University of Maryland Medical Center is looking for a Exhibition Intern - Fall Semester
UMMC is looking for a fall intern to support their Healing Arts Exhibition. This is a great opportunity for anyone internships in learnming more about art programming, exhibition planning, and arts management. Formal internship job description flyer is attached.
To apply: Students should send a resume and paragraph of interest to Clare Ziemann at M.Ziemann@umm.edu. Use the subject line "Exhibition Intern Application". Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
This is an unpaid internship/practicum opportunity, with eligibility for academic credit through the student’s program. At UMBC, this internship will count as ART 494 Art Internship, 3 credits. For details on how to apply internships as credit, visit this link.
Exhibition Coordinator (Student Intern / Practicum)
Healing Arts Exhibit – University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC)
Position Overview
The Exhibition Coordinator Intern will support the planning and execution of UMMC’s annual Healing Arts Exhibit—an initiative that highlights artistic expression from staff, their families, and volunteers, with a focus on healing, storytelling, and connection.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of healthcare, arts programming, and community engagement. The intern will work closely with a multidisciplinary team across Patient Experience, Marketing and Communications, Operations, and Quality Improvement to help bring the exhibit to life.
Learning Objectives
Through this experience, the intern will:
· Gain exposure to arts programming within a healthcare environment
· Develop project coordination and communication skills
· Learn fundamentals of exhibit planning, curation support, and event coordination
· Understand how creative expression contributes to team member and community well-being
Key Responsibilities
1. Exhibit Coordination Support
· Assist with organizing and tracking artwork submissions (e.g., basic intake logs, participant communication)
· Help maintain submission records and organize digital files (e.g., artist statements, images)
· Support coordination of exhibit layout planning and space preparation (e.g., artwork labeling, layout planning)
2. Communications & Participant Engagement
· Assist in drafting and organizing communications to participants (submission confirmations, updates, etc.)
· Help respond to general inquiries under guidance from the project team
· Support outreach efforts to encourage participation across UMMC campuses
3. Event & Reception Support
· Assist with planning and coordination of the exhibit reception (logistics, flow, materials)
· Support preparation of event materials (signage, labels, program content)
· Help coordinate day-of event setup and engagement activities
4. Creative & Programmatic Support
· Assist in organizing artist statements and storytelling elements
· Support integration of creative programming (e.g., spoken word, music, or interactive components)
· Contribute ideas to enhance engagement and participant experience
Structure & Supervision
· The intern will work under the guidance of the Healing Arts Exhibit project team, including leads in event planning, creative programming, and patient experience.
· Responsibilities will be clearly defined and supported; the intern is not expected to independently manage the exhibit.
Time Commitment
· Estimated ~120 hours over the fall semester (flexible based on project phase)
· Some flexibility for participation in key event dates (e.g., artwork drop-off/pickup, exhibit installation or reception)
· Hybrid role with both onsite and remote responsibilities
Qualifications (Preferred)
· Undergraduate student in Visual Arts, Arts Administration, Museum Studies, Public Health, Health Humanities, Communications, or related field
· Strong organizational and communication skills
· Interest in art, storytelling, and community engagement
· Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment