Interns
We value our interns too much to ask them to brew coffee or make photocopies. These emerging museum professionals are important members of the MCA team: they work with curators to write labels, manage museum programs with educators, publicize museum events, and have even written some of the text on this site. In short, they assist almost every department of the museum. Interns work closely with MCA staff, and you can apply to be a part of this valued group, too.

Our summer interns pose in front of Kerry James Marshall's mural during an intern event
Photo © MCA ChicagoEverybody trusts that I can take on responsibility. I feel totally equal.
—MCA Intern, 2014
The intern's [education] is a priority. They make you feel valued here.
—MCA Intern, 2014
Intern Spotlight: Stephanie Strickland

Stephanie Strickland posing with Ernesto Neto's work for the MCA
Image courtesy of StephanieVideo
Intern Spotlight: Caroline Shanley

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Intern Spotlight: Bridget O’Carroll

Intern Spotlight: Malik John-Marc Purvis

Walking in it! There's nothing more relaxing or inspiring than walking through the different neighborhoods and watching people live their lives.
Intern Spotlight: Stacy Sellers

Stacy visiting the Bahá'í House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois
Photo: Aneisy CardóVideo
Intern Spotlight: Dafne Chan

Lindsay Hutchens and Dafne Chan in front of Lorna Simpson's Untitled in the second-floor lobby.
Photo © MCA Chicago