INTERNSHIPS

Our internship program is designed to assist undergraduate and graduate students in bridging the gap between academia and employability.

Interns gain new skills and may earn credits toward their program of study, subject to academic supervisor approval and departmental capabilities. Our internship program is a great fit for students pursuing careers in arts administration, nonprofit management, curatorial work, or programming.

INTERN WITH US

What can you expect?

Our internships are program oriented and all interns are expected to present quantifiable outcomes at the completion of their internship period. After training and orientation, you will pitch three project ideas to the full staff.

Each intern will then plan, develop, and execute a pilot program or a proposed expansion to an existing program. This way, we procure that each person culminates their experience with a better understanding of working in the cultural sector.

REQUIREMENTS

Interns must be able to commit to a specific schedule and projects assigned, however additional learning opportunities across the organization’s areas of focus will be facilitated when opportunities allow. Interns are required to commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week until they reach 150 hours total or the set minimum established by their school if seeking course credit.

Internships are unpaid positions and applicants must be at least 19 years old with a minimum GPA of 3.5.

HOW TO APPLY

Interns are accepted based on the current needs and availability of the staff. If you are interested in pursuing an internship, please fill out the application form.

To complete your application, you will be required to submit the following documents via email:

Relevant Writing Sample
Resume (please limit to 1 page)
Cover Letter (please limit to 1 page)

Application Schedule

Summer Internships

Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2027
Internship Length: After Memorial Day – Early August

Spring Internships

Deadline to Apply: December 31, 2027
Internship Length: Mid-January – Late April

INTERNSHIP APPLICATION

Interested in becoming an intern at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center? Fill out this form and upload a resume, cover letter, and academic writing sample stating your motivation and goals in pursuing an internship with ACAC.

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General Information

Name*

First Last

Email*

Phone*

Birth Date*

Do you consent to a background check? 

Yes

Which department/s would you be interested in working with?*

Education

Highest Education level (please include G.P.A., major, and relevant coursework if applicable):*

Academic honors or awards: 

Are you currently enrolled at an academic institution? Will you be seeking academic credit for this internship?

What are your academic interests and/or hard skills?

Learning Expectations

What are your academic interests and/or hard skills?*

What skills are you expecting to acquire or improve?*

In your opinion, why are museums important?*

Of all the art exhibitions you have experienced, which one stands out?

Describe the impact this exhibition had in your professional and academic experience

Upload Documents 

Upload a writing sample that is relevant to the arts or culture disciplines*

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Cover Letter *

Max. file size: 50 MB.

C.V. or Resume

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Reference 

Reference 1 Name

Reference 1 Title

Reference 1 Phone

Reference 2 Name

Reference 2 Title

Reference 2 Phone

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about the process contact us at [email protected]