Yes to what Robin wrote. I got an internship with Jonathan Fairbanks at the MFA in Boston just because I called him up and offered to work. So, if there is a particular museum or museum professional you would like to work with, contact them. They will not always be able to accommodate you because of time or space constraints within the office, but it doesn't hurt to ask.
 
Good luck.
 
Ware Petznick

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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Questions in Seeking an Internship
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Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 9:41 AM








Camey – I agree with everything Matthew just wrote. I would also add – many museums do not advertise their internships. In the case of small museums or historical societies it often works to make an appointment with the director and volunteer your services as an intern.  Internships can be paid or volunteer – it is often easier to get a volunteer one.
 
Good luck,
Robin
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From: Matthew White [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 1:24 AM
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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Questions in Seeking an Internship
 
Camey,

 

It is all about networking even at the intern stage. Don't any of your professors know anyone? It seems to me this is what you pay them the big bucks for.

 

Alumni? 

 

Anyone who can introduce you to someone who can introduce you to someone etc etc.

 

Go to museum conferences and schmooze. Go to SEMC or I noticed there is a Tennessee Association of Museums in your neck of the woods. Borrow money if you have to, but go and network.

 

Is there a specific museum or subject matter you like or even love (that's rhetorical, I'm not asking for me)? If so email that person and ask for their advice. Ask them what you need to do. Sending in applications and resumes cold will only get you so far. Find someone at an institution you want to work with, and who wants to work with you, talk to them, have them put your name in the internship coordinator's ear about you. THEN send in your application, resume, letter, whatever.

 

It is all about networking and introducing yourself to people. 

 

Be proactive.

 

Good Luck.

 

Matthew White

 
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