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Deveron Arts / the town is the venue is looking for a dynamic and motivated Intern to assist in curating and arts development through the Shadow Curator methodology.

We are looking for people with a proven interest in developing a career in socially engaged / collaborative arts development and curating. Experience will be offered in all forms of curatorial development, arts administration and event organisation through training and opportunities for critical engagement.
Duration: six months, full time; April - September 2012. Base: Huntly, Aberdeenshire.
Fee: £10000 (per rata)

A travel/training budget and accommodation will be provided.
Apply with a letter outlining your interest and send a CV (clearly marked with your file name) to:
Anna Vermehren
anna(at)deveron-arts.com
or by post to Deveron Arts, The Studio, Brander Building, The Square, Huntly, AB54 8BR, 01466 794494.

For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.deveron-arts.com/wb/pages/opportunities.php

vessel is an independent art space based in Bari (Apulia, Italy) offering an internship programme, from 1 to 8 months, for two bright and enthusiastic individuals with an interest in the contemporary art scene. Participants will gain valuable and marketable experience by working alongside project curators on research projects and events to further the cause of vessel.

Involvement

Interns will be involved in organizing and cataloguing artistic and curatorial materials, conducting research relevant to current and future projects, running local errands, performing clerical and administrative duties and other duties typical of a nonprofit space.

Applicants

This internship seeks to enroll candidates with a strong background in art/culture management, economics, human development, social science, environment, and private sector development as well as other related fields.

Fluency in English and excellent computer skills are required. Prior relevant work experience, as well as knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish and Italian are advantageous.

Commitment

As a new, nonprofit organization we are currently unable to offer salary to our interns but will provide an allowance towards travel expenses where appropriate. Interns have the option of residing in vessel project headquarters for a month-to-month fee or may independently seek housing elsewhere.


Apply

To apply please send a cover letter and resume by email to selezionivessel(at)gmail.com specifying “internship” in the subject heading.

The deadline for submittal is January the 9th, 2012


www.vesselartproject.org
facebook.com/vessel.bari

Winner of the prize “Principi Attivi 2010 – Giovani Idee per una Puglia Migliore”
Supported by Apulia Region

Graduate Curatorial Internships at the National Gallery of Art provide in-depth training for advanced PhD students and recent PhD recipients interested in gaining curatorial experience in a museum setting. Interns work with curators on permanent collection and exhibition projects and attend a weekly seminar that introduces the staff, departments, programs, and functions of the Gallery. The duties and responsibilities are comparable to those of curatorial assistants.

Graduate Curatorial Interns are in residence at the Gallery from September 17, 2012, to May 17, 2013, and work full time. Interns receive a stipend of approximately $30,000 that is subject to all applicable taxes.

http://www.nga.gov/education/interned.htm, by email: intern(at)nga.gov, or by calling (202) 842-6257.

Applications must be received by 5 January 2012.

Job Requirements:
Eligibility is limited to doctoral students who are in the advanced stage of their dissertations and to recent PhD recipients (dissertations must have been filed no earlier than September 2010). Neither previous museum experience nor a stated goal of a museum career is required. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This is an international program.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to work closely with an Assistant Curator in researching and organising an upcoming exhibition at Tate Modern.

You will gain experience in general administration from the day to day duties of the Curatorial Department as well as an insight into the processes of exhibition planning and development. You will be working on the research and planning stages of a major exhibition and will contribute to the development of its concept and layout.

Throughout the internship you will be engaged in the activities outlined in the attached Role Description, however, this is not an exhaustive list.

Please note that this internship is offered as a volunteer activity and as such is understood to be outside the scope of the National Minimum Wage legislation.

For more information and to apply, please visit https://workingat.tate.org.uk/pages/job_search_view.aspx?jobId=368&JobIndex=2&categoryList=&workingPatternList=&locations=&group=&keywords=Curator&PageIndex=1&Number=3

Curatorial Internships at The Power Plant

Deadline: Ongoing

Reporting to the Curator & Head of Programs and other members of The Power Plant's Curatorial team, the Curatorial Intern provides a range of administrative and research assistance related to The Power Plant's exhibitions, publications and editions, public programs, and website.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Administration

• Contributing to grant applications
• Preparing packages for couriers/mailing
• Processing material for the reference library
• Managing the catalogue exchange database
• Coordinating the submissions review program
• Compiling exhibition checklists and didactic panels
• Assisting with the promotion of events, publications and editions
• Assisting with artist and speaker travel, hotel arrangements and hospitality
• Assisting in compiling departure packages for artists, galleries and lenders

