Matthew Wong Foundation Museum Internship
UMMA and the Matthew Wong Foundation established this internship in tribute to Matthew Wong (1984-2019), an internationally celebrated artist, poet, and 2007 University of Michigan graduate.
The Matthew Wong Foundation Museum Internship will offer paid positions across UMMA, supporting students with the essential financial resources, mentorship, and practical experience needed to advance their academic, artistic, and professional aspirations. The inaugural internship began in spring 2025.
UMMA and the Matthew Wong Foundation established this internship in tribute to Matthew Wong (1984-2019), an internationally celebrated artist, poet, and 2007 University of Michigan graduate. Wong, known for his exuberant paintings celebrating forms and colors, as well as expressing a sense of alienation and longing, gained global recognition for his poignant, introspective works shortly before his untimely death in 2019 at the age of 35.
Application for this internship is currently closed
This position will benefit advanced students who desire experience in curatorial research, exhibition development, and museum administrative work. Prior museum experience is not required, but successful applicants should have taken at least one advanced-level (300 or higher) art history course by the start of employment.
Application Status:
Closed
Department:
Curatorial Affairs
Location:
On-site at UMMA
Appointment:
Part-Time