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Winter 2025 Curation Internships at the Cheadle Center Are you interested in working with botanical and zoological specimens in a museum history museum? Then consider applying for an internship at the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration! The Cheadle Center manages over a half million specimens in the UCSB Natural History Collection, and we work extensively with student interns to assist us with the curation of the collection: https://ccber.ucsb.edu/collections-biodiversity/collections-biodiversity-overview Interns are trained in a variety of curation and collection areas, including imaging and digitizing specimens, mounting and curating specimens, and museum conservation. The Cheadle Center will be accepting six interns for the winter quarter. Available times are either Tuesdays 2:00–5:00 PM or Wednesdays 2:00–5:00 PM. The internship is 3 hours per week, 30 hours per quarter. Please send Collections Manager, Dr. Greg Wahlert, a letter of interest and a resume if you are interested in our winter internship: wahlert@ccber.ucsb.edu |
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Katzenberger Foundation Art History Internship, Central Smithsonian Wide Internships Application opens: January 6, 2025 Stipend Amount: $5000 ($500/week) Function: Art & Art History For more information and how to apply, visit https://internships.si.edu/opportunity/katzenberger-foundation-art-history-internship |
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To strengthen its reputation as a world class internship program, the Smithsonian's Office of Academic Appointments and Internships (OAAI) has created a Undergraduate Internships
Internships at art, architecture, and other kinds of institutions are a great way for students pursuing degrees in Art and Architectural History and Museum Studies to explore employment possibilities relevant to those fields. Internships are generally unpaid, and students must take the initiative in finding and applying for them. A number of possibilities, both on and off campus, are listed on this website, including a few that are taken as courses in other departments. More can be found in the downloadable Internship Opportunities flyer 
and internships are often advertised in the History of Art & Architecture Newsletter for majors and minors in the department. Students also use their own initiative in finding other internship opportunities.
Students can earn academic credit for internships under five course numbers in the Department of the History of Art & Architecture: ARTHI 192A, B, C, D, and E. Each course can be taken for one to four units, and students can take a maximum of twelve units total in these courses throughout their time at UCSB. ARTHI 192A-D internships are on campus, ARTHI 192E internships are off campus. Application instructions for ARTHI 192A-C are indicated below; those for ARTHI 192D-E depend on the entities or institutions to which students apply. After securing an internship, students will need to submit an Internship Proposal Form for course enrollment and credit, but should consult with their faculty or staff supervisors at UCSB before doing so. Those who need further guidance can contact the Undergraduate Advisor, arthistory-ug-arthi@ucsb.edu 
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ARTHI 192A-B (optional grading)
Art, Design & Architecture Museum / Architecture and Design Collection Internships
AD&A Museum Internships 
(ARTHI 192A) vary based on availability and student interest; options include internships in the Architecture and Design Collection (ARTHI 192B), which are archival. Students intern for the full academic year and attend a weekly seminar; applications are accepted during spring quarter for the following year. For application information, contact the 2024-2025 Intern Coordinator, Nathan Segura, nathansegura@ucsb.edu . Four units earned through these internships may be applied to the Museum Studies emphasis or minor. If taken for a letter grade the units may also be applied to the other HAA major and minor tracks. Otherwise, students receive only units.
AD&A Museum Education and Outreach Program
The Education team collaborates with curators, artists, and staff to produce educational materials for, and plan and execute outreach events relating to, upcoming and current AD&A Museum exhibitions. Interns will exercise their writing, project management, communication, and teaching abilities; learn to plan and lead museum tours for the university and local communities; interact with different art and museum professionals; and promote art appreciation with various target audiences. For more information, contact the 2024-2025 EOP Coordinator, Carlyle Constantino, carlyleconstantino@ucsb.edu .
ARTHI 192C (pass/no pass grading)
Material / Image Research Lab (MIRL) Internship
An internship in Material / Image Research Lab (MIRL) aids in developing skills in visual technologies and/or object study for research and in education. The internship may be designed with a focus in one or more of these areas:
- image technology related to research in Art and Architectural History
- archival work with 35mm slides and potentially materials from the Architecture and Design Collection
- object study in collaboration with the AD&A Museum and MIRL, including object storage, handling, transfer and display
To apply, send your resume, a list of related work experience and coursework, and a clear outline of your goals for an internship to: mirl@arthistory.ucsb.edu . Applications are due four weeks before the beginning of the quarter in which the student intends to start working. For more information, contact MIRL via email or at (805) 893-2509.
