The École nationale supérieure d’architecture Paris-Malaquais – PSL offers a 6-month Assistant Curator internship in Paris. The role supports the development and production of a major collaborative exhibition with the École des Beaux-Arts, presenting architectural drawings from the 18th century to the 1960s focused on the theme of water. The intern contributes to curatorial research, exhibition production, cultural mediation, and publication tasks.
What selected participants may receive
Hands-on experience in a major institutional exhibition project in Paris
Direct involvement in curatorial practice and exhibition development
Exposure to archival research and architectural heritage collections
Participation in catalogue production and public programming
Professional experience within a leading European architecture school
Collaboration with museums and fine arts institutions
Integration into a real curatorial workflow from research to exhibition display
Eligibility
Master’s level student (Bac+5 or higher) in Architecture, Art History, or related fields
Strong interest in architectural history and curatorial practice
Research experience in archives and libraries
Knowledge of 18th–20th century architectural history
Ability to manage deadlines and structured project workflows
Strong written and analytical skills
Good command of English (written and oral)
Fees
Application fee: None
Other costs: Not specified
Key dates
Application deadline: Rolling (until position filled)
Internship start date: October 2026
Internship end date: March 2027
Duration: 6 months
Application materials
CV
Motivation letter
Academic transcripts (if requested)
Additional notes
The exhibition is held at Cabinet Jean Bonna in Paris (March–July 2027)
Collaboration between ENSA Paris-Malaquais and École des Beaux-Arts
Works under lead curator Bérénice Gaussuin
Full-time internship, with possible flexibility
Includes a scientific and educational programme for the 2026–2027 academic year
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