College

From internships to free events at Art After Dark, engage with the Norton to create, experiment, and learn about art and culture.

Intern at the Norton

SUMMER 2023 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (Paid)

The Norton Museum of Art Summer Internship Program provides four undergraduate students the opportunity to gain practical art museum experience, engage in intellectual discourse, and develop professional skills. Throughout the seven-week program summer interns will:

    

  • Work in departments throughout the Museum based on departmental needs.    

  • Lead tours through Museum special exhibitions and the Museum Collection.

  • Participate in meetings with art world professionals and visit regional arts institutions.

  • Engage in weekly readings, writing assignments, and discussions of current art historical and museum studies issues.

  • Assist with museum event planning and community days.

Terms and Eligibility

The program is open to undergraduates at any accredited U.S. college or university, and to those who have earned a B.A. degree within the past year but are not currently enrolled in graduate school. All applicants must have successfully completed at least two college-level courses in art history. Interns will be paid and receive housing in West Palm Beach, FL.

Internship Dates: June 12, 2023 – July 28, 2023

Application Deadline: April 1, 2023

Applications must include all materials listed below.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Application materials will not be returned. 

  • Norton Museum of Art Intern Application – Download here
  • A typewritten personal statement of no more than 500 words
  • Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references
    Letters must be sealed and signed across the flap by the recommender. 
    Letters can be sent with your application or separately for receipt by April 1, 2022
  • Resume
  • Official college transcript

All internship applications should be mailed to:
Norton Museum of Art
Jodi Sypher, Director of Adult Learning and Engagement
1450 S Dixie Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

For more information, contact Jodi Sypher, Director of Adult Learning and [email protected]

2022 Summer Internship

The Norton Museum of Art Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to gain practical art museum experience, engage in intellectual discourse, and develop professional skills.

Meet our interns!

Support for the internship program was provided by The Mr. and Mrs. E. William Aylward Endowment and The Chastain Charitable Foundation Endowment.

Faculty

College programs at the Norton provide learning beyond the classroom and into the galleries.

College Partnerships

Instructors and Norton staff work together to create projects for courses. Students can give presentations in the Museum on art works on display, speak with staff about their careers, combine the Norton’s exhibitions and public programs with assignments, or other projects as appropriate. 


College Tours

Norton staff can tailor a 50-minute guided tour that addresses specific course content.

Still in middle or high school and want to get involved with the Norton? Learn more about opportunities for teens, including volunteering opportunities and our Teen Advisory Squad (TASq)! 

Find more information here.