This dynamic internship aims to introduce students to the many careers associated with Cultural Heritage Preservation. Most people are familiar with the memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, MN. Behind the scenes, two of the critical actions in keeping the offerings safe for future generations are the practices of archiving and preservation. Here each offering is inspected, cleaned, housed and described so that no offering is lost whether it be in the conservation lab, in an exhibition, in storage, or in transit. Interns will work with people impacted by state-sanctioned violence, the offerings and protest art laid at the memorial of George Floyd, to learn to clean, preserve, document and archive these creative expressions of pain and hope. The primary focus this year will be documentary filmmaking of oral histories.

Interns will work alongside professionals to learn about:

• How history continues to be made right here in Minneapolis.
• History keeping through archiving and cataloging.
• Practical techniques to handle and preserve objects for the future.
• Documenting narrative offerings and protest art with digital film and photography.
• Storytelling through building a digital exhibit
• Learn how to use professional cameras, lighting, and sound

Internship Dates: June 23 – August 15, 2025. Transportation support available upon request. We will hire a total of 4 interns.