Block Student Associates
Block Museum Student Associates play a key role in animating the vision of the museum.
What do Student Associates do?
Block Museum Student Associates (BMSAs) are a cohort of multidisciplinary NU undergraduates who serve as public guides and facilitators in our galleries; peer-to-peer campus ambassadors of the museum; and in-house student advisors for all levels of museum staff and our Board of Advisors. BMSAs learn how to research original works of art and facilitate inquiry-based tours and conversations; meet with Block staff/leadership across departments for shared discussions on how museums work and why they matter; and develop a broad set of museum practice skills and experiences. Each spring, BMSAs work with our Curatorial colleagues to recommend an object for acquisition into the museum's collection.
Who are the Block Student Associates?
Student Associates span the campus, majoring in English, Philosophy, Economics, Art History, Sociology, Global Health, Theater, Journalism, Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Social Policy, Radio/Television/Film and more.
How can I apply?
The Block Museum Student Associate Program is a paid opportunity ($15/hr, 6-10 hours per week) for the academic year. No previous art, art history, or museum experience required; open to all disciplines!
Applications for the 2025-2026 Block Museum Student Associate Cohort are now closed. Program applications open at the start of spring quarter. Please feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to stay connected with the museum and receive updates on student opportunities and programs, including the call for applications for next year's Student Associate program. You can also reach out to isabella.ko@northwestern.edu for more information and any questions.
The Block Museum Student Associate program is generously supported by the Edith C. Eisner Gift Fund and the Carol A. Narup Gift Fund.
Student Stories
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