Internship Description
The purpose of this internship is to offer graduate students specializing in decorative arts an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in curatorial research and collection management within one of Paris’s most prestigious fine arts museums.

Working closely with the curatorial team, the selected intern will assist with research, documentation, and exhibition preparation related to the museum’s decorative arts collections. Tasks may include cataloguing objects, consulting archives, and contributing to the development of interpretive materials for upcoming displays. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend curatorial meetings and observe the day-to-day organization of a major museum dedicated to both heritage and innovation.

This internship provides a unique opportunity to deepen one’s understanding of decorative arts history, materials, and techniques, while exploring the curatorial challenges of presenting these works to a broad public.

About the Petit Palais
The Petit Palais, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, was built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition and houses an exceptional collection spanning Antiquity to the early 20th century. Its holdings include remarkable examples of French decorative arts, from 18th-century furniture and ceramics to Art Nouveau masterpieces by artists such as Gallé, Guimard, Lalique, and Carriès. The museum’s luminous architecture and landscaped courtyard garden make it one of Paris’s most elegant settings for the study and display of the decorative arts.

Application Procedure
Complete the online application and submit the following:

• Case study:
  Write and submit a case study (500 words): Analyze how the choice of materials in decorative arts—such as glass, ceramics, or metalwork—contributes to the aesthetic and symbolic impact of an object.
• Resume
• Cover Letter