2026 Getty Marrow Internship
Curatorial Summer Internship at The Luckman Gallery
For over 30 years, the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship program has funded paid summer internships for outstanding students who are underrepresented in museums and visual arts organizations. This can include—among other things—socioeconomic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin and/or any life experiences that add diverse and underrepresented perspectives.
Eligibility is limited to currently enrolled undergraduates (bachelor’s degree program, associate’s degree program, or vocational or technical program below the baccalaureate level) who reside in or attend college in LA County. Students must have completed at least one semester of college by June 2026 and be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a “green card” holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible. Candidates may come from all areas of undergraduate study and need not have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.
The Luckman Gallery Curatorial intern will help to coordinate planning and realization of exhibitions and events that will take place at The Luckman Fine Arts Complex in the Fall of 2026. The fall line-up will include several presentations, including a large-scale travelling retrospective exhibition. The intern will learn processes for managing loan requests, liaising with multiple arts institutions, and communicating with artists and guest curators. The intern will also help create exhibition materials, including textual and visual materials, and learn how to develop and implement the visual identity of an exhibition. They will also provide support on planning gallery public programs such as artist talks, workshops, and other events associated with gallery exhibitions.
The curatorial intern will work closely with Gallery Manager Aaron Gomez to plan and coordinate the Fall 2026 exhibitions program for The Luckman Gallery. This is an in-person position that will take place from M-F, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on the Cal State LA campus for 10 weeks over the summer of 2026. An in-progress degree in art or art history is required, with a strong interest in contemporary art preferred. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Adobe Suite preferred. This internship is ideal for a student with an interest in exhibition coordination, program management, and public arts access for all.
To learn more about how to apply, please contact Aaron Gomez, Gallery Manager, at aaron@theluckman.org.
This opportunity is made possible with support from Getty through its Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship initiative.
