Sunday, July 29, 2012

Internships @ Elsewhere Artists Collaborative, Greensboro, NC



Elsewhere is a living museum, studio, and school set within a former thrift store. We create new futures from old things through creative projects, education initiatives, and public works with global artists that enliven and inspire downtown Greensboro and the world.

For full program details and descriptions of internship roles and duties download the Elsewhere Internship Guide (PDF)

Logistics
Internships at Elsewhere offer students across disciplines and interests exceptional experiences with learning in action. Elsewhere interns support the non-profit’s organizational, artistic, and community based projects that maintain and advance the living museum.  Elsewhere introduces interns to a litany of collaborative skills in artful life and purposive art. We welcome applications from smart, dedicated, helpful visionaries interested in helping Elsewhere’s staff, curators, and artists build a more professional, creative world.

  • Elsewhere facilitates internship opportunities on a rolling basis.
  • Internships last from 10-12 weeks and 20-40 hours/week on-site at Elsewhere from Tuesday-Saturday is required.

Internship periods typically fall as follows:

Spring: March 15 – May 31
Summer: June 1 – Aug. 30
Fall: Sept. 1 – Nov. 15
 
We accept dedicated interns from local and national locales, at the university, college, and high school level.
 
Roles and Duties
Interns will be assigned to an Elsewhere department (operations, productions, building, education, communications) who will serve as guides and mentors for the duration of their participation. Interns will assist their department based on the needs of the week, upcoming events, artist’s projects and programs. Before applying please check to see if you are qualified for the department with which you’re interested in working.

Internship Qualifications

Apply

Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to museum [at] goelsewhere [dot] org. In your letter, please specify departments you’d like to work with, a list of skills you currently have, and what you hope to learn through the internship experience. All internships are unpaid.

336.549.5555.  Visit us: 606 S. Elm Street Greensboro, NC 27406