Internships
Internships
Dieu Donné offers a limited number of internships to current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, who are looking for experience working in a non-profit contemporary artist workspace. University or college credit can be accommodated for participating institutions.
2027 Studio Internship - New Jersey Residents Only
Dieu Donné seeks applications for an eight-month, part-time Studio Internship beginning in January, 2027. This grant-funded internship requires applicants to be emerging artists or recent graduates with financial need from the Northern New Jersey area.
Dieu Donné studio interns perform studio, administrative, and teaching assistant duties that relate directly to our residencies, artist collaborations, and education programming. Interns will learn the workings of a fully-equipped papermaking studio by working closely with our studio staff in a unique collaborative environment. Primary areas of responsibility in the studio include fiber preparation, set-up and organization of studios, and ongoing care of papermaking machinery, equipment, and supplies. Interns also assist with our education programs and public events, including working with adult and youth audiences, assisting with the scholarship administration process, and supporting in-person events and artist talks.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be based in New Jersey. Recommended counties for commuting to Brooklyn Navy Yard: Hudson, Essex, Bergen, Union, Morris, Middlesex, Passaic.
Must be able to commute to Dieu Donné in the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Must demonstrate financial need
Must have the right to lawfully work in the U.S. Dieu Donné cannot support visa requests at this time.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be comfortable standing for extended periods
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong interest in contemporary art
Detail-oriented
Work well with your hands
Good communication skills
Ability to work independently on complex studio projects
Prior studio and art handling experience
Proficiency with Mac OS, Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite software a plus
SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION
On-site, 3 days per week (22.5 hours), 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM at Dieu Donné in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Open Monday through Friday.
Duration: late January - late August, 2027
$17 per hour
$1,000 travel stipend paid upon first day of internship to be used towards travel between NJ and Brooklyn
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be submitted through Dieu Donné’s Slideroom application portal. The application requires answering a few questions about your interest in hand papermaking, a resumé, a cover letter, and one letter of recommendation from a professional reference.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
ABOUT DIEU DONNÉ
Founded in 1976, Dieu Donné is the leading non-profit cultural institution dedicated to serving emerging and established artists through the collaborative creation of contemporary art using the process of hand papermaking. We introduce artists from a wide variety of practices to the creative possibilities in hand papermaking, fostering experimentation and creating innovative works of art. Our work is realized through extensive collaborations with artists. We strive to teach a new visual language, providing a transformative experience that often leads to artistic breakthroughs. We share this work with the community through our gallery, public and educational programs.
Dieu Donné may accept additional interns on a case-by-case basis as funding allows. If you’re seeking a university-funded internship, you may send your resume and cover letter to education@dieudonne.org at any time. Dieu Donné does not hire unpaid interns.