The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation has been running an International Internship Program at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection for the past 40 years.

The internship program is designed for students and recent graduates in art, art history or related disciplines, who are interested in gaining first-hand experience of how a museum is run and familiarity with an important collection of modern art.

The Internship Program at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection

The Internship Program at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection started in 1980. Approximately 150 international students who share a passion for art participate in the program on a yearly basis.

The Program

Information and history of the International Internship Program.

How to Apply

Learn about deadlines and guidelines on how to apply.

Funding the Program

Collaboration agreements with universities and institutions help to support the International Internship Program at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and allow deserving students to take part.

Internship Funds

Each year six candidates of particular merit are selected from among all applicants to receive scholarships dedicated to Anita Belgiorno-Nettis, Liesbeth Bollen, Veronica Bulgari, Alice Stone Ilchman, Frederick Ilchman, and Melissa Ulfane.

The PGC Interns Society

The Alumni group of the internship program aims to encourage networking between young people aiming to pursue a career in the museum sector and international professionals.