Danforth Art seeks registration interns for twelve weeks during the summer of 2014. Interns will work as a team on all aspects of collections management with a focus on the inventorying of Danforth Art’s permanent collection. Specific duties include data collection and entry into Filemaker Pro database system, preparation of archival photographs of objects, organization of collection image files, compilation of biographical information for all collection artists, research pertaining to donor, loan, and provenance histories, management of photographic rights and reproductions inquiries, and assistance with all collection and artist correspondence.

Interns will be trained in art handling, the creation of condition reports, and all aspects of data collection and entry. Interns will report to the registrar but will also work with the curator and may be called on to help with larger institution-wide projects and events as needed. Currently this position is unpaid.

Qualifications:
Open to qualified college or graduate students. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint) is essential. Familiarity with photography and Adobe Photoshop is preferred. Familiarity with Filemaker Pro is preferred. Successful candidates should have strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and be well organized, able to multitask, and able work quickly and efficiently both independently and collaboratively with other members of the curatorial department.

Must be able to commit 10-15 hours per week for at least twelve weeks through August 2014 and attend orientation sessions on Tuesday June 10, Wednesday June 11, and Thursday June 12 (10am-3pm)

How To Apply:
Interested applications should send a cover letter and resume to Kristina Wilson, Museum Registrar: kwilson@danforthart.org by March 1, 2015. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Please note that Danforth Art accepts intern applications for future semesters on an ongoing basis.

Apply by:
March 01, 2015
About this Organization:
Established as a grass roots organization in 1975 by a committed group of citizens, the Danforth Museum of Art, now called Danforth Art, has grown to become a vital cultural resource. Located in Framingham, Massachusetts, 20 miles west of Boston, Danforth Art provides visitors with entertaining and educational experiences in the visual arts. Danforth Art educates the public through its collection of American art, changing exhibits of contemporary artists, classes and workshops in the School, and a variety of community outreach programs.

Focusing on American art from 18th century to present day, Danforth Art is dedicated to showing the very best examples of contemporary art by both emerging and established artists, as well as an exploration of the School of Boston Expressionism. Our compelling exhibitions and permanent collection of over 3,500 works of art offer countless opportunities for all ages to explore a range of media and artistic forms of expression. Our mission strongly supports education, the 400 yearly studio art courses offered in the School, family workshops and artist lectures offer Danforth Art members and visitors numerous opportunities to learn and create.