The Internship Program at the Asheville Art Museum offers
participants "hands-on" training in the museum profession and a
comprehensive overview of museum operations. Interns participate in the
day-to-day activities of Museum departments, in addition to working on specific
projects.
When making your arrangements, please keep in mind that internships
are unpaid. We are happy to work with universities that offer credit for
internships.
Interns must be able to work a minimum
of two days per week. The exact schedule will be determined with the department
supervisor.
Application Process: Please submit a 1-2 page letter of interest
that states related educational experience and skills and contact information
for two references. Please specify which department you would be most
interested in interning with, as we hope to match all interns with their first
choices.
We have a limited number of internships available each summer
and we regret that we cannot always accommodate everyone as these internships
are competitive. Prospective interns
will be interviewed by at least one staff member.
Asheville Art Museum
Attn: Internship Program
PO Box 1717
Asheville, NC 28802
Or e-mail your letter with RE: INTERNSHIPS in the subject line
to: nsokolove@ashevilleart.org.
Please do not call before you have sent your application. Application
deadline is April 19, 2010.
Summer 2010
internships:
Communications &
Public Relations
The
Communication & Public Relations department expands public awareness of the
Museum and aims to increases attendance and revenue. The Department produces
the Museum’s media releases; circulates images for reproduction, places
advertisements, produces newsletters and other promotional materials, organizes
the annual gala/art auction, exhibition openings. Interns will assist in
producing media and in coordinating special events.
Curatorial
The
Curatorial Department researches and organizes upcoming exhibitions, including
the development of timelines, checklists, and signage; produces exhibition
catalogues; corresponds with artists, curators, galleries and museums. Interns
will be introduced to issues relating to art history and will obtain
administrative and curatorial skills in organizing art exhibitions.
Development
The
Development department is responsible for all grants from government,
foundation, and corporate sources; the membership program; contributions to the
Museum; and the capital campaign for building and endowment needs. Interns will
assist in researching prospective donors, program planning, membership events
and grants writing.
Education
Education
internships offer college art and art education students the opportunity to
experience and develop skills in all aspects of arts education in a
contemporary arts organization.
The
Museum’s education staff will work closely with interns, mentoring such skills
as interacting with groups of varying ages, assisting with
exhibition/curriculum based art projects for various age groups, collaborating
with our summer arts program teachers in the studio and more.
Requirements:
Interns will be assisted by Education Department with administrative tasks and
are expected to be involved with the stimulating and creative activities of our
program. We are looking for congenial, energetic, highly motivated and creative
individuals. Applicants should be familiar with a variety of art materials.
Most importantly, you must have a positive enthusiastic attitude towards interacting
with young people.
Museum Store &
Visitor Services
The
Museum Store complements the Museum's exhibition schedule by providing a
stunning assortment of art related titles and objects for sale. Interns will
gain experience in the day-to-day operations of a retail space, budgeting,
visual merchandising, marketing, visitor services and special events.
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