Oakland University Department of Art and Art History Internships For Art History Majors Revised Winter 2013
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, Rochester, MI Oakland University Art Gallery internships are tailored to coordinate with the individual s career goals and offer a great opportunity to experience on-the-job responsibilities for those interested in an art - related field. Components of managing/operating a gallery are budgets, funding, clerical, loans, risk management, packing, space preparation, transportation, etc. For Art History Majors, the internship offers the opportunity to conduct research on artifacts/works in the Permanent Collection and use of museum software for data entry. The internship offers a unique behind the scenes experience that includes all aspects of gallery operations giving an advantage in the competitive job market. Qualifications: Potential candidates must be dependable, able to follow directions, work independently, and have a positive and enthusiastic demeanor. Hours: 150 hours of on site involvement are required that can be spread over two semesters for flexibility with other commitments. Unpaid Contact: Jacky Leow at jaleow@oakland.edu or Dick Goody at goody@oakland.edu for more information To register for the class contact: Professor Dick Goody at goody@oakland.edu. Posted: 2/25/2013 MUSEUM OF NEW ART, Pontiac, MI This is a hands-on internship which brings students directly into the world of running an institution, creating exhibitions and dealing with both local and international artists. The job: to help plan exhibitions, lighting, hanging, installing, publicity, packaging and shipping. Contact: Jef Bourgeau 7 North Saginaw Street, Pontiac, MI 48342 248.210.7560 detroitmona@aol.com Offered Year Round CRANBROOK ACADEMY ART MUSEUM, Bloomfield Hills, MI Interested students should contact Roberta Gilboe to discuss internship possibilities. Previous internships have included museum education, collections, or gallery prep. 248-645-3311 RGilboe@cranbrook.edu
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DETROIT, Detroit, MI Each exhibition season, MOCAD hosts between ten and twenty volunteers and interns who wish to broaden their education and professional experience by working and learning in a not-for-profit museum. Volunteers and interns are a vital component in the day-to-day operations at MOCAD, likewise volunteering or interning at the museum provides students and recent graduates the opportunity to get involved with the community, learn about contemporary art, and interact with museum visitors, employees, and special guests in a variety of ways. The staff at MOCAD strives to provide our volunteers and interns with an interesting and rewarding learning experience, and with valuable skills that they can draw on in the future. Internships are available in the following areas: Administration; Development; Education; Exhibitions; Graphic Design; Media Relations; Museum Store; Programming; and Special Events. Days and Hours Interns must be able to work a minimum of two days per week/seven hours per day. The exact schedule will be determined with the department supervisor. Interns must be able to work a full term. Eligibility All interested individuals over the age of 18 are eligible to apply for an internship. Qualifications vary for each intern position and some positions may require college or graduate training and/or professional experience. In order to increase diversity in professions related to museums and the arts, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit seeks diversity in its intern staff and provides equal opportunity to its applicants. Application Procedure Interns must submit an intern application form along with two letters of recommendation from professors and/or previous employers, a resume and a cover letter. Once your file is complete, please do not call the Intern Coordinator to check on the status of your application. Only those applicants whom the departments are interested in interviewing will be contacted. The Department Supervisor will notify selected interns of acceptance at least two weeks before the start of each cycle. For information on volunteer opportunities and internships at MOCAD, visit http://mocadetroit.org/opportunities.html or Contact Lauren Rossi Harroun at lrossi@mocadetroit.org Unpaid Deadlines: April 15 for Summer Term May 1 July 31 August 15 for Fall Term September 1 December 30 December 20 for Winter/Spring Term January 15 April 30
DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS, Detroit MI The Detroit Institute of Arts, one of the leading art museums in the U.S., is seeking applicants for the positions of interns for summer 2011. The quality and comprehensive nature of its collections, the excellence of its staff, its library and its facilities, make the DIA an ideal environment for introducing students to the world of museums and non-profit organizations. While the DIA s internship program does not provide a stipend, arrangements may be made for academic credit in coordination with the student s sponsoring school. Interns work for a minimum of 15 hours per week. Candidates may apply for internships in any of the curatorial departments: Africa, Oceania and Indigenous Americas; African American Art; American Art to 1950; Arts of Asia and the Islamic World; Contemporary Art (post-1950); European Art to 1950; Prints, Drawings and Photographs; and Public Programming. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed their sophomore year and can intern for at least ten (10) weeks. Applications must include a cover letter that addresses the candidate s field of interest, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample (preferably from a course in the field of interest), and the name and phone number for one (1) instructor who would be able to provide a recommendation. Please forward complete applications to curators@dia.org Deadline: March 1, 2013 Offered Each Summer Coordinator: (Ms) Iva Lisikewycz, Manager of Curatorial Affairs Location: Detroit, MI Enrollment: 1 per curatorial section, 2 or 3 Programming Website: www.dia.org
FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS, Flint, MI Title: Curatorial Intern Job Description: Assists the Curatorial Department in all aspects of its operation. Projects for interns will be assigned based on the department's current needs, including but not limited to, research and writing on the permanent collection, and research and writing for temporary exhibitions. Requirements or special skills needed: Excellent research and writing and communication skills needed. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Start and end date of internship: typically our interns are by semester or season, winter/spring/summer/fall. But this can vary and will depend on space limitations. Application requirements: CV of applicant and writing sample Deadline for applicants: 4 weeks before desired start date of internship Contact person and contact information: Tracee J. Glab Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Flint Institute of Arts 1120 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 tel.: 810.234.1695 e: tglab@flintarts.org
FLINT INTSITUTE OF ARTS, Flint, MI Museum Education Internship, Department Education, Reports to Curator of Education Description The Museum Education Intern assists with gallery acitivites and public programs for a wide-ranging audience of children through senior citizens. Includes helping develop print and online interpretive materials. Requirements/Special Skills: Interest in Art History and working in a museum setting Start/End Date: Internships avaliable year-round Application Requirements: Resume and Cover Letter Deadline for Application: Applications accepted any time. Contact Monique M. Desormeau Curator of Education Flint Institute of Arts 1120 E Kearsley Street Flint MI 48503 mdesormeau@flintarts.org
FLINT INSITUTE OF ARTS, Flint, MI Art Education Intern, Department Education, Reports to Curator of Education Description The art education intern assists with K-6 gallery lessons and studio art related activities. Includes helping with lesson preparation and working with students in groups and individually. Requirements/Special Skills Interest in art education and working with children Start/End Date Internships avaliable year-round Application Requirements Resume and Cover Letter Deadline for Application Applications accepted any time. Contact Monique M. Desormeau Curator of Education Flint Institute of Arts 1120 E Kearsley Street Flint MI 48503 mdesormeau@flintarts.org
OAKLAND COUNTY: Position/Project: Student Intern for Arts and Culture Department/Site: Economic Development & Community Affairs/Executive Office Building Supervisor & Phone: Kristie Everett Zamora, Coordinator 248-858-0415, <zamorak@oakgov.com> Background: Arts and Culture, a division of the Economic Development & Community Affairs department, serves to enhance, strengthen and promote the arts and cultural life in Oakland County through advocacy, promotion, funding, and programming initiatives. Purpose: To encourage community building To preserve and celebrate the unique and intrinsic qualities of communities located with Oakland County To foster cross-cultural understanding To provide life-long learning opportunities To provide opportunities and support to Oakland artists and arts organizations To support economic development and tourism Initiatives: Advocacy & Promotion Funding for Arts and Cultural Projects Arts and Cultural Programming Duties of Intern: Manage exhibitions in the Executive Office Building s Galleria Assist in the development of the Brown Bag Lecture programming and administer the Series Update and manage the office s webpages Assist with the Regional Regranting (Minigrant) program Coordinate printing of office s invitations with OC Graphic Designer and Printer Maintain office s mailing list and communicate with arts & cultural organizations Provide support for Coordinator Needed Background and Desirable Skills: Students of several backgrounds are acceptable, including art history, fine arts, and other liberal arts disciplines. Desire to work with art is required. Skills include: Confidence, ability to work on their own, ability to follow directions, computer skills (Microsoft Office Word & Excel), problem solving, oral and written communication, and demonstrated leadership. What the Intern could learn from this experience: Program development and implementation Art handling and exhibition installation Methods of program evaluation Experience interacting in a professional office environment Basic knowledge of grant programs General knowledge of County government Website management Interested students need to apply on-line at www.oakgov.com/job/apply for the College Intern part-time position. Because this is a generic position, the student should also send me an email so I can flag their application. The position is paid and lasts for 1000 hours (approximately 1 year).
