Curatorial Intern

Date: February 2013
Department: Exhibitions
Schedule: 3–4 days per week, days can be flexible
Dates Required: Immediately with an ability to commit through May
Supervisor's Title: Curator

DESCRIPTION

A curatorial intern is needed who is a highly motivated, energetic, and detail-oriented person with a good background in modern and contemporary art. This person will work with artists who will be featured in two large-scale group shows of contemporary photography, video, and mixed media art. Tasks will include corresponding with artists and art gallery personnel, building checklists and databases of art, working on a major catalogue, and doing research on individual artists. Should have at least a BA in art history, photographic history or a related field and be able to work at least three days a week.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Mature undergraduate, recent graduate, or graduate student

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Applicants should have great contemporary art/photography knowledge, extremely organized and detail oriented, digitally skilled.

BENEFITS

Besides gaining invaluable experience at a premier cultural/educational institution, interns benefit from school credit (when applicable), and are invited to attend ICP seminars and special events. Access to the ICP library. Tuition discounts for ICP courses, workshops and/or labs are provided, subject to internship hours completed and availability.