Info Session - Summer Museum Internships

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
4:30pm Fayerweather 102

Join us for an Info Session on January 25th to learn about the Mellon Indigenous Arts Initiative Internship Grants for Summer 2017. 

When: Wednesday, January 25, 4:30-6:00pm
Where: Fayerweather Lounge (Fayerweather Hall 102)
Contact: Amanda Wagstaff, aw2pz@virginia.edu

The Mellon Indigenous Arts Initiative will offer grants of $3500 to UVA students who secure unpaid internships at museums/archives/historic sites during the summer of 2017.

This grant aims to encourage study in the Indigenous arts and to increase access to curatorial experience for students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in museum careers, including students who identify as African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders, and individuals with disabilities.

Applications are open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in all fields of study who are in good academic standing (GPA 3.0 or higher). 

Eligibility

Students applying for funds must meet one of the following criteria:

1.    Are applying to internships related to the Indigenous arts, or

2.    Are themselves from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in museum careers, including students who identify as African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders, and individuals with disabilities.