So I did some research for you, Cecil. It turns out that UNM has a Museum Studies Masters program. They offer both an MA and an MS in Museum Studies. Here is their website
Their Museum Studies programs appear to cover many aspects that would related to your needs for organizing/cataloguing your Museum collections. I suggest that you call them you can speak directly with the Program Director or other such program official. That ChatGPT might be very helpful to explain to them what your Museums are so that you can expand on what kind of Internship you can offer.
In my personal (artistic) opinion, your Collections represent a rich and fascinating Internship opportunity with unique challenges for a Museums Studies student. However, In the event that UNM doesn't agree with me (or you) that your Museums meet their students'/programs' needs/requirements, perhaps they can suggest a more appropriate place for you to look?
I did a broader search for colleges that have Museum Studies programs, but most of them are far from NM... I live in NYC, so hours of driving seem out of the question to me. But that might not matter to people who are used to driving long distances. And, in fact, constant close access to the collections might not be necessary - rather only occasional "Field Trips would be?
Finally, in modern times perhaps an online program would even work? I don't know the answer to that.
Hope this helps and I would be interested to know if you have any success with any of my suggestions.
Well.... I wouldn't be surprised if there's an artist /collagist/assemblagist or two out there who has some experience with grants writing and research for arts non-profits who could help you out on that front. Might even be a Masters or Ph.D. student looking for a fertile internship that would do it as part of their thesis (and thus, free to you.) Something to think about?
Yes, That is exactly what I need! This year is the year I am trying to think that out. Let me know if you have any suggestions! Locally I am by UNM here in ABQ.
I’ll reread more slowly later as I’m rushing about this morning dealing with plumbing issues (minor) and getting ready to visit old friends. Since a friend died suddenly last week I’m trying to touch base with the still living ones. Peace
Honestly...? This was a fantastic post, GTP explanations of your various Museums and collections had some minor misses, I am very glad it got it mostly right. And, I found the whole thing really enlightening and therefore, you quite impressively amazing. I'm so glad you post it. I am going to save the post as a pdf so I can read it even more closely. Thank you.
Yeah, I was impressed with how it could put together a pretty accurate picture in a very organized way and contextualize it all with some historical tidbits. Pretty cool. Later I will read it carefully and augment and clarify in a way that catches my vision a little better but heck, it is a pretty good start. When I get to the point of trying to set up the project as a legal entity like a foundation or 501c3 or something this should be a pretty good starting point for explaining the whole thing when I am ready to try to raise the money for the permanent archives or make exhibition proposals for outside venues. I am really bad at all of that kind of stuff. I am just an artist in the end, not a trained museum pro.
So I did some research for you, Cecil. It turns out that UNM has a Museum Studies Masters program. They offer both an MA and an MS in Museum Studies. Here is their website
https://museum.unm.edu/
Their Museum Studies programs appear to cover many aspects that would related to your needs for organizing/cataloguing your Museum collections. I suggest that you call them you can speak directly with the Program Director or other such program official. That ChatGPT might be very helpful to explain to them what your Museums are so that you can expand on what kind of Internship you can offer.
In my personal (artistic) opinion, your Collections represent a rich and fascinating Internship opportunity with unique challenges for a Museums Studies student. However, In the event that UNM doesn't agree with me (or you) that your Museums meet their students'/programs' needs/requirements, perhaps they can suggest a more appropriate place for you to look?
I did a broader search for colleges that have Museum Studies programs, but most of them are far from NM... I live in NYC, so hours of driving seem out of the question to me. But that might not matter to people who are used to driving long distances. And, in fact, constant close access to the collections might not be necessary - rather only occasional "Field Trips would be?
Finally, in modern times perhaps an online program would even work? I don't know the answer to that.
Hope this helps and I would be interested to know if you have any success with any of my suggestions.
Thanks Judith! Very helpful. I will drive over to UNM and see about that.
I'm glad. Good luk.
And if there's anything else I can think of, I will let you know.
Well.... I wouldn't be surprised if there's an artist /collagist/assemblagist or two out there who has some experience with grants writing and research for arts non-profits who could help you out on that front. Might even be a Masters or Ph.D. student looking for a fertile internship that would do it as part of their thesis (and thus, free to you.) Something to think about?
Yes, That is exactly what I need! This year is the year I am trying to think that out. Let me know if you have any suggestions! Locally I am by UNM here in ABQ.
That is so crazy. How does it know?!
I’ll reread more slowly later as I’m rushing about this morning dealing with plumbing issues (minor) and getting ready to visit old friends. Since a friend died suddenly last week I’m trying to touch base with the still living ones. Peace
Honestly...? This was a fantastic post, GTP explanations of your various Museums and collections had some minor misses, I am very glad it got it mostly right. And, I found the whole thing really enlightening and therefore, you quite impressively amazing. I'm so glad you post it. I am going to save the post as a pdf so I can read it even more closely. Thank you.
Yeah, I was impressed with how it could put together a pretty accurate picture in a very organized way and contextualize it all with some historical tidbits. Pretty cool. Later I will read it carefully and augment and clarify in a way that catches my vision a little better but heck, it is a pretty good start. When I get to the point of trying to set up the project as a legal entity like a foundation or 501c3 or something this should be a pretty good starting point for explaining the whole thing when I am ready to try to raise the money for the permanent archives or make exhibition proposals for outside venues. I am really bad at all of that kind of stuff. I am just an artist in the end, not a trained museum pro.