EDSEL & ELEANOR FORD HOUSE, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI Internships Edsel & Eleanor Ford House is pleased to offer internships in the areas of collections, exhibitions, archives, research, and education. Our interns participate and gain experience in the following areas: Exhibition and collection research Processing archival collections Object photography Cataloging collections Data entry Digitizing photographic collections Exhibit preparation Handling artifacts Other assignments depending upon the interests and skills of the student Candidates must be able to handle objects with extreme care, write neatly, work with detailed numbering systems, keep accurate and clear records, and work with computerized data and word processing software. Preferred majors include history, art history, material culture/anthropology, museum studies, archival science, or related fields. Previous museum or gallery experience is not required. Please note that all internships at Ford House are unpaid. Applications are accepted year round. If you are interested in an internship with Ford House, please complete an Internship Application and forward it, along with your resume, to Deborah Griffith at: dgriffith@fordhouse.org or 313-453-2034.
ANTON ART CENTER, Mount Clemens, MI At the Anton Art Center, we Exhibit, Educate and Inspire: We offer exhibitions on a monthly basis in our Main Galleries, the Petitpren Community Gallery and the Boll History Gallery We offer art classes for all ages and skill levels We inspire community members to become involved with the arts through a variety of free and lowcost programs and through many outreach initiatives The Anton Art Center's mission is to enrich and inspire the lives of Macomb County residents and visitors of all ages, through the infusion of the arts into everyday life. We achieve this through exhibits, educational programming, community outreach and special events. Our success comes from creative leadership, a strong sense of community and the generosity of our members and supporters. Internships are offered by the Anton Art Center in several areas of concentration: Education Exhibitions Marketing Typically internships last from 2 to 6 months. We will work with the applicants to establish a schedule. For student interns, we can set an approximate date by semesters: fall, winter and summer. What we are looking for: Computer skills are a must, including knowledge of Microsoft programs Completed sophomore year in college and have above a 3.0 grade point average Must be outgoing, detail-oriented, able to take initiative and work without much supervision Creativity, organizational skills and a positive attitude What you will do: Assist with day-to-day functions as they relate to your area of concentration Oversee one particular project or aspect of an event What you will receive: One-on-one mentoring from Anton Art Center staff and volunteers A network of contacts for future employment or career path opportunities Valuable experience which will help you get a head start on your career An array of portfolio pieces to present during job interviews Academic credit as outlined by your college or university Contact: Executive Contact Executive Director Anna Lilla at alilla@theartcenter.org or (586)469-8666
ORION ARTS CENTER, Lake Orion, MI 115 S. Anderson St., Lake Orion, Mi 48361, 248-693-4986, www.orionartcenter.org. Art and the internet: Internship would include: - Social media marketing. This student would have proficiency in Facebook and Pintrest (additional social media a plus) and help us design vibrant home pages for the Orion Art Center. Student would also work with a group of OAC volunteers to create a strategy for regular postings that have impact, and compelling content to create conversation about art and artists. - Help research the best places to post art offerings, calls for entries, and the OAC profile - Help develop contact lists for artists and artist groups from around the region with whom we can partner History of the Orion Art Center: Next year the Orion Art Center will turn 35 years old. We'd like to create an exhibit that honors and celebrates the artists who founded our organization. Background: We're located in a century old house originally owned by Lake Orion's 150 year old MethodistChurch. A group of artists rescued the house from demolition and raised money to move it 2 blocks to our present location near the Paint Creek. Internship would include: - Help researching and recording our building's history. - Contacting original member artists who have some fabulous stories! - Locating member artwork, copies of any original photos, documents, newspaper articles. - Help conducting interviews for use in a short video documentary that captures the original spirit of their vision. The Biz of Art internship: Our artists are hungry for information about how to turn their art into a business. We've started a Biz of Art monthly workshop that has been very popular. Internship would include: -Creating a list of topics that would give artists a business perspective and breaking it down into manageable bites. Ex: how to show your work in a Gallery, how to license your art, how to set up a business, the basics of selling at an art show, how to sell online, etc. - Helping to locate, contact and schedule local experts that could talk with artists - Writing content to describe the workshops to market the series. - Help researching grants to finance series OAC's Artist Shop internship: Our shop needs help! I would love to have interns that have ideas on how to freshen it up. Internship would include: - Finding new and interesting artists to show their work. - Helping to develop a system of rotating artist work. - Creating a fresh presentation for artist work. - Helping to market the shop in an innovative way. Contact: Lauren Dinneweth, Director, Orion Art Center (248) 978-6851 lauren@orionartcenter.org
