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Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern

June 1 – August 7, 2026

Apply by April 1, 2026

The Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern will support the Active Culture’s ongoing and upcoming public programs for 2026. Working directly with the Curator and Executive Director, the intern will assist in the planning, implementation, and archiving of the organization’s performances, events, and community practice initiatives.

Key projects for the Curatorial Intern include:

• Assisting with production and delivery of artistic programming organized by our Curator, including an artist-led symposium and ongoing bimonthly book club and film series.
• Event and logistics support for Summer Solstice, a community gathering and meal held on the longest day of the year.
• Planning and research for our fall Art and Ecologies Convening
• Supporting artists in their research and development for upcoming projects.
• Coordinating studio and site visits with local partners, artists, and collaborators.

Broadly, their scope of work will include administrative support, curatorial research, and community engagement across AC’s programming, with an additional focus on supporting our long term projects. The intern will gain curatorial experience in the development of public programs and work collaboratively with artists and cultural partners in Los Angeles and beyond.

This position will be hybrid remote and in-person, with regular check-ins and weekly meetings with the Active Cultures curatorial team; participating in studio and site visits; and supporting events and programs. An interest in contemporary art and performance, as well as food studies, foodways cultures, and ecological practices is preferred. Additional areas of interest might include community organizing, arts administration, and education. AC will prioritize applicants who demonstrate strong writing and research skills; an enthusiasm for public programming initiatives and supporting artists; and a willingness to learn, ask questions, challenge themselves, and work independently.

The Getty Marrow Curatorial Internship is a ten-week, full time position beginning in June 2026 with a $7,400 stipend.
Please include with your application as attachments:

• A current resume (one page maximum)
• A cover letter describing your interest in the internship (one page)
• A current writing sample

To apply, please fill out the application form HERE.

For questions, contact sonia@active-cultures.org