Getty Marrow Curatorial Internship, Library Foundation of Los Angeles

Library Foundation of Los Angeles

Summer 2026

Internship Dates: June 1 – August 7th; Getty Marrow Undergraduate Interns must work full-time (no more than 40 hours a week)

The Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA) seeks a curatorial intern to assist with planning and implementation of a special exhibition that will feature the fabrication of the newly-commissioned World’s Largest Pop-Up Book. The project, produced in partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) as part of the centennial celebrations for LA Central Library, will open in mid-July 2026 and run through November 2026.

This exhibition will highlight Central Library’s Toy Movable Collection, an archive of over 1,000 intricate pop-up books, and explore the surprising significance of Los Angeles to the history of pop-up and movable books. The World’s Largest Pop-Up Book represents a significant logistical and engineering feat, and the original artwork by Daniel González is sure to engage the library’s diverse audiences. Since the show will open in the middle of the internship period, this will be a very exciting time to see behind the scenes of a unique large-scale exhibition in its final stages of development.

The curatorial intern’s tasks will include assisting with exhibition materials and displays during installation, development of content for the project website and social media, and regular communication with project team members, including LFLA and LAPL staff, the commissioned artist, paper engineer, designer, fabricators, and preparators. The intern may also assist with exhibition opening celebration logistics, and documentation needed for world record certification. Following the public launch of the exhibition additional tasks may include assisting with associated public programs and conducting original research for future exhibitions.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 2026. Students who graduated after April 1, 2026 are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
• Attend college in OR be a permanent resident of LA County; and
• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a "green card" holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible.
• Getty Marrow Undergraduate interns can participate multiple times, but must intern at a different organization each summer.

While this internship is intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in museums and visual arts professions, we encourage eligible candidates from all backgrounds to apply for consideration.

Getty and LFLA are equal-opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait under the law. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study at any higher education institution—community college, trade school, and public and private university—and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.

Internship Duration, Dates

10 Weeks, June 1-August 7, 2026

Status/Hours

Full-time, Monday-Friday/ 9:30 AM-6:00 PM

Stipend Amount (Salary)

$7,400.00 for the 10 weeks (paid semi-monthly according to LFLA payroll schedule)

Location

In-person at the Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles

To move forward with consideration for this opportunity, we kindly ask that you submit the complete application materials outlined in the posting. In addition to your résumé and cover letter, this includes a brief writing sample (1–3 pages) that demonstrates your independent research and writing style. The writing sample may be from coursework or another academic project.

Please ensure that all materials:

• Are your original work
• Are submitted together in one email
• Are sent directly to Todd Lerew, Director of Special Projects, at ToddLerew@lfla.org

For further consideration, all materials must be received no later than Monday, April 6, 2026.

Benefits

Paid parking, LA Metro pass, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and a 20% discount at the Library Store.