Research

• Compiling exhibition reading packs and bibliographies
• Sourcing images and captions for publicity material and publications
• Researching funding sources for exhibitions, programming and publications
• Identifying publications to sell in the bookstore and include in the reading room
• Researching artists for exhibitions, participants for public programs and writers for publications

Writing and Editing

• Assisting with proof reading and copy editing
• Preparing material for the website and Facebook
• Preparing texts on artists, public programs, exhibitions, catalogues and artists' editions

Public Interaction

• Assisting at events
• Responding to enquiries from the public
• Preparing and leading a Sunday Scene gallery tour with another Intern

Requirements and Timeframe

Internships are unpaid and are open to anyone with a serious interest in contemporary art. Applicants have typically completed an undergraduate degree in the visual arts, art history or the humanities, but we consider all applications. We also encourage Interns to bring their own projects/initiatives to the table, and we strive to work with Interns' specific strengths and interests.

We require a minimum of 2 days per week for 3 months, during office hours of 9 AM – 5 PM, or the equivalent number of hours or days over a shorter period of time.

How to Apply for an Internship

Please send the following materials by email to info(at)thepowerplant.org with the subject line "Curatorial Internship."

• CV
• Letter outlining why you would like to intern at The Power Plant and your past experience in the field of contemporary art. Include details of when you would seek to start/finish and confirm your ability to meet the necessary time requirements.
• Contact information for two referees (one academic, one previous employer, if possible)
• Writing sample (a class essay, a published text or an article you intend for publication)

There is no strict deadline for applying for a Curatorial Internship. However, we suggest that you contact us at least four months in advance as they are highly competitive – typically we take on 8-10 per year and they are confirmed several months in advance.

The Power Plant
231 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
416.973.4949
thepowerplant.org

This is an opportunity where you will gain significant experience with an Assistant Curator in researching and developing a new and exciting cross-disciplinary programme at Tate Modern. Tate Modern is currently at the planning stages of a major series of events and installations and you will contribute to the development of its concept and future implementation. You will also gain experience in the general administrative, day to day duties of the Curatorial Department.

Please note that this internship is offered as a volunteer activity and as such is understood to be outside the scope of the National Minimum Wage legislation.

Ideal candidates:
• University or post-University student.
• An interest in and knowledge of contemporary and modern international art.
• Excellent administration and organizational skills and good at prioritizing tasks.
• Experience in undertaking research
• Able to use own initiative as well as work independently.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate: MS Office, MS Outlook.
• Previous experience in a museum or gallery is desirable.

A commitment to a minimum of 3 months working a minimum of 1 day per week is required.
Tate Modern has flexible working hours from 8:00 / 10:00 to 16:00 / 18:00.

Travel expenses within London (up to Zone 6 only) to Tate Modern will be reimbursed for every day you come in to the office.
During your internship you will have the opportunity to participate in some of the most exciting curatorial work nationally and internationally in a really stimulating environment. This will in turn give you a number of formal and informal learning opportunities that will assist you with your future career.

Tate is unable to make an offer of employment at the end of the programme. However, you will have a formal career development review in which we will assess what you have learned and how you can apply your new experience to further your career.

How to apply:
Please visit: www.tate.org.uk/about/workingattate/ to create an account by registering your details or if you are an existing user, log into your account. For all opportunities, we ask candidates to complete an online application form for the vacancy they are interested in. If you need an application form in an alternative format, please call us on 020 7887 4997. Once you have submitted your application, you can keep track of its progress by logging in to your account.

The closing date for the return of completed application forms is Friday 01 July 2011

If you are shortlisted, we will contact you to invite you for an interview. Please include your availability to attend during this period in the appropriate section of your application form.

Internship, Part-time
Working hours: 4 - 5 days per week
Salary: This is an unpaid volunteer internship
Location: Liverpool - Tate Liverpool
Closing date: 24 June 2011 at 5:00pm

During this volunteer internship you will gain experience of supporting the preparation and research of the upcoming exhibition and displays programme, with special focus on Alice in Wonderland, due to open in November 2011. The internship offers hands-on experience at the heart of the curatorial processes within an internationally respected arts organisation.

For information on how to apply, please visit https://workingat.tate.org.uk/pages/job_search_view.aspx?jobId=297&JobIndex=5&categoryList=&workingPatternList=&locations=&group=&keywords=Curator&PageIndex=1&Number=5

The Barbican is looking to recruit two interns for a three-month internship, commencing in June – September. This three-month internship offers the opportunity to gain experience of working with the curatorial team on current and future projects. We are particularly looking for German speakers on one of the projects.

