$23M Rubio Butterfield award secures paid internships at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has announced a $23 million gift from the Rubio Butterfield Foundation to sustain paid internships for undergraduate and graduate students in perpetuity. The award will fund more than 100 interns annually across more than 40 departments, removing financial barriers and expanding equitable access to careers in the arts. This endowment will strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent while strengthening mentorship and professional development at the museum. An additional pledge of an undisclosed amount will support the museum’s Tang Wing modern and contemporary art, which is planned to open in 2030.