STARKWEATHER ARTS CENTER, Romeo, MI Starkweather Arts Center 219 N. Main Romeo, MI 48065 586-752-5700 info@starkweatherarts.com www.starkweatherarts.com Starkweather Arts Center Internships Starkweather Arts Center Is a non-profit art center located on Main Street in the Village of Romeo, located north of Detroit Michigan. Starkweather owes its existence to a trust created by Helen Starkweather, a lifelong resident of Romeo. It is the goal of the SAC to foster and promote artistic excellence in the Village of Romeo and surrounding communities. By providing quality art experiences through art education, exhibits and events, Starkweather aims to enhance the quality of life in Northern Macomb County. Duties: One of the primary roles of the intern will be to help staff the Starkweather Arts Gallery and Gift Shop and maintain the daily operations. This includes engaging with visitors to the gallery, facilitating art sales, cleaning, and minor/routine maintenance. The intern may also be involved in maintaining inventory records and management systems, updating and producing content for social media, and installing exhibitions. Interns will be expected to staff the gallery and gift shop for approximately 10+ hours per week including 4 hours on Saturdays. Some of the secondary roles of the intern include his or her area of expertise and interests. In coordination with the Director, interns will have the possibility of utilizing their skills in various matters, exhibition programming, etc.; Educational/didactic - community and educational outreach, lectures, workshops; Corporate identity (website, logo, signage, etc.) - assisting with publication, posters, announcement design, including photo-documentation of Starkweather Arts Center exhibits and activities; Fundraising - assisting with grant writing, research, etc.; Exhibition Design - assisting with layout and installation of special exhibitions. Application: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and two letters of recommendation. Portfolio submission is not required but is highly recommended. All portfolios must be submitted digitally on a CD or include a link to an online portfolio. Please send application to: Starkweather Arts Center, PO Box 631, Romeo, MI 48065. Deadline for postmarked submissions is May 5, 2013. Benefits: Upon completion of the Starkweather Arts Center Internship, the Director may offer to feature the artwork of the intern in a gallery exhibition. Successful interns have the opportunity to extend their internships into the Fall and Winter semesters. All internships are available for credit through the College/University if desired.
DETROIT CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY, Detroit, MI The DCCP internship program welcomes students and recent graduates who wish to broaden their education and professional experience by working and learning in a not-for- profit gallery. The program offers experiential education in a challenging, hands-on environment in exchange for a substantive contribution from talented and interested individuals. The gallery presents an ambitious photographic print and video exhibitions as well as educational workshops and field trips, and interns have the unique opportunity to participate in the development and expansion of these programs and operations. There are three application deadlines and selection periods per year. Internships require a minimum commitment of eight hours per week for three months, during which time interns may complete a number of exclusive projects as well as daily assignments. Interns also participate in departmental meetings, special events, and various educational programs, as well as attend regular museum programming. Internship Term Application deadline is three weeks before the start of the term. Deadline: December 20 for Winter/Spring Term (Jan. 15 - Apr. 30) Deadline: April 15 for Summer Term (May 1st - Jul. 31) Deadline: August 15 for Fall Term (Sep. 1 - Dec. 30) Days and Hours Interns must be able to work a minimum of eight hours per week, including one session of gallery sitting during regular open hours. The exact schedule will be determined with the department supervisor. Interns must be able to work a full term. Eligibility All interested individuals over the age of 18 are eligible to apply for an internship. In order to increase diversity in professions related to museums and the arts, the DCCP seeks diversity in its intern staff and provides equal opportunity to its applicants. When making your arrangements, please keep in mind that internships are unpaid. An intern will should be prepared to be responsible for basic administrative tasks, helping with grant research, maintenance of membership files and databases, and assisting the staff with exhibition events and workshops. Candidates should be very well organized, out-going and punctual. They should have basic computer skills and research skills, as well as excellent customer service skills. Application Procedure Interns must submit an intern application form (following page) along with one letter of recommendation from a professor and/or previous employer, a resume and a cover letter. Once your file is complete, please do not call the DCCP to check on the status of your application. Selected interns will be contacted at least two weeks before the start of each cycle.
