JR Shaw Institute for Art in Canada Internship Program

Closing Date of Opportunity: February 28, 2025

Name or Organization: Glenbow Musuem

Contact Email: janderson@glenbow.org.

Website: https://www.glenbow.org/careers/

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The JR Shaw Institute for Art in Canada Internship Program was established to give students opportunities at Glenbow. By working on projects with team members across the museum, conducting in-depth research on art in Canada, and exploring current issues facing art galleries and museums across the country, interns will develop foundational skills and knowledge for their future careers. Reporting to the Director of the JR Shaw Institute for Art in Canada, interns will work extensively with collections and archives at Glenbow. No previous experiences working in a museum or gallery or study in these areas are required, but a passion for the visual arts is essential. You will have multiple opportunities to work with people engaged in reimagining Glenbow, and it is important to come to the program excited about the possibilities for museums in the future. The team at Glenbow is deeply committed to making the organization radically accessible and engaged with diverse communities, and interns must come prepared to contribute to this work with enthusiasm, creativity, and integrity.

Program Structure

The JR Shaw Institute for Art in Canada Internship Program has three core components, and interns will be expected to actively participate in all of them. The program elements are:

- Department Projects: Though this program is hosted by the JR Shaw Institute for Art in Canada, interns will have the opportunity to work on projects led by multiple departments at Glenbow. Specific projects are confirmed during orientation, but interns can expect to work with staff from Collections & Curatorial, Finance, People & Culture, External Relations & Marketing, Production, Advancement, Visitor Experience, and/or Programming.

- Research Study: Working as part of a team conducting research on art in Canada, interns will develop research projects that explore key areas of Glenbow’s art collections and support future projects. At the conclusion of the program, interns will have opportunities to present their projects.

- Decolonization and Reconciliation: At Glenbow, reconciliation is one of our core values and we are committed to decolonizing the museum. Interns will participate in a program every other week that is designed to learn about reconciliation in museums and art galleries in Canada today. Activities may include time with Elders, land-based learning, researching repatriation, and/or discussing decolonizing curating principles.

Eligibility

The JR Shaw Institute for Art in Canada Internship Program is open to current undergraduate students and individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree within the last twelve months. Previous experience working in a museum is not expected, and in-depth knowledge of art in Canada is not a requirement. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. As well, applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and may be requested to provide proof during the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply for the JR Shaw Institute for Art in Canada Internship Program, applicants must visit Glenbow.org/Careers and be prepared to submit the following elements:

- CV: Please ensure your CV includes all relevant lived experiences that you wish to share with the selection committee—feel free to go beyond education or work experience.

- Transcript: Please submit an academic transcript. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide an academic reference.

- Personal Statement: Please write a personal statement telling us about why this program interests you and how it will contribute to your career goals. What are you most interested in learning about? What experiences have inspired you? What will you bring to projects and conversations about radical accessibility and reimagining the museum? Make sure you tell us anything you want us to know about you! Please write up to 500 words, or, if you prefer to submit a video statement, please submit a link to a video that is no more than 5 minutes in length

Please guidelines for more information: https://www.glenbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JRSIAC_Internship_Program.pdf