[Getty Foundation](https://www.getty.edu/foundation)

$7,150 stipend per intern for 10-week, full-time summer internships; some host sites offer $7,400.

Paid summer internships for underrepresented undergraduates in LA museums and visual arts organizations to foster diversity in arts careers.

Multiple deadlines by host; internships are full-time, in-person, and highly competitive.

--- ## Description The Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships program provides paid, full-time summer internships for undergraduate students from backgrounds underrepresented in the arts, with the goal of introducing them to careers in museums and visual arts organizations. Internships are offered at the Getty Center and Getty Villa, as well as at over 70 museums and arts organizations throughout Los Angeles County. Since its inception in 1993, the program has supported more than 3,800 interns at 190 institutions, helping to diversify the arts sector and offering ongoing professional development for program alumni. Interns gain hands-on experience in a range of fields including curatorship, conservation, museum education, publications, digital projects, and public programming. The program is structured around a 10-week consecutive work period in summer, with mandatory participation in professional development events such as the Arts Summit and Learning Communities. --- ## Due Dates - **January 21, 2026:** Getty Center & Villa application deadline (online application due by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time) - **November 13, 2025:** Organizations' application deadline to host Getty Marrow interns (host orgs apply via Fluxx by 5:00 p.m. PST) - **April 1, 2026:** Application deadline for Active Cultures Getty Marrow Curatorial internship (apply via Airtable by 11:59 pm) - **April 3, 2026:** Application deadline for The Vincent Price Art Museum Getty Marrow Curatorial and Collections internship (deadline Friday, April 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PT) - **April 6, 2026:** Application deadline for Clockshop Curatorial internship (submit via Airtable) - **April 10, 2026:** Application deadline for Self-Help Graphics & Arts Documentation and Archive internship (deadline April 10, 2026 by 11:59 PM PST) - **April 11, 2026:** Application deadline for Contemporary Art Review Los Angeles (Carla) Publications and Operations internship - **April 12, 2026:** Application deadline for California Institute of the Arts East of Borneo Publications internship - **April 15, 2026:** Application deadline for American Cinematheque Archive and Film Festival Internship - **April 17, 2026:** Application deadline for Craft in America Digital Communications internship - **May 1, 2026:** Final date by which all LA-area internship positions will be filled *Note: Each host organization may set its own application deadline. Applicants should check the [internship listings](https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships/apply-internships-LA/) and individual host sites for specifics.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Intern stipend:** $7,150 for a 10-week, full-time (40 hours/week) summer internship at most sites; a few host organizations offer $7,400. - **Duration:** 10 consecutive weeks between June and August. - **Number of positions:** Approximately 25 at Getty; 80+ at LA-area organizations each summer. No housing or transportation is provided. Interns may be eligible for academic credit. --- ## Eligibility - **Academic status:** Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in a bachelor’s or associate’s degree program (including community college, trade school, or technical program below the baccalaureate level). Must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June. Students graduating the semester/quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. - **Residency:** Must attend college in or be a permanent resident of Los Angeles County. - **Citizenship:** U.S. citizens, permanent residents (green card holders), and students with DACA status valid through the internship period are eligible. - **Other:** Students from all fields of study are welcome; no prior museum or visual arts experience required. Prior Getty Marrow interns may apply again but must intern at a different organization each summer. Students enrolled in a second BA/BS program are not eligible. --- ## Application Process ### Internships at Getty Center & Villa - **Apply online** via the [Getty Marrow application portal](https://getty.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) by January 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m. PT. - **Materials required:** Personal statement, transcript(s), and one confidential letter of recommendation (submitted by recommender via portal). - **Selection:** Finalists contacted for interviews in March–April; all applicants notified by May. ### Internships at LA-area Organizations - **Apply directly** to participating organizations. Review the [sortable list of positions](https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships/apply-internships-LA/) (updated each March). - **Materials typically required:** Cover letter, resume, and sometimes references or writing samples (see individual postings for specifics). - **Deadlines:** Vary by organization; most between April 1–17, 2026. All positions filled by May 1, 2026. *Applicants may apply to multiple positions but can accept only one internship per summer.* --- ## Additional Information - Internships are full-time (approx. 40 hours/week), in-person, and run for 10 consecutive weeks between June and August. - The program is highly competitive; late or incomplete applications will not be considered. - Interns participate in mandatory professional development events. - No part-time or remote options are available (except where specified by host). - No housing or transportation provided. - Alumni receive ongoing career development opportunities. --- ## External Links - [Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships main page](https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships) - [FAQ for applicants](https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships/faq) - [How to apply for Getty Center & Villa internships](https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships/apply-getty-center-villa/) - [How to apply for internships in LA-area organizations](https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships/apply-internships-LA/) - [Getty Marrow Impact Report](https://www.getty.edu/interns-2020/report/) - [Information for host organizations](https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships/information-organizations) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | summerinterns@getty.edu | | Getty Foundation phone | (310) 440-7320 | | Getty Foundation address | 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1685 | | Program website | [https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships](https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships) | For technical issues with the application portal, email summerinterns@getty.edu. For questions about specific host organizations, contact the organization directly (see individual listings).

Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships

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