Evening parties are becoming more and more common at museums. They often appeal to a younger crowd, offer a new way to engage with collections, and add to the cultural nightlife of a city. Events involving alcohol, dance, and large crowds can give museums of …
This week’s post is brought to you by Melissa Kansky, a first-year student in the Museum Education M.A. program at Tufts, …
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Canterbury Shaker Village is offering several full-time internship opportunities with $1000 stipend and onsite housing for summer and/or fall 2018 (flexible start and end dates). Under the jurisdiction of the Education Department, interns will gain work experience in a variety of museum operations including offering guided tours, developing family-friendly activities, and demonstrating historic trades. Interns will also have the opportunity to develop their own research-based project that may be incorporated into future Village programming.
Ideal candidates will be energetic, self-disciplined, comfortable interacting with diverse staff and visitors of all ages, and have good research skills and familiarity with curatorial practices. Recent graduates as well as currently enrolled students in a relevant BA or MA program are welcome to apply. Applicants must be willing to work some weekends. To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation to Becky Soules, Daily Visitor & Youth Programs Manager at rsoules@shakers.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; preferred deadline of March 1, 2017.
This post comes from Jules Long, a student in the Tufts History and Museum Studies program. On October 19, 2017, an ancient Roman ship’s floor mosaic—which had been turned into a coffee table—was repatriated to Italy in a ceremony held by Italian and American officials. …
Happy New Year Museum lovers! Here’s to the next twelve months of dialogue, thoughtful interpretation, social action, and reflection in our institutions. With a new year, comes a host of new museums opening around the world! Here are 8 new museums opening in 2018. Take …
Historic Newton is seeking an intern to work with the Community Engagement Manager in the winter/spring of 2018. The intern will create and manage content about special events, including our 2018 Newton House Tour. Familiarity with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram is required. The ideal candidate will also have basic skills in photography and writing. Interest in history and architecture is a plus. Although we cannot offer financial compensation, this position is a wonderful experience in a non-profit setting and we are happy to provide future recommendations. We estimate a 3-4 hour per week commitment for the internship. Please apply by January 15 to social@historicnewton.org. Historic Newton is an equal opportunity employer.