The national museum of mexican art in partnership with depaul university and the university of illinois at chicago will develop a yearlong internship program for undergraduate students

The National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago received a $556,726 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to develop a yearlong internship program for undergraduate students. The grant, awarded under the IMLS American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative (CFDA 45.031), will support the placement of interns in various museum departments, including education, youth initiatives, permanent collection, and visual art exhibitions. Project funds will cover computer equipment, software, professional development workshops, transit costs, and mentorship opportunities. The resulting outcome will be an ongoing internship structure with detailed program plans to continue growing with other organizations.

Project activities will include the placement of interns in distinct departments including education, youth initiatives, permanent collection, and visual art exhibitions. Project funds will support computer and software for intern activities, yearly professional development workshops, transit costs, and mentorship opportunities. The resulting outcome will be an ongoing internship structure with detailed program plans to continue growing with other organizations.