tasks under the supervision of the curator as needed 

Internship Goals: 

• Learn art historical object-based cataloguing skills, including the use of TMS collections management software  
• Learn the skill-set specific to the study and care for prints within a museum context, develop an eye for identifying different print techniques, particularly intaglio 
• Ascertain professional goals and interests through the support of mentorship 
• Develop professional communication and interpersonal skills through collaboration with Museum colleagues 

Requirements

Requirements, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Art History major, B.A., rising senior, or M.A. student preferred 
• Knowledge, coursework and/or interest in prints and/or historical material preferred 
• Experience with object-based research methods 
• Thoroughness and attention to detail 
• Experience with TMS preferred  
• Ability to read one European language preferred 

Application Instructions 

Upload and attach your resume and personal statement cover letter as specified below.  

All items must be submitted no later than May 23, 2025. 

• Resume or CV 

Submit an application under Select Resume to Upload 

• Personal Statement/Cover Letter 

Submit an application under Upload Cover Letter  

[A detailed one-to-two-page cover letter explaining your interest in an art museum career. Include information regarding your personal learning expectations for the internship; any prior museum or art related experience.] 

Our Core Values 

• Act with Integrity: We are honest and ethical. 
• Build Inclusivity: We create spaces where everyone can feel like they belong. 
• Communicate Respectfully: We listen intentionally and advocate for diverse perspectives. 
• Embrace and Drive Change: We are innovative, creative, and solutions driven. 
• Foster Connections: We collaborate around shared goals. 
• Maintain Balance: We encourage ourselves and each other to reflect and recharge. 
• Remain Curious: We pursue personal and professional learning. 

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 

The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 

Equity 

Society’s historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all. 

Diversity 

Many factors—including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences—make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity. 

Inclusion 

We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture. 

EOE 

The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.