Internship Application for DCCP (Please Print Clearly) Today s Date: Name: Current Address: City / State / Zip: Telephone Number: Emergency Contact: Relation: Please mark which internship term you are applying for: Fall (Sept. 1 Dec. 30) Winter/Spring (Jan. 15 Apr. 30) Summer (May 1 July 31) Please fill in the days and times when you are available to work in the gallery. Educational History (Name of School / Location / Degree Earned or Expected Date) Relevant Work History (Previous Volunteer Experience or Museum/Gallery Work) Relevant Skills or Talents (Computer related, Language, Installations) Additional Comments Academic Credit Students interested in earning academic credit for the DCCP internship should understand that they are responsible for making the necessary arrangements with their academic or department advisor. Intern Agreement I understand that as a DCCP intern, I will not be entitled to monetary compensation for the work that I perform or be entitled to worker's compensation in the event of personal injury. Signature: Date: The DCCP reserves the right to periodically evaluate and terminate intern services should my responsibilities not be fulfilled to satisfaction.
HATCH, Hamtramck, MI Internship Job description: A majority of the tasks carried out by an intern for Hatch will be at our building located at 3456 Evaline in Hamtramck. The Hatch Gallery, the gift shop, the workshop, the classroom and the studios are all located here. Responsibilities outside of the building will be noted by location 1. Running the gallery/gift shop: Open and close the gallery/gift shop, Saturday from 1pm to 6 pm. Responsibilities include unlocking the front door, setting out a sign, turning on lights/projector/ electronics associated with the art in the gallery, and setting up tables with information. In the winter, the heat should be set to 63 degrees. Closing the involves turning off all lights/electronics, making sure front and back doors and the gift shop are locked, and in the winter lowering the temperature to 54 degrees. For the gift shop, count and record the till at the start and the end of the shift. 2. Cleaning/maintenance: During open hours on Saturday depending on available time cleaning and general maintenance needs to be done. Cleaning involves a regular schedule of sweeping floors, cleaning bathrooms, dusting, etc. You will learn how to do maintenance needed such as patching, painting, repairing and so on. 3. Installation/de---installation: When new shows open you will help with installing artwork, creating and placing labels, and creating signage. In de-installing help with caring for and moving the art plus help in repairing gallery walls for the next show. This includes shows at Café 1923, a coffee shop in Hamtramck where we also have regular shows. 4. Promotion/design work: Help promote Hatch activities and gallery shows. You will be given access to the Hatch Facebook page and email to help us promote events and recruit. You may also be asked to create press releases, graphics, postcards, posters, etc as part of promotion. In addition you will be given a list of media contacts to send press releases 5. Activities and events: According to an agreed upon schedule you may also be asked to help with activities such as gallery crawls, drawing sessions movie nights, critiques, workshops and more. This may simply involve opening and closing the building or it may involve be a part of it. We would like to have you involved in at least one activity, which could be one you created yourself. Events include art festivals, where we need help inventorying an pricing stock, determining displays and preparing materials. 6. Curating: Curate a gallery show either for the Hatch Gallery or for the Café 1923 (to be decided by the Hatch board). Create a proposal and recruit artwork. Contact and organize artists involved. Create promotional material and help spread the word. 7. Research/grant help: Help with assembling information needed to apply for grants. May involve researching grantors to find the best match contracting others to glean information and creating video/graphics. The schedule and number of hours worked will be negotiated with a minimum of 10 hours per week which need to include Saturday afternoon. Personal use of the building may also be part of the negotiation. Responsibilities on this list may change according to the needs of the Hatch board and the approval of the intern. Requirements or special skills: working toward a BFA or a BA Dates: Year Round Application requirements: resume, statement of interest, interview with Hatch board members Contact person: Christopher Schneider, schneider@hatchart.org, 313-808-0154
POPPS PACKING, Hamtramck, MI Gallery Assistant *Responsibilities could include installation or de-installation of shows, drywall repair, painting, cleaning, updating our website (images, blog), other writing and graphic design *Familiarity with Photoshop & Wordpress, graphic design skills a plus. *Timeline for internship is ongoing and flexible--based on the school's timeline *Application requirements would include sending us a CV with resume and work samples Ongoing deadline for applicants to be based on school schedule Unpaid Popps landline 313.733.6793 Intern in MICHIGAN Intern in Michigan is a radical reimagining of the state s internship environment. This groundbreaking new system instantly connects students and employers through a unique online matching system. Saving time and headaches, Intern in Michigan makes connections based on specific job requirements and the individual interests and skills of the candidates. To find internship opportunities, students should register at http://interninmichigan.com/ After registering, creating a profile and answering a set of targeted questions, students will be instantly connected with their best internship matches. With over 1000 new users having registered in the last week, early registration will ensure that students who register now are among the first in the state to learn about new internship opportunities.