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2 people are interested
Exhibitions Internship
ORGANIZATION: Palo Alto Art Center
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2 people are interested
Undergraduate-Level Exhibitions Internship
Interested in exhibition design, curatorial research, museum interpretation, and public programs?
The Exhibitions Intern works directly with the Art Center’s Curator and Exhibitions Coordinator to support upcoming exhibitions and the Artist-in-Residence program. The Exhibitions Intern also interacts with visitors at events and public programs.
In this role, you will...
- Provide support to the Art Center Curator and Exhibitions Coordinator for upcoming exhibitions including administrative tasks related to implementing the exhibition, archiving, research, and other critical curatorial tasks
- Work directly with the Exhibitions team and the Artist-in-Residence
- Assist the Artist-in-Residency program through marketing, communicating and program support
- Interface with the public and support the Exhibitions team at programs and events
You are a great fit for this role if you are...
- Interested in art making processes, contemporary art practices, and art engagement strategies
- Enthusiastic about working with the public in a museum setting
- An excellent organizer and written communicator
- Comfortable using various software on a pc and navigating the internet
- Detail-oriented
- Interest in design-thinking
- Skilled in time management and prioritization
- Flexible, able to self-start, and have a passion for the arts and/or creative endeavors
When you will work...
This position is 30 hours per week for approximately 10 weeks (early-June 2017 to mid-August 2017), from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Ready to join the team? Here’s what to do... Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
In the cover letter, please address the questions following questions:
- Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this internship?
- How does this internship support your professional goals?
Send all materials to Grace Pegan Abusharkh, Director of Volunteer Engagement, at grace.abusharkh@cityofpaloalto.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
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About Palo Alto Art Center
Location:
1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, US
Mission Statement
The Palo Alto Art Center is your place to discover art. See, make, and be inspired because everyone is an artist. Created by the community, for the community in 1971, the Palo Alto Art Center provides an accessible and welcoming place to engage with art. We serve approximately 90,000 people every year through a diverse range of programs.
Description
The Palo Alto Art Center is owned and operated by the City of Palo Alto as a program of the Division of the Arts and Sciences, Department of Community Services. The Palo Alto Art Center Foundation was founded in 1971 and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that proves financial support and advocacy to the Art Center through a public/private partnership that allows us to enhance our reach and impact in the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1313 Newell RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303
DATE POSTED
February 10, 2017
SKILLS
- Curating
- Grant Writing / Research
- Visual Arts
- Arts Administration
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- 30 hours per week for approximately 10 weeks
- training