arts Opportunities

This is a great opportunity to see the inner workings of a nonprofit arts organization. Intern responsibilities will vary depending on the skills and abilities of the individual and the needs of the organization. Interns may be asked to assist in event planning, project management, grant report compilation and packaging, and general office tasks. They will have the opportunity to participate in staff meetings and will be exposed to all facets of the organization. We are looking for someone who can work from 10 20 hours a week. This is currently an unpaid internship, though school credit can be offered if needed.

Photo Services Department: Intern position to assist with various projects including but not limited to fine art photography as well as scanning and processing digital images for public access and varying museum needs. Intern will gain a working knowledge of museum standards for photographing and cataloging images of fine arts, etc.

The Octagon Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)-3 organization located in the heart of downtown Ames, Iowa. For more than three decades, the Octagon has steadfastly worked to make the arts more accessible to the general public. We enhance people's lives by encouraging individual creativity, spirit, and potential. The Octagon continues to contribute to the quality of life and economic growth of the Ames community by making it a more livable and prosperous place. The Octagon serves more than 30,000 people annually though education classes and outreach programs, rotating exhibits, retail gallery shop, and special evets such as the annual Festival of Trees and the Octagon Art Festival. The success of the Octagon relies heavily on the support of its members and volunteers. Interns will play a pivotal role in the daily operations and tasks of the organization. The Summer 2013 Education intern will assist the Education Director with researching, planning, preparing and executing eight summer art camps for children grades 1st-6th. The internship will begin in the beginning of June, and will endure through late August. The intern will be expected to provide a minimum of 10 working hours per week. There will be preliminary orientation training, followed by any additional instruction deemed necessary by supervisor. The intern will also be given weekly meetings with their supervisor, the Education Dirctor, for guidance and instruction. This is a partially paid position. Payment will be given for preparation days only (not for contact hours with campers.) Payment is $25.00 per day, not to exceed $600 for the summer. Payment will be given only if hours are fulfilled and necessary work is completed.

Sanford Arts is an Integrative Health program housed within the Cancer Center at Sanford USD Medical Center, in Sioux Falls, SD. As a student intern your primary obligation and privilege will be to work with patients, caregivers, and sometimes staff creating projects and works of art. Each opportunity to meet with a participant is unique giving you the ability to use your skills and flexibility to discover new abilities in yourself and with whom you work. Your interactions with participants are meant to provide a deviation from any normal visit, in that you are providing opportunities to gain a skill, develop mastery, reduce nervousness, ultimately working for an improved experience. All work is with the arts and within the medium you know and love. This internship may also serve as in introduction to an Expressive Therapies internship. You will not be seeing clients in the same manner as in a therapeutic relationship, however many aspects to this internship serve as introductory components to Expressive Therapy practice in a healthcare setting. Your supervisor is an Expressive Therapist and will hold weekly discussions on Expressive Therapies topics.

We are an ensemble of collaborative artists and performers. We are looking for collaborative types to further our endeavors to fuse community outreach, social justice and art. A passion for people, social justice, global concerns and inventive arts is encouraged.

Flowers contemporary art gallery in Chelsea is looking for a gallery assistant for the Spring semester. The intern will be working closely with the manager and director, and will be expected to assist with administrative duties including answering phones, interacting with clients/institutions, organization, assembling mailings, running errands, etc. Additionally, the intern is expected to assist with general gallery maintenance and art handling, such as cleaning, installations, and wrapping, delivering, and shipping artworks. During the term of the internship, there will be several opportunities for special projects involving research, writing, and communication with press outlets. While this is an unpaid internship, this opportunity will provide a wealth of experience for students hoping to pursue a career in the arts at a premier international gallery. Intern must be available to work at least 3 days a week (gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10am-6pm). The ideal candidate will be mature, affable, reliable, organized, and energetic. A background in art history, fine arts, humanities and/or office administration. Candidates should be comfortable using Microsoft office and an understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite (photoshop etc) is helpful but not required. Graphic design experience is a plus. Contact with artists, collectors, museums and other galleries personnel occurs daily and requires strong and clear communication skills. Please send resume and cover letter to Jonny Davies jonny@flowersgallery.com (Attn: Internship).

Flowers contemporary art gallery in Chelsea is looking for a gallery assistant for the Spring semester. The intern will be working closely with the manager and director, and will be expected to assist with administrative duties including answering phones, interacting with clients/institutions, organization, assembling mailings, running errands, etc. Additionally, the intern is expected to assist with general gallery maintenance and art handling, such as cleaning, installations, and wrapping, delivering, and shipping artworks. During the term of the internship, there will be several opportunities for special projects involving research, writing, and communication with press outlets. While this is an unpaid internship, this opportunity will provide a wealth of experience for students hoping to pursue a career in the arts at a premier international gallery. Intern must be available to work at least 3 days a week (gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10am-6pm). The ideal candidate will be mature, affable, reliable, organized, and energetic. A background in art history, fine arts, humanities and/or office administration. Candidates should be comfortable using Microsoft office and an understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite (photoshop etc) is helpful but not required. Graphic design experience is a plus. Contact with artists, collectors, museums and other galleries personnel occurs daily and requires strong and clear communication skills. Please send resume and cover letter to Jonny Davies jonny@flowersgallery.com (Attn: Internship).

We are: A unique, innovative and growing New York art company in our 7th year. We sell, lease & license the work of New York based emerging artists to individual and corporate clients, host unique and upscale art events, and help charities raise money with art. We're driven by a passion for art, for artists, and for changing the world. We have 5 internships available: aspirants in art consulting, graphic / web design, film, social media / marketing, and journalism should apply. Applicants must want to work very hard, learn a lot, and have a LOT of fun! We only accept the BEST applicants. Our unsolicited thank-you letters from past interns not only bring a tear to the eye, but show how much we support our interns and give them meaningful experience. This is an internship unlike any other. Want to help change the art industry? Apply now. We look forward to hearing from you, and good luck!

Alley Art is a start up magazine looking for writers do no have to local to the Rio Grande Valley. Depending on the editorial. The start date will be on February 11th 2013. All articles will be do within 2 weeks of assignment date.

The Octagon Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)-3 organization located in the heart of downtown Ames, Iowa. For more than three decades, the Octagon has steadfastly worked to make the arts more accessible to the general public. We enhance people's lives by encouraging individual creativity, spirit, and potential. The Octagon continues to contribute to the quality of life and economic growth of the Ames community by making it a more livable and prosperous place. The Octagon serves more than 30,000 people annually though education classes and outreach programs, rotating exhibits, retail gallery shop, and special evets such as the annual Festival of Trees and the Octagon Art Festival. The success of the Octagon relies heavily on the support of its members and volunteers. Interns will play a pivotal role in the daily operations and tasks of the organization. The Spring 2013 Exhibits intern will assist the Exhibits Manager with the ongoing inventorying, cataloging, organizing, researching and digitizing of the collections. The intern will also provide a supporting role in the planning, publicizing, and installing of the annual Masters of Fine Art Candidate and High School Exhibitions. The internship will begin in the beginning of March, and will endure through late May. The intern will be expected to provide a minimum of 10 working hours per week. There will be preliminary orientation training, followed by any additional instruction deemed necessary by supervisor. The intern will also be given weekly meetings with their supervisor, the Exhibits Manager, for guidance and instruction. This is an unpaid position, though we regularly work with institutions to fulfill internship credit requirements.