Purpose:
To provide curatorial experience for recent graduates by assisting the curators with research on forthcoming exhibitions and publications. Interns will also gain experience by carrying out administrative tasks for same.

Examples of the daily activities that interns will be able to undertake are:
· Conducting research on artists, artworks and other related topics
· Preparing artists biographies, exhibit lists, exhibition labels and condition report forms
· Processing invoices, data entry, photocopying, filing and correspondence
· Planning late night gallery events as necessary
· Assisting with exhibition installation
· Working at Private Views

Recent graduates or post-graduates in one of the following: art history, architecture, design, curatorial studies or studio art would gain the most from these opportunities. Interns from other routes will also be considered. Candidates must have strong organisational, administrative, computer and verbal and written communication skills and be detail oriented.

To get the best experience from a placement, we recommend that interns are in the department a min of 3 days a week during the core hours of 10:00 to 18:00 for a period of three months, but we offer as much flexibility as we can. Basic travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, on Wednesday 18th May 2011

If you would like to apply for the post, please send a CV and covering letter and outline clearly which time period you are interested in to: careers (at) barbican.org.uk

Gemma Baggott
Human Resources
Barbican Centre
Silk Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
0207 638 4141 ext. 2350

No late entries shall be accepted. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted

http://www.barbican.org.uk/about-barbican/careers/internships/curatorial-internship

Curatorial Intern (unpaid), ISSUE Project Room, (Brooklyn NY)

May 1st - Fall 2011

ISSUE Project Room is looking for a curatorial intern to help aid in the development and production of future programming as well as the organization of our fall art auction. Candidates must be able to commit 2 days a week during the summer months and be highly organized and dedicated.

Duties will include:
- Collecting and organizing material relevant to programming
- Research and editing biographical information
- Aiding in the cataloging of art works
- Receiving and storing art works
- Aiding in the communication with artist
- Handling, packing and hanging work

The ideal candidate should be well versed in Microsoft Word, Excel, have excellent writing skills and knowledge of the contemporary art world and the experimental music scene.

ISSUE Project Room is a pioneering performance center and leading cultural
incubator, providing more than 200 emerging and established artists each year
with a dynamic environment in which to create and present innovative new work
across disciplines. Established in 2003 by late visionary Suzanne Fiol, ISSUE's
mission is to present projects that expand conventional practices in art. Currently
located in the Gowanus area of Brooklyn, ISSUE reaches an annual audience of
10,000.

contact: lawrence (at) issueprojectroom.org

Website: http://issueprojectroom.org

Summer Curatorial Internship
Vera List Center for Art and Politics
(New York City NY)
The Vera List Center for Art and Politics at The New School is currently accepting applications for its 2011 summer curatorial internship.

GENERAL CONTEXT
Working closely with the director, the intern will be involved in the organization of public programs that address the intersection of art and politics, and will gain a comprehensive understanding of the center’s distinct position as a member of New York City’s cultural community. He or she will also have the opportunity to consider diverse contemporary art practices within the educational context of The New School.

SPECIFIC DUTIES
The intern is expected to support the programs through curatorial input as well as administrative work. During the summer of 2011, the Vera List Center (VLC) will develop a number of distinct initiatives:

1. Public programs—panel discussions, lectures and workshops—will be planned around the center’s new curatorial theme Thingness, to be presented at The New School in Fall 2011 and Spring 2012.

2. The center is developing its next book based on the subject of Speculation, co-edited by artist Walid Raad and anthropologist Vyjayanthi Rao, designed by Project Projects.

3. The center will work closely with its newly elected fellows to advance their fellowship projects.

4. In preparation of its 20th anniversary in 2012, the center is investigating its history as it relates to larger cultural trends, transforming the center’s archive into a public resource. This may result in a print publication, artist project, Web platform, and public programs.

5. For its anniversary, the center is revamping its Switchboard Web site. The site will continue to document VLC programs but will more fully incorporate online projects, offsite debates and live events presented at The New School and elsewhere. It will also serve as the home of the VLC archive.

QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate or graduate student invested in contemporary art practices
Strong office, administrative and communication skills
Excellent writing and organizational skills
Curatorial and editorial experience a plus
* Ability to work independently

TERMS
The internship involves a commitment of three days per week for a minimum of nine weeks.

To apply, please submit letter of interest and resume as soon as possible to Vera List Center director Carin Kuoni at
kuonic (at) newschool.edu.

