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Please review Internship
descriptions and application guidelines listed below
carefully PRIOR to contacting us. |
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| Arts Administration Internships | |
| CPW
offers individuals of special talent a unique training opportunity.
Interns learn business practices and fundraising strategies associated
with an artists' space dedicated to serving contemporary photographers.
Candidates are selected on the basis of their interest and experience in
photography and the visual arts, their ability to contribute significantly
to CPW projects, and their openness to gaining meaningful experience
from the program. College credit may be arranged. Year-round opportunities
are available.
Responsibilities on Site: Interns will assist CPW staff with: organization and production of education programs; organization and production of gallery exhibitions; organization and production of the PQ and other CPW publications; general administrative operation of the CPW including: membership, artist services, fundraising, public relations, special events, and community outreach. Areas of Study: Interns will have contact with working artists in the field, will learn to handle and display various types of photographic works, and will observe the process of curating exhibitions. Interns will learn about not-for-profit grant writing and fundraising practices, and the organizational and administrative skills necessary for the operation of a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Interns will expand their knowledge of the history of photography through experience with exhibitions of contemporary photographic works. Method of Study: Interns will work at the Center one to three days per week, for a three - four month schedule. Outside reading and/or projects will be assigned. Work will be supervised by CPW Directors Method of Evaluation: A final evaluation letter will be created by CPW Directors summarizing areas of experience and Intern performance. Meetings will be held with the student's photography faculty member, if appropriate. Interns will keep a journal on areas of study, create a resume, artists' statement, and portfolio. Scheduling an Interview: Interviews for
Arts Administration Internships are
ongoing - please email CPW at info@cpw.org |
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