Art History Internships
Experience That Sets You Apart
Internships give Art History students the chance to gain hands-on, real-world experience while exploring possible career paths. These beyond-the-classroom opportunities allow you to apply what you’ve learned in your courses—such as research, writing, and visual analysis—in professional settings. As an Art History major at UNC Asheville, you can earn academic credit through an internship while gaining valuable experience and building your résumé. Internship placements may include museums, galleries, cultural and arts organizations, historic sites, archives, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Opportunities are available in Asheville, across the United States, and around the world.
College grads have completed at least one internship
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Employers prefer to hire candidates with relevant work experience
Provided by The UNC Asheville Career Center
Interns receive full-time offers
Provided by The UNC Asheville Career Center
Internships (ARTH 302)
Internships (ARTH 302)
Turn classroom learning into real-world experience with ARTH 302, an immersive Art History internship that connects UNC Asheville students with leading arts and cultural organizations across the region. This flexible, for-credit opportunity lets students explore professional paths in museums, galleries, archives, and nonprofit arts spaces while building practical skills, industry connections, and career-ready confidence—all while earning academic credit toward their degree.
Jump Start Your Career with an Internship
Jump Start Your Career with an Internship
The UNC Asheville Internship Program offers structured, funded internships each fall, spring, and summer, offering students real-world experience aligned with their academic and career goals. With support from the Career Center in internship matching opportunities, students with at least 60 completed credit hours are eligible to participate. Participants develop learning objectives tied to career readiness competencies and may earn academic credit. The program includes preparation workshops, employer interviews, and ongoing support to help students gain meaningful professional experience.
Ready for What's Next?
In the Bachelor of Arts in Art History program, experience a transformative and immersive education that prepares you for a meaningful career in the art world. Small class sizes, hands-on learning, and a holistic curriculum enrich your time at UNC Asheville and empower you to reach your full potential.