Katzenberger Foundation Art History Internship 2026 at the Smithsonian Institution

The Katzenberger Foundation Art History Internship offers undergraduate students hands-on experience at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. The program supports students with financial need who are interested in art history, research, and collections management. It is a paid, 10-week summer internship with a stipend of $8,000, conducted at Smithsonian art museums and archives.

Monetary stipend; hands-on research and collections experience at Smithsonian institutions; opportunities to engage with museum staff and contribute to projects.

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Applicants must be undergraduate students (junior or senior) or have graduated within the past six months, with an art history-related major.

Apply online through the SOLAA system; submit supporting documents including essay, transcripts, resume, and references.