_         “The museum visits and tours in this program have given me a deeper appreciation for the different people that work in museums and how important their jobs are. It was an incredible opportunity to enter a two month summer portal where museums were not only open to having us visit their facilities but also excited to teach us what they know. Given how busy they are I am still very gratified at how graciously we were all treated and instructed. The people that we met really love what
they do.”
- Katie - Baruch College - Cooper-Hewitt Museum

        “I learned a great deal about grant writing and the inner workings of museum development. I can say with certainty that I know how to draft a foundation grant proposal as well as the letters of inquiry accompanying the proposal. I also know how to conduct effective prospect research using common non-profit software (Raiser’s Edge) and popular internet resources (ie. Foundation Directory Online). The program exposed me to both office and museum work, neither of which I had experienced before. I am extremely grateful both the skills I developed during my internship and the paychecks I received.”
- Sean - Reed College - Museum of the City of New York

        “I can’t express how grateful I am to have been a part of this program. God knows the city is flooded with unpaid internships, but to have an opportunity to be continually exposed to cultural institutions on a paycheck was unbelievable.”
- Kei - New York University - Queens Museum

·       “The program has taught and exposed me to many different career opportunities in the museum field. I would have never imaged that there are so many necessary departments and jobs to run a museum. Through learning about the different roles people have in a museum, I was also exposed to many people who are passionate about art and their work.”
- Eric - Boston University - Museum of Moving Image

·        “The program has exposed me to the workings of not only my own department, but the various departments of the museum. I have been able to talk to a variety of people: the Executive Director, the Head of Security, the artist-educators.”
- Alexandra - Columbia University - Queens Museum

          “I was amazed to learn about the different areas of post-undergraduate academia that are dedicated to training individuals for the many positions that museums have. It’s interesting to see the correlation between the growth of museums and the growth of education tailored to prepare people for these institutions. It also speaks to the importance of each position in a museum to the whole of the institution.”
- Helen - Columbia University - Rubin Museum

_        " This internship has definitely taught me how to be professional, and made me realize how important efficiency and communication are whenever you are dealing with people. Because my placement allowed me to experience the intersection of various artistic disciplines, I was able to see the inner-workings of different careers."
- Audrey - Carnegie Mellon - Noguchi Museum

        "I think that with the skills I developed, I personally grew as a career candidate. I also think that I was an active source of ideas and future possibilities for the museum's public education programming."
- Amalia - Columbia University - American Folk Art

        " I feel I became, fairly quickly, a valued member of the staff. Both sides really benefited quite a bit from this internship experience. I created a lot of work that I'm proud of, and was able to use and improve my design skills over the summer rather than letting myself get rusty. Also, being valued for my technical expertise inspired me to expand this area of my skills." 
- Katie - Pratt University - Scandinavia House

        "The program was jam packed with many different components that I had not been expecting so you can say it exceeded my expectations."
- Cynthia - George Washington University - ICP

        "This internship opportunity definitely allowed me to sharpen my professional skills particularly skills involving written and verbal communication. It also allowed me to further understand the importance of time management and efficient working styles."
- Ben - Reed College - El Museo del Barrio

        "I feel this was a fantastic opportunity to not only earn a paycheck getting real experience in a museum,
but also a great way to 'get a foot in the door'. "
- Jen - City College of New York - The Frick Collection

         “I really enjoyed going behind the scenes and having the opportunity to talk to conservationists – a side of museums that people rarely get to see. I learned a lot about the process of restoring and conserving art, and it is a process that I will consider when looking at works of art in the future.”
- Chantel - Yale University - ICP

        “This internship experience has been quite special to me. I’ve gained valuable work experience in my field; made important networking connections; and gained several friends along the way.” 
- Tina - The New School - Neue Galerie

        “I am deeply appreciative of our museum visits. Even though I was born and raised in NYC, this was the first summer that I’ve truly experienced all that New York has to offer. I think Arts Intern did a wonderful job of juggling a array of museums, with an array of activities at each.”
- Stephanie - Villanova University - Brooklyn Museum