Internships + Volunteering

Art in General accomplishes as much as it does thanks to the assistance of many bright interns. By working with the organization, they also have the opportunity of acquiring new skills in the arts and nonprofit fields through our internship program.

Additionally, a number of volunteers donate their time and acquire invaluable experience by supporting special events.

To apply for an internship, or to volunteer, please review the available positions below and send a resume and cover letter letting us know which you’re interested in. Please tell us about your skills, and let us know your available start date and hours. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and should be sent to Jessica Maturo at info@artingeneral.org.

Curatorial Internship

Overview: Art in General’s Curatorial department is looking for assistance in the production of new commissions to artists, curatorial research and planning of current and upcoming program initiatives at Art in General, and the handling of day-to-day correspondence of the Curatorial department

Duties & Requirements: We are looking for young artists or emerging curators that have the interest and ability to work with artists, and to negotiate with collaborators, vendors, and other individuals; the ability to speak fluently in a language other than English is always helpful. Applicants must have strong oral, written, organizational, and inter-personal communications skills, ability to manage time efficiently, flexibility and openness to taking action and responsibility for a variety of duties (juggling a number of tasks each day); knowledge of contemporary art and its concepts; facility in doing research, creating bibliographies, and writing letters. Computer proficiency is a must, particularly experience with Microsoft Office and knowledge of Adobe Suite.

Time Commitment: A minimum of 16 hours per week is required, preferably in 2 days of consecutive work hours.

Education Program Internship

Overview: Education Program 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. Interns participate in the ongoing work of the department and complete specific projects or portions of larger departmental initiatives such as: in-school hands-on workshop, Artist presentations for participating schools, Arts in Education research, professional development, as well as other organizational tasks.

Requirements: Interns will be assisting the Education Coordinator with administrative tasks as well as the stimulating and creative activities of the Education program. We are looking for congenial, energetic, highly motivated and creative individuals. Applicants must be familiar with a variety of art materials. Word processing, Filemaker Pro, and computer graphic skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) are a big plus. Most importantly, you must have a positive enthusiastic attitude towards interacting with young people.

Time Commitment: A minimum of 5 hours per week is required.

Development Internship

Overview: The Development department is responsible for raising funds for general operating, exhibitions, education programs, public programs and special projects. The Department is also responsible for planning and executing certain special events, managing the membership division, and for the sales and marketing of artists’ limited editions.

Responsibilities: Working with supervision from the Development Associate, the Development Intern will provide administrative and non-administrative support to departmental activities. The ongoing activities involve assisting with membership and limited edition marketing activities and mailings, researching funders (including government, foundation, and corporate sources), updating development records, preparing packets, helping coordinate and attending special events, drafting correspondence and filing.

Time Commitment: A minimum of 16 hours per week is required, as is a commitment of three months.

Operations Internship

Overview: This position works at the front desk of a fast paced organization where multitasking and creative solutions are encouraged. This position acts as the primary point of contact for the public and will have various responsibilities including administrative tasks related to the exhibitions, maintenance of office supplies and equipment, assisting the curatorial department with research and planning, handling day-to-day correspondence, and preparing and assisting in the organization of special events.

Requirements: The right match for this position will be a highly motivated, intelligent individual with strong written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, ability to manage time efficiently, and handle several projects simultaneously. A professional phone manner, good interpersonal skills and a sense of humor are also important.

Time Commitment: A minimum of 16 hours per week is required, preferably in 2 days of consecutive work-hours for a period of 2-3 months

Communications and Design Internship

Art in General’s Communications Department is looking for an intern who will assist the Communications Coordinator with press, publications, design and website maintenance related to exhibitions and programs.
The communications intern will learn the daily communications operations of a nonprofit art gallery; write and design press releases and print materials, maintain public presence of the organization inside and outside the gallery spaces, document gallery programs and generally assist the Communications Coordinator with special projects and daily tasks.
Requirements:
Time commitment according to your schedule, supervisor’s schedule is 10-6:30 Monday- Friday.
Good organizational, writing, and editing skills and computer proficiency is a must. Experience with MS Office Suite and basic experience with Photoshop and the Adobe Creative Suite is required. Database experience is a plus, and the more experience & expertise with Adobe design programs the better.
General Tasks:
–Assist with design and production of brochures, flyers, signs and posters for exhibitions and public programs
–Assist with organizational mass mailings
–Research press outlets to target pitches for specific exhibitions
–Assist with website updates
–Create copy for listings in publications and place listings
–Proofreading
–Assist in general administrative duties of Communications Department
–Archive and organize press clippings
–Keep press lists up to date
–Keep online profiles and communities up to date and research other online opportunities (i.e. Facebook, etc.)
Individual larger projects:
– Research artists and information for press materials including releases and associated information
– Assist with the timely production of residency brochures
– Work on general institutional visibility and community outreach, possibly including the creation of an Art in General ‘street team’