The vincent price museum at the east LOS angeles college will increase its capacity to facilitate museum internships at museums and cultural institutions for students enrolled in their museum…

This $545,646 federal Project Grant, awarded on August 1, 2024 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative (CFDA 45.031), will enable the Vincent Price Museum at East Los Angeles College to expand its museum internship program for students enrolled in the college's Museum Studies Certificate track.

The grant funds will support the creation of new partnerships with additional museums and cultural institutions to increase the roster of internship opportunities available to students. It will also provide technical assistance to students and offer stipend support for interns. The ultimate goal is to broaden and enhance the overall internship experience for students in the Museum Studies program at East Los Angeles College, developing their skills and preparing them for careers in the museum sector.

The vincent price museum at the east LOS angeles college will increase its capacity to facilitate museum internships at museums and cultural institutions for students enrolled in their museum studies certificate track. Project activities include the creation of new partnerships and expansion of its roster of participating museums, provide technical assistance to students, and offer support for interns. The project funds will support student stipends, administrative costs at hosting institutions, and outreach and student engagement. The resulting outcome is a wider and further enhanced internship experience for students in the museum studies program.