Educational resources
Tours: Private group tours are available by request. The Museum's docents will tailor their presentations to your group's age level and interests. Call 617-552-8587 at least two weeks in advance to schedule a tour. The tours are free, but there is a charge to pay for security when tours scheduled outside the museum's regular hours.
We may also be able to provide you with additional texts or help you contact a BC faculty member with expertise in your area of interest. Contact Margaret Neeley 617-552-4676 or margaret.neeley@bc.edu for assistance.
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Program Overview |
Since 1993, the McMullen Museum has offered internships to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in classes at Boston College and graduate students enrolled in local Museum Studies programs. The program is geared to students interested in exploring the careers available in art museums. As a museum focused on mounting in-house exhibitions, the McMullen Museum familiarizes interns with not only the general inner workings of museums but also the detailed process of producing exhibitions. Interns work closely with Margaret Neeley, Publications and Exhibitions Administrator, and Diana Larsen, Exhibition and Collections Manager/Designer, in various aspects of exhibition planning. Projects are given
to interns based on their individual skills and interests: The McMullen Museum seeks applicants with a positive attitude who are eager to learn. Applicants must work efficiently and demonstrate excellent research skills, attention to detail, strong organizational and administrative skills, and the ability to problem-solve. |
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Internship Opportunities |
Given the diverse nature of the exhibition production process, the Museum encourages students not only of art history but also of other disciplines to apply. Interns volunteer a minimum of three hours per week (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) for the duration of the internship. Interns working during the summer volunteer a minimum of eight weeks but have the option to choose a start and end date. If a University holiday coincides with an intern’s scheduled day to work, the intern is not required to reschedule. All internships are unpaid. Students may request credit from their academic department. |
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Spring 2010 |
January 19–May 6, 2010 |
Application Deadline: November 18, 2009 |
Summer 2010 |
May 24–August 28, 2009 |
Application deadline: April 12, 2010 |
How to Apply |
Please submit the following to Margaret Neeley, Publications & Exhibitions Administrator, via e-mail at margaret.neeley@bc.edu. |
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Cover Letter |
One page only. Include your availability, reasons you are interested in interning at the McMullen Museum, what you would like to gain from your experience at the Museum, and the skills you will bring to the position. |
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Résumé/ |
One page only. |
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Two References |
Name, title, phone number, and email address. |
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Please submit all materials in one pdf package. Only complete applications will be reviewed. | ||