Student opportunities

TXST Galleries offers students opportunities to gain hands-on experience through student employment and Art History internships. Students support exhibitions, public programs, and daily operations while learning how a university art gallery functions.

Student Employment

Gallery Monitors

Gallery Monitors provide front-of-house coverage for TXST Galleries. Responsibilities include welcoming visitors, stewarding artwork on view, and supporting exhibitions, programs, and events. This position provides hands-on experience with gallery operations.

Most students begin their work with the Galleries as Gallery Monitors. Hiring and training are coordinated by Director Dr. Sarah Kleinman.

We will begin accepting applications for Fall 2026 in early April. Applicants should submit the following materials by e-mail:

  • Letter of interest/cover letter

  • Résumé

  • Unofficial transcripts

Materials should be sent to s.kleinman@txstate.edu.

Installation Crew

Installation Crew members assist with exhibition installation and deinstallation, including art handling, lighting, artwork placement, and gallery preparation.

Installation Crew members are typically selected from among experienced Gallery Monitors who demonstrate interests in exhibition installation and art handling. Training is coordinated by Associate Director Rebecca Marino.

Art History Internships (ARTH 4325)

Texas State Galleries is one of several organizations where students may complete the Art History Internship Course (ARTH 4325) at Texas State University.

Interns gain hands-on experience with gallery operations while also developing projects related to art historical and exhibition research, interpretation, and curatorial practice. Interns work a minimum of 9 hours per week. Additional responsibilities may include research, writing, and other projects tailored to the student’s interests and skills.

We will begin accepting applications for the fall 2026 ARTH 4325 Art History Internship in early April. Applicants should submit the following materials by email:

  • Letter of interest/cover letter

  • Resume

  • Writing sample

  • Unofficial transcripts

Materials should be sent to s.kleinman@txstate.edu.

Application Process

We will begin accepting applications for Fall 2026 student positions and internships in April. Students interested in Gallery Monitor positions or ARTH 4325 should prepare their application materials following the instructions above.

Installation Crew positions are not typically filled through a separate application. Students are usually identified through prior experience, outreach, and demonstrated interest in exhibition work.

Questions

For questions about student opportunities at TXST Galleries, please contact:

Dr. Sarah Kleinman
Director and Chief Curator
TXST Galleries
s.kleinman@txstate.edu