The Art Practice Student Internship program is an opportunity to learn how art exhibitions are put together, to gain experience in the day-to-day functioning of an art gallery from the inside, to work with professional curators and artists, and to run a small, non-circulating art library.
The internship is a pass/fail course taken for 2-3 credits. Attendance and punctuality are essential to passing. Internships are open to ALL UC Berkeley Students, NOT limited to Art Practice majors or upper division students. The application process is competitive.
Applications for Fall 2019 Internship Program Now Open!
Applications Due: 12 noon, Thursday, August 29th, 2019
Students will take the Art Gallery Student Internship Program for at least two credits and should expect to commit five hours per week to the program.
Students will have the choice of focusing on the Worth Ryder Art Gallery or Platform Artspace, or they can choose to work in both places if scheduling permits.
Gallery Interns will have two roles: Attendant/Host/Events Coordinator and Preparator/Publicity. Additionally, students may participate in the Art Library Project Internship Program for an additional one credit (an additional 2.5 hours per week).
Attendant/Host
Each student who signs up for the program is required to be present to attend the gallery for one 2.5 hour shift per week during the semester OR help host receptions and artist talks. Attendant shifts are scheduled during gallery hours, 12 – 5pm, Monday – Thursday, while Host shifts are odd hours.
Preparator/Publicity
Additionally, each intern takes on two specialized positions. These positions are scheduled flexibly, but do require students to be present for hours during installation periods and at meetings with the Director.
As a Preparator you will be installing exhibitions for approximately 4-hour shifts before each of five exhibitions. You will be hanging work, painting, organizing, making gallery materials, assisting professional and student artists, and will gain valuable hands-on experience. You will be trained in the use of basic tools used to install exhibitions. No experience required.
As a Publicity Interns you will help the Director prepare PR materials, publicize events, document exhibitions, enter exhibition descriptions into online arts calendars, contact local arts media, prepare content for our website and social media, and make things BIG.
Event Coordinators @Platform
As an Event Coordinator, you will gain experience collaborating with others in an artist-run space created by Professor Jill Miller. You’ll help with day-to-day operations, such as opening and closing the space, while also assisting with artist workshops, live performances, and other events on site. Event coordinators must be present for a 2.5 hour shift each week, in addition to attending the Internship class on Mondays.
Platform website: platformart.space
Art Library Project
In Fall, 2018 The Art Library Project opened a small, DIY, non-circulating art library in the Worth Ryder Art Gallery. Students interested in working as Art Librarians may apply to participate in the Art Library Project Internship Program for additional credits.
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INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
Applications for Fall 2019 Internship Program Now Open!
Applications Due: 12 noon, Thursday, August 29th, 2019
QUESTIONS? Check application for details first. Send any questions to Program Director Farley Gwazda: gwazda@berkeley.edu