THE SCULPTURE CENTER
Please see instructions on how to apply at the bottom of this page.
The Sculpture Center is seeking a Studio Institute Arts Intern to conduct curatorial responsibilities for its Spotlight exhibition, which will occur in the fall of 2023.
Having recently completed a 5-year strategic plan, The Sculpture Center has refined its offerings to include exhibiting sculpture in a thoughtful contemporary art space, commissioning the creation of work by early career regional artists, including mid-career artists through a Spotlight exhibition, and serving as a platform for civic dialogue and engagement with the community.
Intern Responsibilities:
This fall TSC is opening a new exhibition space and launching it with an exhibition curated by a preeminent, nationally recognized mid-career artist. Curatorial work for the Spotlight fall exhibitions and related programs.
Research and communications for the artist.
Registration work (loan agreements, condition reports).
Corresponding with and working directly with fabricators to install the exhibition.
Preparing written marketing and communication materials, such as press releases, website entries, social media, and institutional emails.
Intern Requirements:
The desired candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Self-driven.
Willing to take the initiative to contact artists and individuals.
Candidate will have familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite programs and have an aptitude for learning computer skills quickly.
Strong attention to detail is a must.
Interns will work onsite 28 hours per week and attend a mandatory offsite program day one day per week with their cohort.
Interns must be available for the duration of the program.
INTERNSHIP DURATION:
Total Weeks: 9 weeks
Work Hours per Week: 28
Total Hours: 252
Workdays: 4 days per week onsite
PROGRAM DAY:
On the 5th day of each week, interns will attend an offsite program day with their cohort.
These hours are separate from the internship hours.
Before applying, verify you...
Will be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student. You must be a rising Junior or Senior as of June 2023.
Attend a Cleveland college or university—or attend college elsewhere and are a permanent resident of Cleveland or the inner ring suburbs.
Have an Expected Family Contribution of less than $5000. This number is on your FAFSA form, to see what it looks like — click here.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
1) To apply to a position, please click here and fill out the eligibility application form.
2) Once your eligibility application is reviewed and approved, Studio Institute will send you an email confirming your eligibility for the program.
3) A cover letter, resume, and a digital portfolio of projects will be reviewed during interview process.
Contact | artsintern@studioinstitute.org