The Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time; and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a ‘living room’ where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful.

Job Description:

Intern Position Title: Performance & Artists-in-Residence Intern

Division: Curatorial Affairs

Department: Curatorial

Intern Supervisor: Curator, Artists-in-Residence and Performance

Intern Classification: Part-time

Date Reviewed: 8.14.25

About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary:

Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with f ree admission.

The Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time, and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a ‘living room’ where the community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. The Momentary enriches lives through music, art, and food experiences that inspire creativity, build community, and create joy. You belong here, make the most of this moment.

Position Summary:

The Intern, Performance & Artists-in-Residence will work with the Curator, Artists-in-Residence and Performance to support the programmatic vision through curatorial and administrative support as well as the multiple initiatives of the Artist-in-Residence Program. The Intern, Performance & Artists-in-Residence will support an active team in the research, planning and implementation of Performance and Artist-in-Residence activities across Crystal Bridges and the Momentary, including but not limited to: exhibitions, festivals, artist talks, special projects, and Artist-in-Residency visitors and programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Through curatorial research, producing, administration, planning and hosting, the Intern, Performance & Artists-in-Residence will support communication with artists and their representatives, external contractors, and community partners. This position requires being knowledgeable of all programs under the purview of the Performance and Artist-in-Residence program and acting as a bridge between idea generation, practical production, audience experience and artist relations. A strong collaborative spirit and interest in performance and artists relations is required.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate, enrolled juniors and seniors, or Graduate, enrolled first or second year. Interest in and/or experience with American art history, architecture, visual and material culture, American studies, Performance, Craft, Native American art, Latin American art, and Contemporary art. Detail oriented.

Timeline:

Applications due: August 25, 2025

Intern selected by: September 1, 2025

Anticipated Start Date: September 8, 2025

Anticipated End Date: December 14, 2025

Schedule:

Dates: Flexible

Hours: Flexible

Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor

To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s hours, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated f rom an accredited program within the last three years. Students will be required to submit a current schedule or official transcript .

Compensation:

High School Interns: $12.00

Undergraduate Students: $13.00

Graduate Students: $14.00

To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s compensation, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated f rom an accredited program within the last three years. Students will be required to submit a current schedule or official transcript.

Required Documents:

Cover Letter

Resume

Housing

Housing for internship positions is contingent upon the availability of funding and is not guaranteed. Internships that include housing exp licitly state this within the position description. Any housing and/or relocation assistance provided is considered taxable income and will be ref lected on the intern’s Fo rm W-2. If housing is provided, priority will be given to students whose primary residence is more than 150 miles or three hours f rom either Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art or the Momentary.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: In the work environment described below, position requires work at a desk, utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods of time, good eye/hand coordination, bending and stretching for f iling, and physical stamina to lif t a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of at least three feet for f ile and materials storage as appropriate for the demands of the office. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job.

Work environment: Work will be performed in an office environment and museum spaces. The noise level in the museum work environment is usually low to moderate.

If the intern’s personal equipment is used, the museum accepts no liability for any damage caused to said equipment while being used for museum purposes, nor loss or corruption of electronic f iles on devices.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.

Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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Performance & Artists-in-Residence Intern

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