IDEAL Summer Curatorial Intern 2024, Funded by Decorative Arts Trust

June - August - 10 Weeks - 30 hours/week - $15/hour

The Clay Studio internship is meant to provide students with a comprehensive experience in gallery management and artistic programming. The internship offers various opportunities for professional development and public outreach, including attending symposia (as available) and exhibition openings and events at TCS. These opportunities put the intern in touch with the community and other professionals in the Philadelphia art scene. The grant funding from the Decorative Arts Trust, is intended to support internships that improve and promote inclusivity, diversity, equity, access, and leadership in the museum field by creating opportunities for underrepresented communities.

The Intern and Curator will create a capstone project (and subsequently a final project report) based on the intern’s personal goals, discussed and outlined with their supervisor at the beginning of the internship. We aim for the internship project to align with the individual’s professional development objectives and a range of beneficial skills and experiences.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with the Curator of Artistic Programs and Exhibition Project Coordinator to manage the planning and production of the exhibitions 50 Years in the Making and the Future of Clay (Fall 2024).
  • Work on all aspects of exhibition planning, including gathering images, photo credits, gallery installation, and other materials for publication on the website, social media, press releases, exhibition wall text, registrarial paperwork, etc. 
  • Provide general administrative support, including note-taking, filing, scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, and other tasks as needed.
  • Archive maintenance - including adding historical  exhibition records to the website
  • Workaround supporting events related to the exhibitions, including Exhibition Council Meetings and public events during each exhibition. 
  • Conduct surveys of visitors in the gallery 
  • Duties will include some evening and weekend hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current college student 
  • The ability to work collaboratively is essential
  • Spanish language skills (preferred but not required)
  • Strong writing and editing skills 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply

WORK SCHEDULE  & COMPENSATION

  • June - August - 10 weeks - flexible start and start dates
  • Approximately 30 hours per week. Flexible schedule depending on the needs of meetings, exhibition installation, and events
  • Compensation: $15/hour 

HOW TO APPLY

Send resume and cover letter to jobs@theclaystudio.org. No phone calls, please. Contact information for two references (preferably past supervisors in related positions)

The Clay Studio is an equal-opportunity employer. The Clay Studio values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of ethnic minorities to apply.

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ABOUT THE CLAY STUDIO

The Clay Studio is Philadelphia's only nonprofit solely dedicated to the education and promotion of the ceramic arts and is one of the world's leading institutions in the field. Founded in 1974, The Clay Studio supports the ceramic arts through its artist residencies, gallery, studio space, and school, educational & outreach programs. The Clay Studio programs reflect the organization's dual character: as a community-centered institution involved with the life of the city and region and as a national and international focal point for ceramic arts. The Clay Studio believes in promoting broad access to the ceramic arts; therefore, programs are geared to all levels of interest and proficiency.