The Canvas Teen Art Center is looking for an
ART
EXHIBITION INTERN
Deadline:
2/18/13
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Work with
Canvas and Saint Paul Park and Rec staff to produce, install, and deinstall the
Canvas
Teen Art Exhibition as part of the St. Paul Art Crawl. Other duties listed
below.
·
Help coordinate marketing and
communications with young artists and schools
·
Participate and take notes in
the planning meetings
·
Coordinate drop off and pick of artwork
·
The internship will run from late
February through early May. The internship requires approximately 5–10 hours a
week with more hours the week of April 22.
·
Applicants must be available the week
of April 22 and Wednesdays from 4–6 pm. Additionally, applicants
must be available from 9 am–9 pm on Saturday, April 27.Times are flexible, but
should be outlined in advance with the Arts Coordinator and team. A stipend of
$500 will be issued - payment to be discussed upon hiring
QUALIFICATIONS
OR REQUIREMENTS
·
Experience working with youth
·
Background in the arts, preferably
visual arts
·
Interest in arts education
·
Able to manage basic artwork hanging
and display using paint, tools and hardware as needed
·
Proficiency in a variety of social
networking platforms.
·
Basic computer skills. Graphic design
skills a bonus, but not required.
·
Experience installing art is a plus.
·
Ability to get work done on your own
time (not always supervised)
·
Organized work style and good
communication skills (answering questions, sending e-mail replies, etc.)
·
Basic administrative skills and ability
to meet deadlines
· Job recipient will be required to pass a background
check.
HOW
TO APPLY
Send
cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the internship, resume
(listing of the names, title, company/organization), and e-mail and phone
numbers of two references to: Witt Siasoco, Canvas Arts Coordinator
– canvas651@gmail.com
on Monday, February 18.
JOB
DETAILS
Benefits:
No
Position
Type: Contractor / Temp
Job
Category: Internship
ABOUT
THE CANVAS
The
Canvas is a teen arts program in Saint Paul, MN; a partnership
between COMPAS and the City of Saint Paul Department of Parks and Recreation.
We are committed to youth leadership, engaging arts programs
and community-building, the Canvas offers workshops, classes, special events, materials
and support for young writers, dancers, visual artists, performers and artists
of all kinds.
The
Canvas at Hancock Recreation Center
1610
Hubbard Ave.
Saint
Paul, MN 55104
canvas651@gmail.com
facebook.com/canvas651
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