Visual Arts / Curatorial Intern

Description:
Intern supports the Visual Arts staff while managing the busy day-to-day activity of the department in all areas of the planning and execution of exhibitions. This includes research, maintenance of checklists and databases, correspondence with lenders and artists, preparation of loan requests and loan forms. The position also includes registrar duties: from arranging shipping to documenting the works and filling out condition reports. Duties can include assistance in the procuring of exhibition materials, preparation and fabrication of art works as necessary as well as the maintenance of care of art works on view, installing A/V equipment and lighting for galleries, photographing and filming objects and performances for documentation and gallery-viewing and leading public and private tours. Video editing is a plus.
Qualifications:
MASS MoCA seeks full-time interns for various departments. Spend any season in the culturally rich, naturally beautiful Berkshires, while gaining invaluable professional experience in the arts. Paid interns are given $100/week stipend and free housing within a block of the complex (cable, internet, and utilities included). Internship dates: September 7th, 2015 – December 19th, 2015.
How To Apply:
To apply: Send your application (found at  http://www.massmoca.org/opportunities.php), cover letter, resume, and two letters of references to MASS MoCA c/o Meghan Robertson, Company Manager, via email at internapplications@massmoca.org or via fax at (413) 664-4519. Deadline: July 8th, 2015 by 5 pm.
Apply by:
July 08, 2015
Salary:
Stipend + Housing