Ellsworth Kelly Studio - Summer Internship Program

The Ellsworth Kelly Studio, located in the idyllic Hudson Valley hamlet of Spencertown, New York, is seeking interns for its summer internship program. The seminal American artist Ellsworth Kelly (1923-2015) has a rich legacy and an active charitable foundation. His artwork continues to be exhibited globally and the Studio maintains the Ellsworth Kelly archive and over 10,000 original sculptures, paintings, prints and drawings. Ellsworth Kelly’s artworks are included in major museum collections around the world, including MoMA, Art Institute of Chicago, Tate Modern, SF MoMA, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and National Gallery of Art, to name only a few.

Candidates should be current or recently graduated MA/MS/MFA students who are focused on library studies/archives with an interest in 20th Century Art or American Abstraction. The current proposed internship term will run for 10 weeks beginning Monday, June 9 through Friday, August 15, 2025. While the daily schedule is somewhat flexible, interns are expected to work at the Studio during regular office hours (9am-5pm), Monday through Friday.

Intern placements and tasks will be based on the skills and experience of the applicant. Possible intern projects focus primarily on handling, processing, and digitizing archival material. Interns will work directly with studio staff on pertinent projects, acquire transferable skills, and learn about Kelly’s practice. Kelly was an avid notetaker and extremely disciplined in steering his career and studio practice – making his studio an exciting place for those interested in archival research and in 20th century abstract American art.

Housing within walking distance of the Studio will be provided. It is highly recommended that interns have a driver’s license and access to a car. The Studio will facilitate and assist with carpool and transportation when relevant/necessary. Several field trips will be organized to visit museum collections and to meet with industry leaders.

Spencertown is in the heart of a culturally rich region nestled between the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires. The studio is a 25-minute drive from downtown Hudson, NY (where the Amtrak station is located) and a 25-minute drive from Great Barrington, MA. The Studio encourages interns to take advantage of the diverse and exciting summer activities at nearby institutions like MASS MoCA, Tang Teaching Museum, Shaker Museum, Olana, Clark Art Institute, Tanglewood, and Jacob's Pillow. Summer is a beautiful season to be in upstate New York - especially for those who enjoy culture and the outdoors!

Please provide the following:

Cover letter (please limit to one page)

Resume (please limit to one page)

Two professional or academic references

**Interviews will take place on a rolling basis over Zoom**

03/28/2025