The Bowdoin College Museum of Art (BCMA) celebrates its 2024–25 academic year intern cohort, highlighting the contributions of six student interns: Audrey Fillion, Pilar Saavedra-Weis, Karime Borrego, Neiman Mocombe, Julia Smart, and Chris Zhang. Interns worked on projects ranging from co-curating the exhibition "John McKee: As Maine Goes" to developing campus engagement surveys, leading gallery tours, and organizing community events. Emily Jacobs, Curatorial Assistant and Manager of Student Programs, authored the piece, noting the interns' diverse academic backgrounds—from art history and English to biochemistry—and their collaborative work with museum staff.
This article matters because it underscores the vital role of student internships in small academic museums, showcasing how hands-on experience in curatorial work, public programming, and research fosters the next generation of art professionals. It also highlights the BCMA's commitment to interdisciplinary learning and community engagement, serving as a model for how museums can integrate student voices into their operations while providing meaningful career preparation in the arts.