The Studio Museum Institute is a professional development, curatorial, and arts education initiative created to foster a spirit of incubation, ideation, and support. It is a suite of programs that aggregates the Museum's vision and commitment to train and mentor leaders in the art world from historically underrepresented backgrounds, including educators, curators, and scholars. Currently, the Studio Museum Institute encompasses four key programs: Fellowships, Internships, the Museum Education Practicum, and Museum Professionals Seminar.