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SUMMER 2009 INTERNSHIPS
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ARTPACE
Artpace seeks college and university students to participate
in internships. Summer internships are unpaid and run for 8 weeks with a
minimum commitment of 10 hours per week during office hours (Monday-Friday,
9-5pm). Artpace also encourages interns to attend its Public Programs.
Semester interns are an integral part of the organization,
and Artpace seeks self-motivated candidates that can work both independently
and collaboratively in a professional setting. Interns will apply their
creativity, critical thinking skills, and enthusiasm to a wide range of
projects under the mentorship of Artpace professionals.
Internship opportunities are available in the following
departments:
Archives: Gathers and organizes print media related to
resident artists. Other responsibilities include: documenting public and
educational programs, transferring VHS program documentation to DVD, and
offering assistance to visitors who utilize the Archive & Resource Library.
Final Cut Pro experience is preferred, but not necessary.
**External Affairs: Assists with donor and media relations,
special events, and database management. Other opportunities include:
developing audiences through marketing efforts, conducting donor prospect
research, and planning fundraising events. See below for additional application
requirement.
***Studio/Exhibition: Assists resident artists with the
production of new projects; works with technical and studio staff to plan,
install, and de-install shows; and prepares for exhibitions, public programs,
events, and openings. See below for deadline information.
Education/Public Programs: Assists with the coordination of
youth and adult public programs. Other opportunities include: touring youth
groups through exhibitions, developing curriculum, preparing for and
facilitating creative projects, and helping with program evaluation.
Director’s Office: Assists the director with
researching artists, managing Artpace’s annual publication, and engaging
in day-to-day duties associated with organizational management and arts
administration.
Curatorial: Develops an international, national, and local
perspective of contemporary art through researching artists, exhibition
planning, and partaking in day-to-day office duties.
How to apply:
The application deadline for summer 2009 internships is March
16, 2009. Applications should be mailed (postmarked by March 16) or emailed (.pdf
format only) to Mary E. Cantú, Program Manager, Artpace, 445 North Main Avenue,
San Antonio, TX 78205, or [log in to unmask].
Please include:
• Cover letter (include department(s) of interest; no
more than three)
• **External Affairs applicants will also submit a
one-page excerpt of an academic paper OR a 200-word sample of business
correspondence.
• ***Studio/Exhibition deadline: ongoing. Please
submit CV/resume and cover letter to Program Manager.
• Current CV or resume
• Contact information for two references
To learn more about Artpace, its residencies, exhibitions,
and public programs please visit www.artpace.org.