2026 Exhibitions Project Management Intern: Spring

The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Founded by philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges is a public non-profit charitable organization. 

Job Description:

Position Title: 2026 Exhibitions Project Management Intern: Spring

Position Type: Part Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Division: Curatorial

Department: Exhibitions Planning, Art Management

Reports to: Senior Project Manager, Exhibitions

Date Reviewed: October 21, 2025

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 free 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:

Position Summary: The Exhibitions Project Management Intern will support the Exhibitions team in coordinating the development and execution of upcoming exhibitions and permanent collection rotations. This role offers hands-on experience in project tracking, interdepartmental communication, and logistical planning in a museum setting. This position will report to the Senior Project Manager of Exhibitions. Expected learning outcomes include experience with the full exhibition lifecycle, cross-departmental collaboration, and project management in a museum setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing exhibition timelines, checklists, and internal calendars
• Support communication across departments (Curatorial, Registration, Prep, Design, AV, etc)
• Help maintain project documents, presentations, loan forms, label copy, layouts, and installation materials
• Attend team meetings, take notes and follow up on action items
• Participate in on-site install prep as scheduling allows

Qualifications:

• Interest in exhibition planning, museum operations, or arts administration
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Programs, Asana) a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Timeline: 

Intern selected by: December 1st 

Schedule: 

Start Date: January 26, 2026 

End Date: April 18, 2026 

Inclement Weather Start Dates: February 2nd or February 9th 

Inclement Weather End Date: May 2, 2026 

Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor 

Undergraduate Interns: up to 20 hours per week 

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

Compensation: 

• Undergraduate Interns: $13.00 

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

Housing

Housing for internship positions is contingent upon the availability of funding and is not guaranteed. Internships that include housing explicitly state this within the position description. Any housing and/or relocation assistance provided is considered taxable income and will be reflected on the intern’s Form W-2. If housing is provided, priority will be given to students whose primary residence is more than 150 miles or three hours from 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 e