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: 2025 Grants and Research Development Intern_Fall

Division: Development

Department: Development

Reports to: Analyst, Strategic Projects and Relationships

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 new contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. A satellite to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary presents visual, performing, and culinary arts. The mission of the Momentary is to champion contemporary art’s role in everyday life and explore the unfolding story of contemporary American arts in an international context by actively commissioning and exhibiting outstanding works that explore new ideas and inspire action.

Position Summary:

The Development Internship with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is designed to provide an overview of the skills and responsibilities required to successfully research, identify, and cultivate donors and sponsors, including foundations. The Development Intern will contribute to the advancement of Crystal Bridges’ prospecting strategy while gaining practical experience and skills in the areas of research, proposal development, funder cultivation and stewardship, and grants management. The Development Intern will also receive an overview of the museum’s greater fundraising initiatives, including but not limited to membership, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and grants. The opportunity to customize specific projects is available based on the intern’s unique <