Woodmere Art Museum
Please see instructions on how to apply at the bottom of this page.
Intern Responsibilities:
Woodmere’s intern will be working in the education department to develop educational materials on selected artworks and artists in Woodmere’s collection and upcoming fall exhibition on the artist, Barbara Bullock. Additionally, the intern will work with children participating in museum programs and the summer community art project.
The intern will be responsible for developing family activity guides that demonstrate the richness and diversity of works of art in Woodmere's collection and exhibitions. These guides are designed to provide useful background information and age-appropriate activities that engage children, in grades K-12, in exploring artworks and exhibitions.
Additionally, the intern will gain experience developing and ultimately leading adult and/or children’s tours. This will include an art and nature tour of the relationship between sculptures and the environment.
The intern will work with students participating in Woodmere's summer community art project where under the guidance of a professional artist, students, ages 8-17, collaborate together in the design and construction of an outdoor artwork that is installed on Woodmere's grounds.
Qualifications:
Have an interest in education, specifically for engaging students with artworks as a way of learning; exploring their imaginations, developing critical thinking skills, and celebrating the arts and artists of Philadelphia.
Have good attention to detail. He/she should have an interest in art history and museum practices.
Be organized, responsible and self-motivated. It is important for the candidate to work well in both group and collaborative settings as well as independently.
Computer skills (must bring their own computer).
Demonstrate creative thinking; good communication skills;
Enjoy working with children.
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:
1) Will be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student. You must be a rising Junior or Senior as of June 2023.
2) Reside or attend college/university in Philadelphia.
3) 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. Note: once you're verified as eligible for Arts Intern, you can apply to as many positions as you'd like. You do not have to submit the eligibility application more than once.
3) You will forward this confirmation email, along with your CV, cover letter, and transcript to the email below these instructions with the subject "Arts Intern Summer 2023 Approved Application".
Contact | artsintern@studioinstitute.org