ARTHI 192D-E (pass/no pass grading)
ARTHI 192D internships are on campus but administered by UCSB entities other than the AD&A Museum, ADC, or MIRL. ARTHI 192E internships are off-campus at art, architecture, and other kinds of institutions.
Students should begin the process for getting academic credit in the quarter before they intend to start working as an intern. Once they have secured an internship, they should meet with their faculty supervisor, who will check that the internship is appropriate for academic credit and let them know the requirements. Four units earned through these internships may be applied to the Museum Studies emphasis or minor. Otherwise, students receive only units. For more information contact the Director of Museum Studies, Dr. Carole Paul, paul@arthistory.ucsb.edu , who usually serves as the faculty supervisor for these internships.
Other Internship Possibilities at UCSB
CHEADLE CENTER FOR BIODIVERSITY & ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (CCBER) (ARTHI 192D, pass/no pass grading)
Contact: Dr. Katja Seltmann, seltmann@ccber.ucsb.edu or Dr. Greg Wahlert, wahlert@ccber.ucsb.edu .
The CCBER Museum and Curation Internship Program offers specialized internships throughout the collections and by partnering interns with collections researchers. Learning opportunities include specimen curation, specimen digitization, occasional field work, citizen science initiatives, and museum best practices.
INTERNSHIP IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECORD-KEEPING AND COLLECTIONS (ANTH 178, optional grading)
Contact: Prof. Amber VanDerwarker, vanderwarker@anth.ucsb.edu
Interns serve as assistants in the department's Central Coast Information Center or Repository for Ethnographic and Archaeological Collections or both.
INTERNSHIP IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ANTH 183, optional grading)
Contact: Prof. Amber VanDerwarker, vanderwarker@anth.ucsb.edu
Interns serve as assistants or trainees in the archaeological programs of a governmental agency, a museum, or a private firm in the local area. In collaboration with the instructor and an extramural archaeologist, the student conceives a set of activities for the internship.
EXHIBITION STUDIES INTERNSHIP IN ART (ART 192ES)
Contact: Prof. Kim Yasuda, yasuda@ucsb.edu
This internship provides pedagogical and practical support for students exhibiting work within the Art Building and other venues across campus such as Cheadle Hall and the University Library. Among other skills, the course will include intensive training in exhibition scheduling and curating, installation and display, the production of didactic supplements such as information sheets, wall texts and titles, methods of promotion as well as de-installation and art handling.
INDIGENOUS STUDIES INTERNSHIPS (CH ST 115N, optional grading)
Contact: Prof. Gerardo Aldana, gvaldana@chicst.ucsb.edu
Introduction to NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) and campus repatriation efforts toward compliance through supporting and/or contributing to the work of the UCSB Repository of Archaeological and Ethnographic Collections . Students learn about local indigenous community issues and allyship and acquire archival, collections, database and/or GIS experience based on interest. Internships comprise attendance at a one-hour seminar each week and flexible hours of supervised work.
Internship Possibilities in the Santa Barbara Area
*This is a selective list; there are many more galleries and museums in the Santa Barbara area. All courses taken off-campus must be taken as ARTHI 192E (pass/no pass grading) if the student would like to receive units for their internship. These units count towards general degree requirements, NOT major requirements, with the exception that the units may apply to Area A of the upper-division requirements of the History of Art & Architecture major with an Emphasis in Museum Studies or Museum Studies minor
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, SANTA BARBARA CHAPTER (AIASB) 
Contact: Tara Rizzi, Executive Director
229 E. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
tararizzi@aiasb.com or (805) 966-4198
ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA
Contact: Allison Marcillac, Executive Director
229 E. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
info@afsb.org or (805) 965-6307
Contact: Ceilidh Birkhahn, Programs
120 S Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara, 93105
info@artsfundsb.org or (805) 900-7005
The mission of The Arts Fund is to create, support, and administer programs and projects that foster the arts for the people of Santa Barbara County; to act as a catalyst which maximizes the effectiveness of arts resources; and to nurture collaborative relationships with other arts organizations. Interns will gain experience in arts administration, art gallery management, and nonprofit administration. Specific projects can be tailored to meet the students’ interests in many areas including, but not limited to: marketing, community relations, educational outreach, events management, fundraising, grant writing and development. To apply, send your resume and a cover letter indicating your areas of interest to the email address above.
