Fall 2025 Internship Program

“I am Grecia Del Bosque, and I am currently a senior at The University of Texas at Austin. I am pursuing a double major in Advertising and Economics with a minor in business.

I had heard of the museum previously and was interested in gaining more experience in the museum and non-profit world. When I saw that internships for the museum opened, I was very interested in contributing to the Mexic-Arte mission. My Mexican heritage is a big part of my identity and working at a place that gives a voice to Mexican and Latin artists is the main factor that led me to this internship. Additionally, contributing to the 42nd annual Viva la Vida, Día de los Muertos parade seemed very exciting especially through my hands-on role in Special Events & Marketing.

So far, I really enjoyed the intern orientation where we were able to learn about each department and what they contribute to the museum. I am interested in a career in museum administration or in live events in the future, so I think this is a great internship to learn about the process. I am looking forward to seeing all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into successful marketing efforts and events.”

“My name is Demian Chavez Galvan. I am a senior at The University of Texas at Austin, where I am pursuing a BA in Theatre & Dance and a Minor in Arts Management & Administration. 

I applied to this internship because I wanted to work with and for an organization that centered Latine culture, community and education. These are strongly held values in my own artistic practice and professional goals, which makes the Mexic-Arte an ideal place to grow as both artist and administrator. 

So far, my favorite activity has been Austin Museum Day. The Mexic-Arte Museum hosted a Cempasúchil Seed Pod Workshop, led by ceramic artist Gabo Mtz. I had a great time talking and crafting with guests and Gabo, who were all as excited as I was to spend their Sunday getting their hands dirty and shaping clay and seeds into little artworks that will soon bloom into beautiful marigolds in time for Día de los Muertos.

The work I’m doing as an intern at Mexic-Arte Museum is the exact kind of work I hope to be doing in the next five, ten and twenty years. I want to work with and for communities in spaces that center their culture and creativity. I want to educate and help young people engage with the work and their culture in a way that is meaningful to them. This internship is preparing me to do this work, furthering my passions and professional goals while allowing me to grow.”

My name is Diana Cortez, and I am currently the Development Intern at the Mexic-Arte Museum. I am a senior at The University of Texas at Austin, pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems, along with a Business Spanish certificate. 

I applied to the Mexic-Arte internship to learn more about how museums manage information and to get hands-on experience organizing data. As a student that participated in their Viva la Vida parade back in high school, it felt like a full circle moment applying to this position to now being able to contribute to their mission.

Throughout this internship, I continue to gain new skills that allow me to run reports, find the easiest way to import bulk data and manage transactions. My favorite part is learning from my supervisor, Mindy, while also teaching her the things I discover. There is always something we are learning and being able to “clean up” the system has been especially rewarding. I have enjoyed my internship so far at Mexic-Arte Museum, and I hope to take what I learn from the skills and experiences I gain here with me throughout the years and into my future career.”

“I am Maya Resendiz. I am currently a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Advertising with minors in History and Business. 

I applied to the Mexic-Arte Museum Latino Museum Internship Expansion Project because I think it is incredibly important to celebrate and amplify our culture. In our current climate, where our culture and our people aren’t being celebrated, I want to amplify and celebrate them. I love what Mexic-arte does, celebrating Latinx voices, and I wanted to be a part of it. Seeing what Mexic-Arte does for the community with their programming is also very inspiring, and I am excited to contribute to it!

So far, I have enjoyed being a part of helping prepare for Viva La Vida. The event itself is really exciting. Getting to see behind the scenes of the hard work everyone put into bringing this event to life was really memorable. I want to pursue a career in advertising strategy, so this internship has helped me gain insight into the behind-the-scenes aspects of marketing and truly understand the key elements that go into media planning. It’s helped me be more creative when it comes to drafting content. I’m really grateful for this opportunity! I have really enjoyed my time at Mexic-Arte Museum.”

“My name is itZel Carrizales-Aguilar, and I major in Studio Arts and minor in Mexican-American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin

I have always been interested in working in a museum or a gallery space, and that is ultimately what I want to work towards after graduation. When I came to study at UT, one of the places to visit on my radar was Mexic-Arte. As a Chicana artist, I found that the museum’s purpose of enriching the community through exhibitions of Mexican and Latino art and culture resonates with me. I found out about the internship program through a newsletter for internships/jobs for Fine Arts students, and I applied to participate in this opportunity. Everything about this program aligned with my interests, and I’m so grateful to be participating in this opportunity. 

I have been enjoying working on my writing/journalism skills by writing questions for interviews with our Changarrito artists. I’ve also had fun just being around the other team members and staff.

I mentioned my aspirations of working in a museum space, and this internship is the perfect opportunity to explore this ambition. This position exposes me to working with a team, and it’s teaching me about how everyone’s job contributes to managing the museum. I’m learning how to adapt my skills to a professional setting and making connections with new people.

As a visual artist, I’m mostly looking forward to working on new art projects and participating in art shows. I’m always open to trying new opportunities and seeing where they take me.”

“Hi everyone, my name is Alison Aguero (she/ they)! I am a senior at Texas State University, majoring in Anthropology with a minor in Geographic Information Science.

I applied to the Mexic-Arte Museum Latino Museum Internship Expansion Project primarily because of my research interests in cultural studies, preservation, museum collections and accessibility. This museum has always piqued my interest due to the ongoing work everyone here puts in to pursue the museum’s mission in showcasing new Latinx artists’ work in an accessible space. By providing a sense of community, this museum offers many opportunities for people to engage with the museum and be apart of their work. Their collaboration with artists, schools and the Austin community to bring joy to Latino culture is something I’ve always enjoyed seeing and am glad to be apart of.

My favorite activity I’ve enjoyed while my time here has been being able to come to work and do something new. Working in the Collections department is exciting because every day, I walk in and work on new pieces, both old and new, from different media. I get to see items that have come into the museum, and being able to see and catalog them and describe everything about it just brings me so much joy.

This internship is benefiting my future career because my main focus as an anthropologist is museum studies. One of my future goals is to continue my education in graduate school with a focus on museum work. So, with that in mind, I do believe that being apart of this incredible internship here at the Mexic-Arte Museum will boost my chances of acceptance when the time comes.

As for my future, I can proudly say that this December I will be graduating with my Bachelor’s degree! After graduation, I hope to move back home, enjoy a well earned break, volunteer at local museums and prepare for graduate school in the upcoming fall.

Gracias por esta oprtunidad!”