Curatorial Programs Intern
REPORTS TO: Artistic Director
TIME COMMITMENT: Minimum 3-month commitment of 8-10 hours per week. Schedule is flexible.
LOCATION: Santa Monica, CA.
COMPENSATION: Volunteer. College credit possible; check with your academic advisor to make arrangements.
POSITION OVERVIEW: 18th Street Arts Center is accepting applications for Program interns to work under the supervision of the Artistic Director. This is an unpaid internship (college credit eligible) for the Fall of 2017 focusing on 18th Street Arts Center’s public programs including exhibitions, panels, events, and publications. The internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the field of arts administration and to get first-hand experience working with our Artists in Residence as well as our Artist Lab Residency and exhibition program. Upcoming projects include a series of public off-site artists performances and projects, as well as a community cultural mapping project funded by the Irvine Foundation.
The Curatorial Programs Internship at 18th Street offers:
- Opportunities to realize independent creative projects including curating exhibitions, writing texts for publication, and organizing events
- Internship responsibilities tailored to the candidate’s interests and career goals wherever possible
- Small organizational staff allowing for maximum exposure to the full range of responsibilities and skills required to run a non-profit arts institution
- Participation in strategic data collection and program review efforts addressing the needs of artists within 18th Street Arts Center and working with adjacent communities
Learn more about 18th Street here: http://www.18thstreet.org
TO APPLY: Please send your resume and cover letter to the Artistic Director, Anuradha Vikram, at jobopenings@18thstreet.org. The internship will be offered for a three month period, with the possibility for extension. Please specify “Curatorial Programs Intern” in the subject line