Career Development
Graduates of the Graduate Institute of Art History, NTNU possess deep knowledge of art and strong capabilities in cultural analysis, leading to diverse and extensive career choices.
Common career paths include positions in museums, art galleries, and cultural research institutions, as well as becoming art market professionals, arts magazine editors, and cultural heritage preservation and restoration specialists. Additionally, our graduates pursue careers in media, education, publishing, and the broader cultural and creative industries. Many also choose to continue their academic journey by enrolling in Ph.D. programs to become professional scholars or researchers.
Regardless of whether students aim for academic research or industry roles, the Institute is committed to assisting them in developing their professional expertise and achieving their career goals.
Internship
The Institute strongly encourages students to participate in internships to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application. We provide a wide range of internship channels, information, and opportunities, encouraging students to pursue internships at museums, art galleries, commercial galleries, cultural institutions, and research centers.
Through these experiences, we aim to help students get involved in exhibition planning, artifact conservation, art education and promotion, and related research work. This allows students to gain in-depth knowledge of the operations of the art and cultural industries, develop practical experience and professional skills, and establish a solid foundation for their future careers.
Government Institution
The list below comprises internship organizations known to the Institute or where our students have previously interned. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and we apologize for any omissions.
Public institutions typically announce their recruitment plans for winter and summer internships sequentially toward the end of the year and throughout the spring. Additionally, some organizations offer ad-hoc residency programs. Since the announcement schedules vary significantly among institutions, interested students are strongly encouraged to monitor the organizations’ official announcements directly.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to consult senior students or inquire with the teaching assistant (TA) at the office.
| Organization Name | Description |
| National Palace Museum | The internships are generally divided into four categories: Education and Promotion, Artifact Preservation and Conservation (including Collection Management), Visitor Services, and Library Services. These opportunities are administered separately by the North and South Branches (or Campuses). Please monitor their official announcements for details: https://www.npm.gov.tw/Volunteer-Intern.aspx?sno=03000101&l=1 |
| National Museum of History | To promote exchange and cooperation between museums and academic institutions, the National Museum of History (NMH) has accepted internship applications from relevant domestic and international university departments since 1998. The NMH organizes the “Summer Internship Program for University Students” to arrange practical learning experiences that bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world application. Applications are accepted from students in relevant university departments, such as Art Studies/History, Museology, Cultural Heritage, and related fields. Please monitor their official announcements for specific program details: https://www.nmh.gov.tw/cp.aspx?n=7025 |
| National Taiwan Museum | The National Taiwan Museum offers summer internships to currently enrolled domestic and international university students. This program is designed to allow students to experience various museum operations, providing a practical introduction to the field and fostering their interest in museum careers. Please monitor their official announcements for specific program details: https://www.ntm.gov.tw/cp.aspx?n=5666 |
Organization Name | Description |
National Taiwan Fine Art Museum | The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) offers opportunities for students from related university departments to gain practical experience and conduct research internships at the Museum. Currently enrolled students from both domestic and international universities whose academic majors are relevant to the Museum’s operations and who possess proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Chinese (Mandarin) are eligible to submit an application to the NTMoFA. Approved applicants will undertake the internship on a voluntary, unpaid basis. Please monitor their official announcements for specific program details: https://www.ntmofa.gov.tw/cl.aspx?n=1381 |
Taipei Fine Arts Museum | To cultivate talent in modern art research and museum management, and to promote exchange between the Museum and academic institutions, the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM) offers research and internship opportunities.These opportunities are specifically available to currently enrolled graduate students from both domestic and international universities, with the aim of assisting in the training of future museum researchers. Please monitor their official announcements for specific program details: https://www.tfam.museum/Common/editor.aspx?id=36&ddlLang=zh-tw |
Museum of Contemporary Art | Applications are open to currently enrolled students, aged 18 or older, from both domestic and international universities and graduate schools. Eligible majors include Art Management, Art Education, Art Theory, Museology, Foreign Languages, Mass Communication, Visual Design, Cultural and Creative Industries, and other related fields. Priority will be given to students who require the internship for academic credit. Please monitor their official announcements for specific program details: https://www.mocataipei.org.tw/tw/Application/PraticalSession |
Museum of Natioanl Taipei University of Education | To promote cooperation between the Museum and academic institutions, and to cultivate talent in art research and related fields, the Museum of National Taipei University of Education (MoNTUE) has established its Student Internship Regulations to offer internship opportunities to both domestic and international university and graduate students: https://montue.ntue.edu.tw/learning/volunteers-and-internship/ |
Tainan Art Museum | Utilizing the specialized personnel and resources of its Art Science Research Center, the Tainan Art Museum (TAM) aims to cultivate professionals in the fields of collection inspection, art restoration/conservation, scientific analysis, and collection maintenance. The Museum provides practical learning opportunities to domestic and international university and college students. Please monitor their official announcements for specific program details: https://www.tnam.museum/news |
