Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern

The Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern will report to MOCA’s Curatorial Assistant, working closely with MOCA’s Chief Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs and Guest Co-curator, MOCA’s Curatorial Administrator, as well as staff from other departments as necessary. The Curatorial Intern will gain experience in the developmental processes of a thematic exhibition scheduled to open in the fall of 2026 at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. The intern will assist with object research, compiling a bibliography and exhibition histories, writing and editing artist entries, and more. Throughout the course of the summer, the intern will gain valuable insight into the exhibition and catalogue planning.

Work Hours: 9:30am–5:30pm, Monday through Friday, for 10 consecutive weeks from June–August 2025 (starting date flexible). While this internship is primarily on-site, the selected candidate should be prepared for occasional remote work, which will require a stable internet connection.

Carry out historical, object, and artist research for an upcoming exhibition and publication, including compiling a bibliography and exhibition histories

Assist in writing and editing artist entries for an exhibition catalogue

Update and expand records in the museum’s database (TMS training will be provided)

Draft correspondences to artists, artists’ estates, archives, and museums to seek permission for borrowing works, acquiring images and image rights, as well as for general inquiries

Assist with administrative tasks as needed

Observe and participate in departmental meetings as appropriate

Perform other related duties as assigned

GETTY MARROW INTERN REQUIRED ACTIVITIES:

Attend three mandatory Education Events:

Arts Summit (June 23)

Two Learning Community events in July, to be selected by the end of June (two dates will be selected from July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31)

Submit end-of internship evaluation.

Requirements:

Possess an interest in modern and contemporary art history, curation, and exhibition planning

A curiosity about museums, collection management, and publications is also preferred

Ability to write clear, concise, and well-researched texts on artists

Interest in rethinking postwar American art history

Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills

Detail-oriented and able to work independently

Ability to use Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in cultural institutions.

GETTY MARROW UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Member of a group underrepresented in museums and visual arts organizations, which can include groups defined by–among other things–socioeconomic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin and/or any life experiences that add diverse and underrepresented perspectives.

Currently enrolled undergraduate (bachelor's degree program, associate's degree program, or a vocational or technical program below the baccalaureate level). Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 1, 2025. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)

Reside or attend college in Los Angeles County;

United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a "green card" holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible; and

May have previously interned as a Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern at an organization other than MOCA.