Applications for the fellowship should include a short biography and statement of intent describing the relevance of the travel itinerary to the student’s interest in art, examples of the student’s work, an official transcript of the student’s undergraduate record, and two letters
of recommendation from members of the Yale faculty.

The fellowship is open to all Yale undergraduates. While preference will be given to studio-art majors, students majoring in other fields are invited to apply.

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Nancy Horton Bartels Scholar Internships 2009–10
Application deadline: Friday, March 27

Nancy Horton Bartels Scholar Internships provide funds for four undergraduate students to participate in academic year internships at the Yale University Art Gallery and the Yale Center for British Art. The four internships are offered annually, two at the Gallery and two at the Center, and are funded by an endowment established in 2005 by Henry E. and Nancy Horton Bartels. Mr. and Mrs. Bartels are graduates of Cornell University.

The internships familiarize students with the operations of museums and curatorial departments. Interns work in a curatorial department for ten hours per week for two consecutive semesters and receive a stipend on an hourly basis.

Nancy Horton Bartels Scholar Internships are awarded to students who demonstrate superior performance in their respective fields. Applications must include: a cover letter describing the relevance of the potential internship to the student's larger goals, an official transcript of the student's undergraduate record, and two letters of recommendation from faculty. Students should be seniors, juniors, or sophomores during the time they hold the internship.

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Art Museum Scholar Summer Internships
Application deadline: Friday, March 27

Art Museum Scholar Summer Internships will provide funds for four undergraduate Yale students to participate in summer internships at the Yale University Art Gallery, the Yale Center for British Art, or other art museums. Art Museum Summer Scholar Interns will receive a stipend of up to $3,000. Internships must be eight weeks.

At least one of the four internships is to be held at the Yale University Art Gallery and one at the Yale Center for British Art. The internships at the Gallery and the Center will familiarize students with the operation of museums and curatorial departments and will provide an opportunity to work on a project related to a specific aspect of the museum’s collection. Students seeking opportunities with other art museums must procure such internships on their own. Although the awards are open to students in any field, preference will be given to Yale students whose interests lie in American art and/or British art.

Internships will be awarded to students who demonstrate superior performance in their respective fields. Applications for the internship must include a cover letter describing the student’s interest in a particular aspect of the museum’s collection or operations and the relevance of the internship to the student’s larger goals, an official transcript of the student’s undergraduate record, and two letters of recommendation. If the student is seeking funding for an internship at an art museum other than the Yale University Art Gallery or the Yale Center for British Art, the cover letter should describe the internship and the status of the student’s application. A letter confirming a secured internship will also be required.

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Gallery Guide Program

Yale undergraduates are invited to apply to become student Gallery Guides at the Yale University Art Gallery. Gallery Guides offer tours for the public and lead outreach programs for the community, such as after-school workshops for children. Guides also organize special programs at the Gallery, including lecture series and social events.

Training occurs during the fall semester, with sessions every Thursday and Friday from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. During training, students meet with curators and faculty to learn about the collection and the daily operations of the museum. After the first semester’s training, Gallery Guides lead tours of the collection and develop and maintain interpretive materials and programs. The time commitment is approximately five hours per week.

The application process for 2008–9 will be announced in spring 2008.

For more information, please contact Aja Armey at aja.armey@yale.edu.

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Bursary Employment

Bursary students assist museum staff in every department of the Yale University Art Gallery. Through their employment, bursary students have the opportunity to interact and learn directly from curators, scholars, and educators as well as broaden their knowledge of art history and prepare for future career opportunities. Bursary students are important members of the staff and essential to the ongoing operations of the museum. Positions range from general office support to research for curatorial departments and assisting with the installation of special exhibitions.

Student positions are posted on the Yale Student Employment Web site at http://www.yale.edu/seo.