UMN students at Between the Seams 2019 Student Design Showcase. Photograph by Jayme Halbritter.
Information for Students
Art Rental
The Weisman’s art rental program offers U students, employees, and departments the opportunity to display pieces of art from the museum’s collection in their homes or offices. More than 300 framed, ready-to-hang, original artworks are available for rent.
Interested in renting?
Stop by the WAM Shop to view works available for rental!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 612-626-3389 for more information.
Renting is Affordable
$15 (plus tax) per artwork per semester for U of M students (limit 3)
$45 (plus tax) per artwork per year for U of M employees (limit 5)
$45 per artwork per year for U of M departments (no limit)
Conditions
Renters are responsible for transporting and hanging artworks and for displaying them in a safe environment. The artworks in the rental collection are property of the Weisman Art Museum and are not available for sale.
History
The rental program began in 1934 at the Weisman’s predecessor, Northrop Auditorium’s Little Gallery. Students could rent print reproductions for 25 cents each to adorn the walls of their dorm rooms. The program is named for Hudson D. Walker, the first curator of the Little Gallery, and his wife Ione.
For additional information about art rental, contact [email protected].
Student Jobs
The museum employs students in the store and in visitor services, events, custodial, and other departments. In short, they really run the place. Most open positions are listed on the University of Minnesota Office of Human Resources website.
Current Openings
Student Engagement Assistant
Part-time | $17/hr, 10 hrs per week
Are you passionate about influencing the future of museum practice and building bridges between young adults and the museum? Do you want to learn more about museum practice, and emerging trends in arts and culture?
As part of the Public Engagement and Learning team, the Student Engagement Assistant will support the design and implementation of student-facing initiatives at the museum. Key responsibilities include: acting as the student lead on the WAM Collective student service fee application process and budget maintenance; supporting the scheduling of WAM collective members for outreach and tabling efforts; and assisting in on campus outreach efforts. The Assistant will work closely with department members to develop and host student-focused programming at the museum; manage records and agendas for the group; and maintain communication between the Weisman, WAM Collective, and the UMN Office of Student Affairs.
Deadline: July 7, 2026
Apply for this position on the UMN Student Job Board (Job ID: 372856)
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Student Internships
Student interns work on focused projects in a variety of departments. Students interested in unpaid internships may submit an application at any time or check back for open positions below. New placements, when available, occur at the beginning of fall and spring semester and during the summer. Internships are available for academic credit.
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WAM Collective
Interested in the role of art and museums in social change? Want to learn from museum professionals and artists? Find out more about the WAM Collective!
They play a crucial role in helping the museum stay relevant and engaging for the UMN campus body by investigating arts and culture trends and exploring the future of museum practice. WAM Collective Officers engage with the museum's professional staff, artists, advocates, and the community on projects that reflect the concerns, interests, and passions of the student perspective.
WAM Collective is a registered campus life program through the UMN Office of Student Unions and Activities.
WAM Collective Mission
WAM Collective serves as the student voice of and for the museum, acts as a bridge between the widely diverse student body of the U of M and WAM, advises staff on effective ways to engage the student body, and is proactive in promoting WAM throughout the University community and beyond.
Vision
- Collaborates with campus and community partners to promote cross-cultural dialogue and celebrate diverse perspectives.
- Educates and develops the next generation of cultural consumers to appreciate and support the arts.
- Nurtures the next generation of arts and cultural leaders through professional development opportunities.
WAM Collective Requirements
- Readings: Readings are essential to our continued learning about the museum and contemporary art fields. You are expected to read all assignments thoroughly, making notes, and to bring all questions to our next meeting. Readings are here.
- Attendance at Meetings and Programming: Attend and participate actively in discussions, presentations, and exercises. It is expected that WAM Collective members will contribute their ideas, thoughts, and reflections to class discussions, and will listen respectfully to the contributions of others in meetings. Collective members are expected to be present at Study Nights, student-centered programs, and our WAM public programs.
- Participation: WAM Collective is a community of emerging museum practitioners, creatives, arts and cultural leaders and enthusiasts. We will focus on critical, self-reflective thinking, integrate knowledge from a variety of disciplinary and sociocultural perspectives, examine social and cultural complexity, and probe the impact of knowledge on ethical decision-making for museum professionals. Participation in conversations and activities is essential.
- Tabling: WAM Collective officers are required to table at least twice per semester.
What does the WAM Collective do?
Well…a bunch of things! Throughout the year, the WAM Collective learns about contemporary museum practices, plans and hosts programs, creates fun and intriguing digital and written content, and collaborates with other student groups and departments on campus, incorporating the student voice in a strongly impactful way. Along with all of our projects and programs, the WAM Collective is also a great way to connect with other creative minds and make new friends.
How do I join?
Each year, interested students are asked to fill out a brief form, providing us with a resume to highlight their past experience (although none is required), and then asked to interview with student group leaders. From the interviews, we build our cohort for the year!
WAM Collective Officer | $500 stipend per semester, 1.5-hour meetings weekly
The WAM Collective Office reports to the Campus Engagement Manager to support the engagement of diverse audiences with WAM collections and exhibitions. This is an academic year long commitment consisting of weekly meetings, office hours, and scheduled tours. Group meeting times, 1.5 hours long and held in-person at the Weisman Art Museum weekly, will be determined based on existing and new members' availability.
If you have any questions contact WAM's Campus Engagement Manager, Joy Scanlon, at [email protected].
Study Nights
WAM Collective hosts Study Nights at the Weisman during the school year, which are free to all U of M students. Study Nights offer a great way to enjoy the museum, catching up on studies, hanging out with friends, or getting hands-on with art-making activities. The first 100 students to arrive receive a free drink voucher from Misfit Coffee! Check the calendar for upcoming Study Nights
Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)
The museum works with students who are interested in conducting research with the museum, and gives students the opportunity for immersive and interactive learning. Each year, UROP funds hundreds of students who produce new knowledge and creative work in partnership with the U of M’s world-class faculty. UROP serves students and faculty whose learning and teaching goals include outside-the-classroom enrichment.