Pyramid Atlantic Art Center Spring Studio Internship 2024

By Editorial Team on November 6, 2023

Deadline: Mon, 20 November 2023

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https://pyramidatlanticartcenter.org/artist-opportunities/internships/

Pyramid Atlantic now offers a paid internship opportunity for college or post-college artists. Our interns are a core part of the Pyramid team, gaining hands-on experience in printmaking, papermaking, and book arts. Interns work with various communities, including the general public and professional artists, while earning experience in the day-to-day operations of a non-profit art center and gallery.

Typical Intern Tasks:

  • Maintaining the studios for visiting artists, renters, and outreach events
  • Helping in the gallery with exhibition preparation, installation, and de-installation.
  • Assisting in the production of prints or handmade paper
  • Setting up and breaking down evening programs
  • Assisting at events (gallery openings, fundraisers, artist talks, etc.)
  • Working at the front desk
  • Preparing for workshops (setting up studios, prepping materials, coordinating with instructor)

Schedule:
Internships are 11 weeks, with interns working 10 am-4 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays of each week. In addition, interns are expected to work on their art at least once a week (Thu, Sat, or Sun).

Compensation

  • Interns will be paid an honorarium of $2,000, broken up into monthly or bi-weekly payments as the intern prefers.
  • Interns may book studio time at no cost to work on their art
  • Interns may take one workshop of their choice, paying only for material fees
  • Interns will be able to participate in a critique session with the Artistic Director and visiting artists

Qualifications
Candidates should have a strong interest in printmaking, bookmaking, and/or paper making, be highly motivated, and be comfortable working in a studio environment.

To Apply (applications must include the following)

  • Letter of intent
  • Resume or CV
  • 4-5 images of the applicant’s artistic work
  • Three professional references

Spring internship: February 14th – May 8th
Application deadline: November 20th
Grace: November 22nd
Notification: January 6th