What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Artist-in-Residence Internship position at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts?
Spend your Summer working closely with a professional artist! Artist-in-Residence interns are matched one-on-one with a Bemis artist-in-residence. The internship is tailored to the artists-in-residence discipline and projects they may be working on while at Bemis Center. The lists below are examples of the responsibilities and skills for this position.
> Art handling and materials preparation
> Artwork production and shop work
> Sourcing, research, filing, and archiving
> Documenting work – photography and/or videography
> Graphic design/website development
- Currently enrolled in a college degree program or a recent college graduate (within six months)
- A passion for contemporary art and an eagerness to learn
- Self-motivation, attention to detail, ability to work without much supervision, and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform varying levels of clerical and/or physical work
- Enjoy working with materials, sourcing information, and want to gain hands-on experience in the studio
- Familiarity with various studio practices preferred but not required
- Interest in contemporary art and art production and/or working as a professional artist
10 hours per week, days of the week will vary depending on the artist's schedule. Attendance of at least two events per month required.
After completing the application via the link, email your resume to Abby at abby@bemiscenter.org and include "Internship Application" in the subject line. Please apply by May 4 for the Summer 2025 session.
