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# Employment Opportunities

There are approximately 1,000 employees working at the National Gallery of Art. While many positions require a background in art history or design, there are numerous other positions for employees involved with aspects of our daily operations.

We offer museum-wide internships and fellowships, as well as fellowships to pursue independent research. For teen and adult volunteers, we offer exciting opportunities to help visitors enjoy the nation's artistic treasures. Learn more below about positions, eligibility requirements, terms, and application materials available throughout the museum. Learn more about working here

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The vast majority of jobs for which we are currently recruiting may be found on the USAJOBS website maintained by the Office of Personnel Management.
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# Fellowships

The National Gallery offers a variety of graduate-level opportunities to students who intend to pursue careers in fields related to the visual arts. The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts supports a resident community of scholars who are conducting research in the field. Learn about available fellowships opportunities.

Center Fellowships
The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts is a research institute that fosters study of the production, use, and cultural meaning of art, artifacts, architecture, and urbanism, from prehistoric times to the present. The resident community of scholars includes pre- and postdoctoral fellows, senior and visiting fellows, and research associates.

Conservation Fellowships
Since 1983 the conservation division has offered fellowships that have enabled graduates of conservation programs to participate in the care for the collection. The program allows novice conservators to practice and refine their skills through the examination and treatment of works of art.

Curatorial Fellowships
The National Gallery of Art hosts a postdoctoral curatorial fellowship funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This is a two-year fellowship with the possibility of renewal for a third year. The fellowship provides curatorial training and supports scholarly research related to the National Gallery's collection.

# Internships

Since 1964, the National Gallery of Art has offered professional museum training to candidates from all backgrounds through a variety of internship programs. Our interns are placed in departments where they work closely with staff on special and ongoing projects, gaining hands-on experience in museum operations, curatorial practices, art conservation, and more. This international program is open to candidates from diverse backgrounds, aiming to cultivate a new generation of art professionals.

Summer Internships
Explore the National Gallery and contribute your skills in our nine-week Summer Internship Program. Engage in mentor-led experiences across museum departments, enhance your skills in a dynamic setting, and join a community that nurtures professional and personal growth.

Academic Year Internships
Academic Year Internships offer in-depth involvement in the museum’s work. Through guided projects and weekly learning sessions, interns gain hands-on experience and mentorship, contributing to various museum functions and developing specialized skills in an art-focused environment.

Howard University Undergraduate Internship
The Center, in partnership with Howard University, has established a program of two-year, paid undergraduate internships aimed at creating pathways to careers in museums and arts-related organizations. These internships are open to all interested freshmen and sophomores; previous experience in art history is not required.

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers advance the National Gallery's mission every day. Docents lead tours, information desk staffers assist visitors, and students support the education department, among other volunteer opportunities.
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# Contact Us

Internships & Fellowships

For questions about graduate internships or curatorial fellowships: Department of Academic Programs, Division of Education [email protected]

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Conservation Fellowships

For questions about conservation fellowships: Conservation Division [email protected]

Center Fellowships & Internships

For questions about Center fellowships and internships: Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts [email protected]

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