Overview
Artist-in-Residence Intern: Summer; not Jobs in Bentonville, USA at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Position: 2026 Performance and Artist-in-Residence Intern: Summer (Housing not provided)
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 community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful.
Job Description:
Position Title: 2026 Performance and Artist-in-Residence Intern:
Summer (Housing not Provided)
Position Type: Part Time/Full Time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Department: Performance
Reports to: Curator of Performance
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 contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. 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 community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful.
You belong here: make the most of this moment.
Position Summary:
The Intern, Performance & Artist-in-Residence is a member of the Curatorial team who supports the programmatic vision through curatorial and administrative support as well as the multiple initiatives of the Artist in Residence Program. Reporting to the Curator, Performance and Director, Artist-in-Residence the Intern, Performance & Artist-in-Residence supports an active team in the research, planning and implementation of Performance and Artist-in-Residence activities across Crystal Bridges and the Momentary, including but not limited to: exhibitions, festivals, artist talks, special projects, and Artist-in-Residency visitors and programs.
Through curatorial research, producing, administration, planning and hosting, the Intern, Performance & Artist-in-Residence will support communication with artists and their representatives, external contractors, and community partners. This position requires being knowledgeable of all programs under the purview of Performance and the Artist-in-Residence program and acting as a bridge between idea generation, practical production, audience experience and artist relations. A strong collaborative spirit and interest in and experience with performance and artist relations is required.
Application Materials
: Interns that do not submit a resume AND cover letter will not be considered for this opportunity. Please answer the following questions in your cover letter when submitting your application.
What interests you most about supporting performance programming and artist-in-residence initiatives in a museum setting?
This position involves supporting logistics for visiting artists, including housing and transportation. What strategies would you use to ensure these arrangements are handled efficiently and thoughtfully?
This internship requires balancing curatorial research, administrative tasks, and event support. How do you prioritize and manage competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment?
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performance:
- Support research and content development for the ongoing program of performances, presentations, commissions, and artist residencies
- Support writing, including program notes, program descriptions, marketing copy, wall texts, content guides for use internally, and catalogue entries
- Support artist led, public facing opportunities under the supervision of Curator
- Support design, development and presenting of internal and external share outs
- Support development, maintenance, and monitoring of Performance budget in collaboration with collaborating departments
- Support venue tours and brief staff and volunteers on program details
- Provide organizational support for Performance projects, including scheduling project meetings, booking meeting rooms, preparing agendas and sending out notes focused on next steps
- Support…
Title: Artist-in-Residence Intern: Summer; not
Company: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Location: Bentonville, USA
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