Bemis Center interns assist staff and artists-in-residence with artistic and collaborative projects that help run the organization, execute exhibitions, deliver programs, connect with audiences, and support artists in the creation of new art.
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a college degree program or a recent college graduate (within six months)
- A passion for contemporary art and an eagerness to learn
- Self-motivation, attention to detail, ability to work without much supervision, and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform varying levels of clerical and/or physical work
Artist-in-Residence Intern:
- Artist-in-Residence intern positions vary each semester as Bemis Center helps tailor the position to the artists-in-residence discipline and projects they may be working on while at Bemis Center. The lists below are examples of the responsibilities and skills for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Art handling and materials preparation
- Artwork production and shop work
- Sourcing, research, filing, and archiving
- Documenting work – photography and/or videography
- Graphic design/website development
Skills:
- Enjoy working with materials, sourcing information, and want to gain hands-on experience in the studio
- Familiarity with various studio practices preferred but not required
- Interest in contemporary art and art production and/or working as a professional artist
Development Intern:
Responsibilities
- Work with Development staff on fundraising initiatives, including Bemis member and donor relationship building and maintenance
- Assist in maintaining and updating the organization's donor database
- Assist with various administrative duties such as letter writing, preparing of mailings, and printing and organizing materials for donor meetings and events
- Assist in the planning and execution of fundraiser and donor cultivation events
Skills:
- Interest in philanthropy and/or nonprofit organization management
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Familiarity with Microsoft Suite software, such as Excel and Word, and Google Drive
- Ability to communicate in an effective, professional, and friendly manner with staff and patrons
Gallery Attendant + Administrative Intern:
Responsibilities
- Welcome visitors; provide them with gallery guides and promotional material; answer questions and provide information about exhibitions, guided tours, and gallery hours; invite them to sign-up to receive Bemis communications
- Monitor visitors while they observe the exhibition and ensure they are complying with gallery guidelines
- Assist the Operations Team with basic administrative tasks
Skills:
- Enjoy interacting with the public and working with people of all backgrounds
- Organized, independent worker with a basic understanding of Google docs, spreadsheets, and calendars
- Comfortable working with numbers
- Interest in art gallery or museum administration and/or nonprofit management
Internships at Bemis Center are unpaid positions. Interns may arrange to receive academic credit, but it is not required.
More details at: https://www.bemiscenter.org/internships?mc_cid=1a57b73b16&mc_eid=f5874a8fc8