ABOUT
Founded in 1992 and named in honor of the late philanthropist Vera List, the Vera List Center for Art and Politics at The New School is a catalyst for the discourse on the role of the arts in society and their relationship to the socio-political climate in which they are created. It organizes and presents public programs, workshops, roundtables, and exhibitions, and publishes occasional books that respond to some of the pressing social and political issues of our time. The center offers fellowships to emerging and accomplished cultural practitioners and artists, and supports their research as it infuses the center’s own programs. The center furthers The New School’s educational mission by bringing together scholars and students, the people of New York, and national and international audiences in an exploration of new possibilities for civic engagement.

Every few semesters, the center dedicates its programming to one overarching curatorial theme, allowing for a continuous, in-depth, and interdisciplinary investigation of the subject. In recent years themes have included “Homeland,” “Considering Forgiveness,” “The Public Domain,” “Agency,” “Branding Democracy,” and “Speculating on Change.” Starting in Fall 2011, the VLC will focus on “Thingness,” examining new notions of materiality.

For further information, please visit www.veralistcenter.org

Curatorial Intern
Collectionof
(New York NY)

Collectionof is a selective online platform for presenting the diverse creative productions of international artists, art producers, and art spaces/galleries. We are seeking a motivated, organized, and discerning individual interested in new media as an expanded curatorial platform for contemporary art.

Intern will work with our team 2 days a week at our SoHo office, starting immediately and would ideally commit throughout the summer. Summer intern possibility also available.

Tasks include:

Research relevant art historical resource content
Assist research on prospective international artists and art spaces/galleries
Liaise with Collectionof artists and art spaces/galleries
Organize social media and assist with editorial content
Cultivate press relations and marketing efforts

Qualifications:

Contemporary art knowledge or art history/museum studies
Strong written, organizational, and communications skills
Proficient with WordPress, Facebook, and Twitter

Please email your resume and cover letter to info (at) collectionof.net
Visit our site before submitting information.
Website: www.collectionof.net

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About Collectionof

Collectionof brings together a selection of individuals and places to present special objects from their possession and creative production, making them open for consideration.

With over 20 years of combined contemporary art and new media experience, Collectionof draws on a specific network of international contemporary artists, curators, and cultural producers for each selection.

Collectionof is designed to bring full context to artistic production.

Website: http://collectionof.net

Grange Prize Intern, Department of Curatorial Affairs, Art Gallery of Ontario
Twelve weeks, starting late April / early May 2011
Up to 35 hours per week (variable hours)
Application deadline: April 21st, 2011

For one student currently enrolled in a post-secondary Museum Studies or Curatorial studies program, the Art Gallery of Ontario has an opportunity for an intern to learn about a range of project management activities.

For the length of this placement, the intern will aid the project manager in implementing the 2011 Grange Prize by promoting public engagement of the award and exhibition.

Specific activities include:

Assist project manager with the implementation of the Grange Prize website and exhibition
Assist project manager in artist residency research and development
Assist curator in exhibition development through research and other related tasks
Assist project manager and curator in planning for the prize launch event
Assist project manager in the development of social media strategies

The ideal candidate for the position of Grange Prize Intern for the department of Curatorial Affairs will possess the following qualifications, skills and abilities:

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary Museum Studies or Curatorial studies program
Knowledge of theories surrounding public engagement with art
Have used a Content Management Systems (CMS) and/or blog, such as Wordpress, and have knowledge of basic HTML
Attention to detail
Well-developed research and writing skills
Knowledge of MS Office, especially MS WORD and MS EXCEL
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The student selected for the internship will acquire professional experience in project planning and event planning through involvement in exhibition projects, including a variety of initiatives in addition to the Grange Prize. The intern will learn about ways in which museums can serve broad and diverse communities and will receive instruction on working with various stakeholders, including artists and sponsors. Please note this internship is unpaid.

If including a cover letter, please address to Staff & Volunteer Resources.

www.ago.net/jobs

Curatorial practice as it emerged during the twentieth century is being extensively recast. The tremendous change in the status of the object, of culture, of the various disciplines, or information and education, implies an inevitable transformation of the curator’s role and competencies. A renewed interest for curatorial practice has recently emerged within the field of architecture.

The Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) is an international research centre and museum founded by Phyllis Lambert in 1979 on the conviction that architecture is a public concern. Based on its extensive Collection, exhibitions, programs, and research opportunities, the CCA is a leading voice in advancing knowledge, promoting public understanding, and widening thought and debate on architecture, its history, theory, practice, and role in society today.

The CCA is launching new curatorial opportunities: the Young Curators Program and the Power Corporation of Canada Curatorial Internships Program.

Do you want to realize your own curatorial project at the CCA?

Young Curators Program
The Young Curators Program offers the opportunity to propose and curate a project on the contemporary debate in architecture, urbanism, and landscape design during a residency of up to 3 months at the CCA.