Contact: Natalie Sanderson, Director of Collections, Conservation & Exhibitions
1387 E. Valley Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
natalie@casadelherrero.com or (805) 565-5653, ext. 104
CASA DOLORES, CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE POPULAR ARTS IN MEXICO
Contact: Sonia Khachikians
1023 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
casadoloressb@gmail.com or (805) 963-1032
Casa Dolores, Center for the Study of the Popular Arts of Mexico, is a nonprofit organization devoted to the collection, preservation, study, and exhibition of an extensive variety of objects of the popular arts of Mexico. Our Collections Internship is set up to assist with the ongoing inventory of the collection and ongoing or upcoming exhibitions. Interns spend most of their time on collection inventory, cataloging, tagging, labeling, and researching artifacts, but may also assist with ongoing special projects. To apply for this internship, please submit a resume and cover letter by e-mail to casadoloressb@gmail.com .
Contact: Gena Dillon, Office Manager
P.O. Box 23557, Santa Barbara, CA 93121
faclofficemanager@gmail.com or (805) 564-3438
Contact: Sierra Butler, Receptionist
695 Ashley Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
sbutler@lotusland.org or (805) 969-3767, ext. 101
THE SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN, PRITZLAFF CONSERVATION CENTER GALLERY
Contact: Kate Davis, Interpretation and Evaluation Coordinator
1212 Mission Canyon Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105
kdavis@sbbg.org or (805) 682-4726, ext. 160
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY OFFICE OF ARTS & CULTURE
Contact: Sarah York Rubin, Executive Director
Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St., Third Floor, Rotunda Tower, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
sarah@sbac.ca.gov or (805) 568-3992
SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM (Collections)
Contact: Collections Department
136 E. De la Guerra St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
collections@sbhistorical.org or (805) 966-1601, ext. 108
Gain experience in managing the museum's collections, which include prints, paintings, sculptures, textiles and other items of historical significance. Complete an inventory of objects, re-housing and arranging objects, conserving objects in archival boxes. Assist in collections registration by assigning accession numbers and object ID numbers, creating and digitizing catalog records.
SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM (Education)
Contact: Education Department
136 E. De la Guerra St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
emily@sbhistorical.org or (805) 966-1601, ext. 104
As a volunteer, you will have the chance to develop new skills, meet like-minded people, and provide real and meaningful educational opportunities for the Santa Barbara community. Opportunities include assisting the Education Department with tours and community programs; developing, implementing and marketing school and adult programs; and creating interpretive materials for new exhibitions.
Contact: Jessica Tade, Deputy Director
113 Harbor Way, Ste. 190, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
jtade@sbmm.org or (805) 284-0299
SANTA BÁRBARA MISSION ARCHIVE-LIBRARY (SBMAL)
Contact: Research
2201 Laguna St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105
research@sbmal.org
Contact: Margot Dement, Human Resources Director
1130 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
mdement@sbma.net or hr@sbma.net or (805) 884-6440
Internships vary, most require office or computer skills.
SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Contact: Human Resources
2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
hr@sbnature2.org or (805) 682-4711
SANTA BARBARA TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION (SBTHP)
Contact: Andrew Doran, Director of Membership & Event Rentals
123 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2215
andrew@sbthp.org or (805) 961-5374
The SBTHP offers internships in the following areas: Museum Education, Museum Curation, Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Development and Public Relations, and Events.
SULLIVAN GOSS - AN AMERICAN GALLERY
Contact: Nathan Vonk
11 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
nathan@sullivangoss.com or (805) 730-1460
Contact: Ralph and Diane Waterhouse
La Arcada Plaza, 1114 State Street, Suite 9, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
art@waterhousegallery.com or (805) 962-8885
Education Abroad Programs
Study Abroad for History of Art & Architecture Majors
The Department of History of Art & Architecture encourages its students to complete some portion of their undergraduate study through UCSB’s Education Abroad Program for HAA students . History of Art & Architecture majors can deepen their understanding of the art and culture of particular nations and regions by studying at a foreign university while adding an international dimension to their undergraduate education. Because all courses taken through EAP are accepted as UC courses, students may spend as much as a year of study at a foreign university with no loss of time completing their degrees. Honors majors have the extraordinary opportunity to use their period abroad for first-hand research on their honors thesis projects.
Find additional information at UCSB Education Abroad Program .
Art History Club
The Art History Club is a space to meet and bond with students in the department through activities such as museum and gallery visits. The club will also create a platform for students to learn about the department, career paths, get to meet graduate students and professors, and hear art talks.
An art history major or minor is not a requirement for membership meetings but events will be curated toward the needs and interests of art history majors.
Interested? Scan the QR code on the left to fill out a Google form with your contact information and follow the Art History Club at @arthistoryucsb for updates and details!