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Kansas City - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Intern Spencer Art Reference Library & Archives Artist File Initiative
Application Deadline:8/7/2025
Location:Kansas City MO
Total Hours:160 hours(Fall)
Eligibility:Open to UMKC students approved for a Mellon Internship
About the Role
Are you passionate about archival research artist legacies and art history The Artist File Initiative (AFI) Intern will work within the Spencer Art Reference Library & Archives to support the Artist File Initiative a program that documents the careers of Kansas City artists. This internship provides hands-on experience in archival organization artist file management and research methodologies offering valuable skills in library sciences museum archives and curatorial research.
What Youll Do
  • Review & Organize Artist Files: Ensure consistency across the program by assessing files and identifying missing documents.
  • Develop Archival Structures: Rehouse copy and organize materials to meet archival standards and facilitate research access.
  • Create File Descriptions: Depending on time contribute written descriptions for newly organized files.
  • Engage with Artists & Their Legacies: Conduct oral histories with artists (if applicable) to further document their careers.
  • Learn Archival Best Practices: Gain a deep understanding of how physical and digital materials are preserved for long-term research use.
Who You Are
  • Must be anundergraduate student at UMKCpursuing a degree in the humanities.
  • Pursuing a degree in the Humanities with an interest in visual arts libraries or archival studies.
  • Familiar with research methodologies ideally using archival materials.
  • Strong in verbal written and observational skills.
  • Comfortable using Microsoft 365 (Word Excel etc.) (preferred).
  • Highly organized detail-oriented and passionate about preserving Kansas Citys artistic legacy.
  • Able to work independently while following established procedures and supervisor feedback.
Why Join Us
  • Gain practical experience in library and archival work within an encyclopedic art museum.
  • Work closely with museum professionals researchers and artists.
  • Develop essential skills in archival organization documentation and oral history collection.
Non-Discrimination
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art does not discriminate based on race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications merit and business need.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation please contact the People & Culture department.


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