AAH internships SA 2015
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
Department of Art & Art History
Internships
for
STUDIO ART
majors
revised August 2015
Oakland University Art Gallery
Rochester, Michigan
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, and more.
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
For more information, contact Jacky Leow at or Dick Goody at . To register for the class, contact Professor Goody.
Museum of New Art
Pontiac, Michigan
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
Help plan exhibitions, lighting, hanging, installing, publicity, packaging and shipping
Contact
Jef Bourgeau
7 North Saginaw Street, Pontiac, Michigan 48342
248.210.7560
Offered year round
Cranbrook Academy Art Museum
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Interested students should contact Roberta Gilboe to discuss internship possibilities. Previous internships have included:
§ Museum education
§ Collections
§ Gallery prep
Contact
Roberta Gilboe
248.645.3311
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
Detroit, Michigan
Each exhibition season, MOCAD hosts between 10 and 20 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 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 skis 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, 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
Interns must submit an intern application form along with two letters of recommendation from professors and/or 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:
mocadetroit.org/opportunities.html
Lauren Rossi Harroun ().
Unpaid.
Deadlines
§ April 15 for Summer term (May 1 through July 31)
§ August 15 for Fall term (September 1 through December 30)
§ December 20 for Winter term (January 15 through April 30)
Anton Art Center
Mt. Clemens, Michigan
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 low-cost programs and through many outreach initiatives.
Mission
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
Internships are offered in several areas of concentration:
§ Education
§ Exhibitions
§ Marketing
Typically internships last from 2-6 months. We will work with the applicants to establish a schedule. For student interns, we can set an approximate date by semesters: Fall, Winter, 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
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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
For more information, please email .
Orion Arts Center (OAC)
Lake Orion, Michigan
Art and the Internet
Internship would include:
§ Social media marketing – must have proficiency in Facebook and Pintrest, additional social media a plus, and be able to design vibrant home pages for the Orion Art Center. Will 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
The OAC is over 35 years old. We’d like to create an exhibit that honors and celebrates the artists who founded our organization. We’re located in a century-old house originally owned by Lake Orion’s 150-year old Methodist Church. A group of artists rescued the house from demolition and raised money to move it two blocks to our present location near the Paint Creak. The internship will 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. The internship will include:
§ Creating a list of topics that would give artists a business perspective and breaking it down into manageable bites. For example, 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
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OAC’s Artist Shop Internship
Our shop needs help! I would love to have interns that have ideas on how to freshen it up. The internship will 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 at 248.978.6851
115 S. Anderson Street, Lake Orion, Michigan 48361, 248.693.4986 www.orionartcenter.org
Detroit Center for Contemporary Photography
Detroit, Michigan
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 applications 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 term.
§ December 20 for Winter/Spring term (January 15 – April 30)
§ April 15 for Summer term (May 1 – July 31)
§ August 15 for Fall Term (September 1 – December 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.
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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.
Contact
For more information, please email .
Application is on the following page.
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION for DCCP
Please print clearly.
Today’s date: ______Name: ______
Current address: ______
City/State/Zip: ______
Phone: ______Email: ______
Emergency contact: ______(relation) ______(phone)
In which term you are interested? (circle):
Winter/Spring Summer Fall
Which days are you available to work in the gallery (circle)?
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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 academic credit for the DCCP internship should understand that they are responsible for making the necessary arrangements with their academic or department adviser.
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.
Intern in MICHIGAN
Michigan
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To find internship opportunities, students should register at interninmichigan.com.
After registering, creating a profile, and answering a set of targeted questions, students will be instantly connected with their best internship matches. Recently posted internship opportunities include positions with DTE Energy, Palace Sports & Entertainment, Uni-Solar, Trinity Health, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, and the City of Grand Haven – just to name a few.
HATCH
Hamtramck, Michigan
Internship duties
The intern will work with the following:
§ Installing artwork
§ Designing promotional materials and disseminating them
§ Supervising public areas such as our workshop and darkroom
§ Preparing for special events and openings
§ Facility maintenance
An intern with us will gain the experience of operating a gallery and operating a non-profit organization.
Requirement
Applicant must be working toward BFA or BA degrees. However, we will train; an intern does not need to have experience in all areas to apply.
Compensation
This internship is unpaid. However, we were instrumental in helping our last two interns find employment in their fields after graduation.
Contact
For more information, please contact Christopher Schneider at .
Starkweather Arts Center
Romeo, Michigan
Internship
The intern will gain experience with the following:
§ Work in the gift shop and gallery
§ Help during opening receptions
§ Design advertising
§ Assist teachers in classrooms
Compensation
This internship is unpaid.
Hours
Our hours are Thursday through Sunday, 10:00a – 4:00p, with extended hours during events.
Contact
For more information, please contact Grace Venet at .
219 N. Main, Romeo, Michigan 48065 · 586.752.5700 · www.starkweatherarts.com
Other Internships
Michigan
Flint Institute of Arts
The Summer 2016 internships will be posted on their website (www.flintarts.org) in January 2016.
Detroit Institute of Arts
The Summer 2016 internships will be posted on their website (www.dia.org) in late February 2016.
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