The museo DE arte DE puerto rico in partnership with the university of sagrado corazon and the university of puerto rico will develop a workplace-based learning and practice immersive experience

The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, a non-profit organization, received a $389,733 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative (CFDA #45.031). This 3-year grant, awarded from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2027, supports the development of a workplace-based learning and practice immersive experience for students.

Key activities include designing and implementing paid internships to grow student professional skills in museum studies and the arts, providing work experience in the creative sector, and expanding the way students can showcase their skills as employable cultural workers. Grant funds will support paid mentors for students, a lunch box speaker series, an annual internship alumni portfolio showcase with potential employers, and materials and supplies for these program components. The project outcomes will include the production of the museum's 25th anniversary celebration and the exhibition "Puerto Rico Plural."

Project activities include the design and implementation of internships that will grow student professional skills in museum studies and the arts, provide work experience in the creative sector, and expand the way students add depth and can incentivize their skills as employable cultural workers. Project funds will support paid mentors for students, a lunch box speaker series and an annual internship alumni portfolio showcase with potential employers, and materials and supplies for mentorship, a lunch box speaker series and an annual internship alumni portfolio showcase with employers. The resulting outcomes will include the production of the mapr 25TH anniversary celebration in conjunction with the production of the exhibition "puerto rico plural."