Chiayi Art Museum | To cultivate talent in modern art research and museum management and to facilitate exchange with academic institutions, the Chiayi Art Museum (CAM) offers opportunities for students from related domestic and international university departments to conduct research internships and gain practical experience in museum operations. Please monitor their official announcements for specific program details: https://chiayiartmuseum.chiayi.gov.tw/OnlineApplyListC004200.aspx |
Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts | To foster professional synergy between the Museum and academic institutions, allowing students from related university departments to intern and participate in practical operations, the Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts (TYMFA) accepts qualified applications. Applications are open to currently enrolled domestic and international university students whose majors are related to the TYMFA’s operations and who are proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Chinese. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in practical training related to exhibition planning, educational outreach, research and collections management, and general museum administration. Approved applicants will undertake the internship on a voluntary, unpaid basis: https://tmofa.tycg.gov.tw/ch/learning/intern |
| Organization Name | Description |
| Treasure Hill Artist Village | As a major platform for international arts exchange in Taipei City, the Treasure Hill Artist Village (THAV) understands the importance of cultivating future arts and cultural professionals.Interns here will be mentored by the Village staff, who will guide them through the daily operations, involve them in various discussions, and connect them with artists from around the world. This approach allows interns to gradually accumulate essential practical experience in arts management and administration. Please monitor their official announcements for specific program details: https://www.artistvillage.org/intern.php |
| National Center of Photography and Images | The National Center of Photography and Images (NCMI) does not conduct independent internship recruitment. Students interested in interning at the NCMI should instead monitor the internship announcements released by the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA). |
Private Institution
The list below includes internship organizations known to the Institute or where our students have previously interned. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and we apologize for any omissions.
Larger private institutions, such as auction houses and major private museums, typically have fixed internship recruitment programs. However, smaller organizations like private cultural foundations and commercial galleries do not usually advertise internship openings on a fixed schedule. If you are interested in interning at these types of organizations, we strongly advise you to reach out to them directly (cold-call) to inquire about potential opportunities.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to consult senior students or inquire with the teaching assistant (TA) at the office.
Organization Name | Description |
Jut Art Museum | Internship opportunities are posted irregularly, so please monitor our official website or Facebook page for updates. The JUT Art Museum also welcomes proactive applicants to send your resume and relevant materials directly to jam@jutfoundation.org.tw. If a suitable position becomes available, we will contact you. |
Fubon Art Museum | To enrich the public’s engagement with arts and culture in everyday life, the Fubon Art Museum has specifically organized a Volunteer Recruitment and Training Program. We encourage enthusiastic volunteers who love culture and art to join us in realizing the vision of “Art Every Day” and establishing a platform for cooperation and mutual benefit. Please monitor their official announcements for specific program details: https://www.fubonartmuseum.org/Event |
Hong-ga Museum | The duties will involve assisting with tasks related to the Hong-Gah Museum’s diverse exhibition program, which includes contemporary solo shows, local cultural history research exhibitions, and international video art displays. Assignments during your internship will be tailored to your individual expertise and interests. You may be involved in copywriting and editing, visual design, event documentation, audiovisual processing, exhibition assistance, collections management, and local cultural history research. This offers you a firsthand opportunity to understand how an art institution operates. Please monitor their official announcements for specific program details: https://hong-gah.org.tw/news-zh |
Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Fine Arts | The Museum offers annual winter and summer internship programs, providing students with opportunities to engage with Taiwanese art and practical museum operations. Through collaboration and learning with the staff, students can apply their specialized knowledge by participating in actual work projects while building experience for future career development. This program aims to enhance interns’ practical operational skills and instill a professional work ethic, thereby cultivating talent in arts administration, curation, and operations management. Please monitor their official announcements for specific program details: https://www.shungye-art.org/joinus.php |
Juming Museum | Dedicated to the promotion and development of art education and committed to cultivating professionals for the arts and cultural industry and for research, the Museum offers internship and research opportunities to students from domestic and international universities and colleges. Please monitor their official announcements for specific program details: https://www.juming.org.tw/mainssl/modules/MySpace/BlogList.php?sn=ec&cn=ZC944629 |
Chimei Museum | To enhance cooperation with universities and colleges, the Museum accepts internship applications from students whose departments are related to museum operations and fields. Priority will be given to applicants who already possess a foundational understanding of museum professionalism. Please monitor their official announcements for specific program details: https://www.chimeimuseum.org/apply/601f9a75337e5/60bde13a1b3b3 |
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Light Box Photography Library |
Lightbox is dedicated to the preservation, research, and promotion of Taiwanese photography. Through various community service programs—such as its library, editorial projects, creation awards, and photography festivals—Lightbox helps make the local arts and cultural environment more active and open. If you resonate with the mission of Lightbox, we encourage you to apply for our internship program.Please monitor their official announcements here: https://www.lightboxlib.org/volunteers |
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