Organizer Information
Mudam Luxembourg – Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean opened in 2006 in a purpose-built building designed by the renowned Sino-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei, located in Park Dräi Eechelen and overlooking the historic city of Luxembourg. The museum stands on the site of the former Fort Thüngen, on the southwestern edge of the Kirchberg plateau, and was inaugurated on 1 July 2006 by Grand Duke Jean, to whom the building is dedicated.
Independent sources confirm that the project, first proposed in the late 1980s, took nearly two decades to realize due to disputes over location, design, and construction, ultimately costing approximately $100 million. As Luxembourg had no existing public modern art collection when the museum opened, Mudam built its holdings largely from scratch; the collection today comprises more than 200 works by upwards of 100 artists, spanning painting, sculpture, photography, and multimedia installation. Through its collection, exhibitions, artistic and educational programmes, and partnerships, Mudam Luxembourg aims to advance its mission to present the most relevant contemporary art of our time to the largest possible public.
Title & Description
Curatorial Internship – Artistic Department
Mudam Luxembourg is seeking a curatorial intern to join its Artistic Department for a 4- to 6-month internship, with an anticipated start date of September 2026 (exact date depending on availability). The intern will actively contribute to the realization of exhibitions and performances scheduled for autumn 2026 and 2027, working closely with curators, the production team, and external collaborators, including artists. The position is designed to provide hands-on experience in the curatorial process and the day-to-day operations of a contemporary art museum, within a work environment intended to facilitate learning, exchange, and professional development for a career in the curatorial field.
The Role Overview
- Position Type: Internship, subject to a training agreement ("convention de stage")
- Contract Type: Fixed-term, 4 to 6 months
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week, with occasional evenings and weekends
- Reporting To: Not specified in the source
- Department / Programme: Artistic Department (Curatorial Team)
- Start Date: September 2026 (exact date depending on availability)
Position & Tasks
- Participate in the implementation of exhibition and performance projects
- Assist in liaising with artists, partner institutions, and external collaborators, and in welcoming artists
- Contribute to the preparation and follow-up of exhibition and performance documents (contracts, budgets, schedules, checklists, installation and scenography plans, etc.)
- Assist in preparing meetings and sharing information across the museum
- Carry out bibliographic, documentary, and iconographic research from a cross-disciplinary perspective
- Contribute to researching and drafting interpretative texts that are accessible to all audiences
Categories
- Curatorial Practice
- Contemporary Art
- Museum Studies
- Exhibition Production
- Performance
- Arts Administration
- Internship / Early-Career Training
Eligibility
- Student in art history, curatorial studies, or human sciences, with sound knowledge of 20th-century and contemporary art
- Proven research and analytical skills, thoroughness and pragmatism
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Preferred but not mandatory: knowledge of French, German, and/or Luxembourgish
- No geographic or nationality restriction stated in the source
Program Benefits
- Hands-on experience in the curatorial process and day-to-day operations of a contemporary art museum
- Direct collaboration with curators, the production team, and external collaborators, including artists
- Work environment described as facilitating learning and exchange
- Professional experience relevant to career development in the curatorial field
- No salary, stipend, or other financial benefit is specified in the source
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
- Application materials must be in French or English
- Applicants must indicate the reference "Mudam / Curatorial Team Internship"
How to Apply?
Email application to: recruitment@mudam.com
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
- Anticipated Start Date: September 2026 (exact date depending on availability)
- Internship Duration: 4 to 6 months
Location
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Additional Details
The internship is explicitly subject to a training agreement ("convention de stage"), meaning applicants should confirm their eligibility for such an agreement (typically tied to enrollment in an academic program) before applying. The role requires occasional work on weekends and in the evenings, in line with the museum's exhibition and performance schedule.