Curatorial Intern

Job Description

Curatorial Intern | Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment

The Tone:
This is an internship at Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, located in Brooklyn, NY. The company is known for creating bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences, operating at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement through marquee properties like the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty, and Barclays Center. This role supports The Art Initiative, a multi-year contemporary art program integrated within Barclays Center, transforming it into a dynamic site for artistic inquiry and public engagement. The organization emphasizes a pursuit of excellence, constant innovation, and a deep commitment to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Brooklyn, NY
• Pay: $18 hourly
• Team: Curatorial Lead and project teams
• Mission: Support the development, presentation, care, and interpretation of artworks featured through the multi-year contemporary art program.
• Tech Stack: Google Workspace

What You’ll Actually Do
• Commissioning & Curatorial Support: Support various aspects of the commissioning process for upcoming public art projects, including artist research, meeting preparation, and participation in discussions.
• Tours & Engagement: Assist in developing a structured tour program and occasionally lead private or small-group tours for internal stakeholders and guests, helping to create interpretive frameworks.
• Educational & Interpretive Materials: Contribute to drafting and editing interpretive texts, wall labels, and digital content, and develop engagement tools and educational materials related to commissioned artworks.
• On-Site Stewardship & Artwork Care: Regularly work at Barclays Center to conduct visual checks of installed artworks, document issues, and assist in developing maintenance protocols and care documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: College seniors, graduate students, or recent graduates with a strong interest in contemporary art, public art, museum education, or curatorial practice.
• Experience: Not explicitly defined by years, but candidates must be current college seniors, graduate students, or recent graduates.
• Skills: Clear written and verbal communication, comfort speaking with small groups, strong observational skills, reliability, organization, attention to detail, comfort working in a busy public-facing environment, collaborative work ethic, initiative within defined responsibilities, strong research and writing skills.
• Bonus: Prior experience in museums, galleries, education, or arts organizations.