Month: March 2016

Development/ Fundraising Intern [Historic Winslow House Association, Marshfield, MA]

Development/ Fundraising Intern [Historic Winslow House Association, Marshfield, MA]

Development/ Fundraising Intern Historic Winslow House Association, Marshfield, MA The Historic Winslow House Association in Marshfield, MA is seeking qualified candidates for a Fundraising/Development internship for 2016. DESCRIPTION Working with the museum’s Executive Director, the Development intern will write materials for donor cultivation and stewardship, 

Education Intern [Historic Winslow House Association, Marshfield, MA]

Education Intern [Historic Winslow House Association, Marshfield, MA]

Education Intern Description: The Historic Winslow House Association in Marshfield, MA is seeking qualified candidates for an Education internship for 2016. Description Working with the museum’s newly formed Education Committee, the intern will be instrumental in helping to plan, develop and present a project to 

Gallery Assistant Internship – Summer 2016 [Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA]

Gallery Assistant Internship – Summer 2016 [Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA]

Gallery Assistant Internship – Summer 2016

Description:
The Cambridge Art Association (CAA) is seeking an Gallery Assistant intern to work with our Assistant Director, and assist with the organization and implementation of our robust exhibition schedule. The Cambridge Art Association presents 20+ gallery exhibitions, and an additional 20 exhibits in non-traditional galleries each year. These include juried, non-juried, curatorial, and pop-up exhibits. In addition to our exhibits, the CAA hosts regular professional development and networking events for both our 500+ Artist Members and the general public.

The Gallery Assistant will work directly with the Assistant Director in requesting materials and securing contracts from exhibiting artists; creating labels and additional information for exhibits; and creating exhibition catalogs. The Summer Gallery Assistant will also serve as the main point of contact for our summer exhibits, Flora/Fauna.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for an undergrad or graduate student interested in gaining hands on experience in a non-profit gallery environment.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have background in the visual arts or art history, and should be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program; strong communications skills – both written and verbal; and an interest in exhibition coordination and development. The candidate should be an enthusiastic self-starter who enjoys working with the general public. The candidate must also be comfortable working independently, and able to lift and move heavy objects. Some art installation and transport experience is desired; however, we are willing to train the right candidate.

The candidate must have daytime and evening availability. (10-20 hours a week, available for school credit). We ask for a miniumim 3-month commitment – with 6 months preferred.

How To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume to Cory Shea at cshea@cambridgeart.org.

No phone calls please.

Apply by:
April 23, 2016
Salary:
Unpaid

 

What We’re Reading: Memory Palace: Gallery 742

What We’re Reading: Memory Palace: Gallery 742

Today’s post is a little bit different – a combination of our What We’re Reading series and our Museums Gone Viral series. Here, Julia Kahn, a Tufts student in the Museum Studies and Art History programs, discusses a podcast she discovered while at the Metropolitan 

FREE Event: Museum Conversations: Curating Data/Challenging History

FREE Event: Museum Conversations: Curating Data/Challenging History

Museum Conversations: Curating Data/Challenging History Date: Monday, April 11, 2016, 6:30pm Location: Northwest Building, B-103, 52 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA Free event parking is available at the 52 Oxford Street Garage. Fred Wilson, artist and Laura Kurgan, Associate Professor of Architecture, Graduate School of Architecture 

Event: Visitor Studies Association Conference

Event: Visitor Studies Association Conference

REGISTER NOW FOR THE VISITOR STUDIES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

July 19-23, Hyatt Regency Boston

With 14 in-depth workshops ranging from introductory statistics to data visualization and reporting, over 45 presentations of papers, roundtables, and think tanks, and keynote speakers from across the fields of data visualization and data science, the 2016 VSA conference will not disappoint! Check out the conference schedule of events and the workshops offered.

In addition to a robust schedule of sessions, workshops, and keynote speakers, The Data Revolution will offer space for both the discussion of innovative uses of data, presentation of new findings and methods, as well as opportunities to reflect on the purpose and utility of current data collection, analysis, and visualization techniques and the ethical and practical issues around collecting and sharing data on audiences.

Register NOW at the cheapest rate. The early bird registration pricing is available for two months, but don’t delay, as workshops have limited space available.

Worried about Boston housing being too expensive? VSA is offering a forum for all attendees to find a roommate.