Apply by 15 April 2011 to youngcurator -at- cca.qc.ca.

Do you want to take part in the CCA’s curatorial activities?

Power Corporation of Canada Curatorial Internships Program

The Power Corporation of Canada Curatorial Internships Program encourages students and recent graduates across the design disciplines to become acquainted with the CCA collection, conservation, educational, exhibition, publication, and research programs through an internship of 6 to 12 months in Montréal.

Apply by 15 April 2011 to curatorialintern -at- cca.qc.ca.

For more information, forms, and how to apply please visit the CCA website.

Enrico Bossan, head of the photography department at Fabrica, and editorial director of Colors Magazine, and Elisabeth Biondi - Visuals Editor of the New Yorker - are seeking two curatorial assistant interns to help develop all aspects of their exhibitions for the New York Photo Festival 2011.

Interns will work closely with Bossan, Biondi, and Festival Director Sam Barzilay to coordinate artist participation, handle all necessary paperwork, manage digital content, and oversee production for each exhibition.

An exhibition catalog, a symposium and an accompanying book will also be developed around the curated exhibitions.

Prospective interns should have a strong background in event production or curatorial studies. Successful candidates will be self-driven, able to contribute to weekly brainstorm and discussion sessions, draft written materials and arrange logistics associated with project production work.

Ideal candidates for the Curatorial Assistant Internship have the following experience and qualities:

- A knowledge of and experience working in event production, curatorial projects, or similar environments. The ideal candidate will probably be a graduate student or post-graduate.

- An insatiable intellectual curiosity.

- Impeccable and efficient writing and editing abilities, with the ability to deliver quality texts and edits on deadline.

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a small team.

Salary and Commitment: This is an unpaid, part-time position (at least 25 hours per week commitment, ramping up to a full time position in the month of May). Internships will start by mid-March and continue until June 2011.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume; a cover letter detailing your relevant background, skills, and interest in the position; and two academic or professional references to info -at- nyphotofestival.com.

Please include "Curatorial Assistant Internship" in the subject line. No calls please. Deadline is March 11, 2011, with interviews to commence shortly thereafter.

Curating.info is seeking energetic and inspiring people to take part in creating content as well as co-conspiring on future directions the site may take.

Curating.info is one of the web's top destinations providing information and career support for curators of contemporary art. The site is respected and recognised, with excellent site statistics as well as thousands of fans on Facebook (and some fan mail!).

Ideal candidates for internships are passionate about curating and contemporary art, are great writers, and are very at home using word processing applications and blogging platforms. Bonus points if you use Facebook and Twitter. You'll work directly for me, Michelle Kasprzak, founder of Curating.info -- and until now, the Lone Curating.info Ranger. These positions are unpaid.

In return for your valuable time, I can offer you: an insider’s view into producing a popular website with international appeal; relevant and constructive feedback on your writing; credit where credit is due and glowing recommendations where these are warranted; a look at all the jobs and opportunities before anyone else; and collaborative brainstorming around the future of the site. There are many more benefits which I simply cannot conceive of until I meet you, as only then I'll know how we can best work together.

Duties include:
-Writing and editing texts (some for publication, some not)
-Using provided tools to retrieve and edit information for posting
-Collecting and digitally manipulating images
-Research and brainstorming
-Administration and data entry
-Liaising with partners and collaborators
-Overall support

Requirements:
-Strong commitment to and knowledge of contemporary art
-Commitment of six months (minimum), approximately 5-10 hours per week
-Excellent knowledge of word processing programs, blogging platforms, social media platforms. Some knowledge of image editing software is preferable.
-Ideal candidates are likely to be individuals who are in Masters-level curatorial studies or art history programmes, or are emerging curators. Writers, journalists, and wordsmiths of all kind are also welcome. Critical thinkers of all stripes are preferred.
-Your English language skills are of the highest level; those who can combine fluent and fluid English with advanced skills in second and third languages are strongly preferred.

Un-requirements:
-You do not have to be based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, which is where I live and work. I envision that each intern can complete all work remotely, with most supervision taking place over email, and meetings taking place over Skype. (This un-requirement of a shared city means that a rock-solid internet connection at all times becomes a requirement.) If you do reside in Amsterdam, however, I would be pleased to work with you in person and may be able to provide working space.

To apply:
Send a CV, cover letter, and one writing sample as attachments in .doc format to michelle -at- curating.info before midnight on February 21, 2011, with a subject line of "Internship". Only candidates who are selected for further conversations over virtual beers on Skype will be contacted.