Interns are deeply involved in the daily operations of our organization in a way that is seldom offered by an organization of our size. There are opportunities for programming, independent projects, and meeting professionals in the field.
Please forward widely to current students (seniors and graduate students preferred) and alumni.
Thanks!
Eve and The Wassaic Project Team
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THE WASSAIC PROJECT
www.wassaicproject.org / eve@wassaicproject.org
po box 220, wassaic ny 12592
Intern at the Wassaic Project in Wassaic, NY and NYC!
The Wassaic Project seeks:
Summer Session / May - August 2011
FIVE interns to work with Co-Directors in Wassaic NY and Music Director in NYC
- 2 interns in Wassaic with a strong administrative and programming interest and/or background to work closely with the co-directors and the Exhibition and Education Programs
- 1 intern in Wassaic with silk screening skills to work closely with the Artist Residency Program
- 1 intern in NYC to work closely withe the Music Director and the Summer Festival music production team
- 1 intern in NYC who is web focused to work closely with our Design Fellow and all staff members
Work with a group of young, passionate artists and curators at The Wassaic Project, a vibrant multidisciplinary arts organization in Wassaic, NY and New York City. Programming interns learn about aspects of curating and producing an art exhibition and arts and music festival, from curating, press, marketing, event planning, exhibition hanging, gallery management and more. Because The Wassaic Project is a small, young organization, interns have a unique opportunity to contribute to the long-term identity of the organization and take on substantial responsibility. Interns have the chance to manage their own projects and will work on our spring benefit, the residency application process and logistics, the Summer Festival application process, curation, promotion and installation, and will help manage our Artist Residency program and events. Inters will work directly with artists as well as the directors of The Wassaic Project.Music focused intern will meet musicians, work closely with our Music Director, Scott Anderson, in allaspects of curating, recruiting, promoting, and coordinating our festival musicians.
Web focused intern will be 2 days / week based in NYC and a strong programming background is preferred. You will work closely with all staff members including our Design Fellow to update our website and explore new ways to present our material via the web.Internships will be tailored to meet your particular interests and take advantage of your skills, from writing, to silk screening, to carpentry and installation, to anything else.
Interns must be passionate about The Wassaic Project's mission, have an interest in contemporary art, be detail-oriented, communicate well, and be able to climb lots of stairs.Wassaic is about 90 miles North of NYC and is accessible by car and by Metro North (train goes direct to Wassaic).
BENEFITS
- housing is provided for interns working in Wassaic, NY
- work directly with Co-Directors, Music Director and Design Fellow
- meet and work closely with over 40 artist residents
- meet and work closely with over 100 Summer Festival artists
- modest gas and travel stipend
- 2 days of informational interview will be arranged with relevant arts professionals in NYC
- programming interns have access to the wood and metal shops and silk screen studios
REQUIREMENTS
Programming Interns, based in Wassaic, NY FULL TIME
- Applicants must be responsible, have excellent interpersonal skills, be detail oriented and able to learn quickly, love art, and enjoy getting to know new people.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft office suite, particularly word, excel and mail merge tools, basic blogging, facebook.
- Please specify if you have silk screen printing skills.
- Must be available to live onsite 5 days per week in Wassaic, NY, including weekends (days off will be weekdays). Housing will be provided, cars are recommended but not required.
Music Intern, based in NYC, PART TIME, based in Wassaic for the Summer Festival, August 3 - 8
- Applicants must be responsible, have excellent interpersonal skills, be detail oriented and able to learn quickly, love art, and enjoy getting to know new people.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft office suite, particularly word, excel and mail merge tools, basic blogging, facebook.
- Familiarity with basic music equipment to assist with back end coordination a must
WEB and PROGRAMMING Intern, based in NYC, PART TIME
- Applicants must be responsible, have excellent interpersonal skills, be detail oriented and able to learn quickly, love art, and enjoy getting to know new people.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft office suite, particularly word, excel and mail merge tools, basic blogging, facebook, wordpress, css and html.
- Must be willing to work with all staff members to realize web updates and design changes
- familiarity with PHP preferred
TO APPLY:
Deadline: April 10
Send a single PDF file named: first_last_INTERNSHIPTYPE
(ex: Jane_Doe_PROGRAMING.pdf) to: eve@wassaicproject.org
subject: INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
Please include in the following order:
- Name, email, phone number, website (if applicable)
- Which internship program are you applying for?
- Do you have silk screen printing skills?
- Contact information for 2 references (professional or professors)
- BRIEF cover letter (half page tops) stating your interest in working with The Wassaic Project and something about yourself you think is interesting. What is your interest in the arts?
- Resume
MISSION
The Wassaic Project is an artist-run, sustainable, multidisiplinary arts organization located on an
historic farm in Wassaic, NY. We facilitate artists, performers, and participants to exhibit, perform, discuss, and connect with art, music, each other, our unique site, and the surrounding community. Artists-in-residence are encouraged to experiment with new ways of working that we share and celebrate during our public programs. Visitors to The Wassaic Project are inspired to see art in a new way in this unique and welcoming setting.
Our programs generate dialogue and collaboration across geographic, ideological, and disciplinary
boundaries. The Wassaic Project's activities include a year-round artist and musician residency, an annual summer festival, and a series of public programs throughout the year including open studios. We also offer studio visits/critiques for artists involved with the organization by guest curators and visiting artists, and artist workshops with community members.
The Wassaic Project values community engagement, experimentation, and having fun.
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