Exhibitions Intern – Fall 2022
Description
The Torpedo Factory Art Center, offers one unpaid Exhibitions internship each semester for students of Art, Art History, Arts Management, or some equivalent. The Exhibitions interns will primarily be working in Target Gallery in addition to assisting with Site Two Community Gallery, Site Three Project Gallery, and our Seasonal Art Installations in the Art Center common areas. Interns seeking class credit are encouraged. This opportunity will take place August – December 2022.
Hours
The intern will be required to work 2 days a week, with one weekend day on reserve. The Curator of Exhibitions will work with the interns on scheduling so as not to interfere with their class and work schedules. Interns will be required to work supplemental days during exhibition installation weeks as their schedule allows.
Responsibilities
The Curator of Exhibitions will work with the interns to create a focus or project for each intern to complete during their internship along with other necessary gallery duties to include but not limited to helping with installation, take down of exhibitions, sales, and so on. Some projects/focuses in the past have included creating an exhibition plan, assisting with marketing and promotion of exhibitions and special events, managing Target Gallery’s social media accounts, working on our annual special exhibition March150, developing special programming, workshops, and more.
Requirements
This internship position requires that the student or individual be responsible, able to multitask, show initiative, possess a good work ethic, great attention to detail, and a friendly and positive attitude. The ability to work on both MAC and PC computers and familiarity with social networks is mandatory. Preferred candidate should be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite programs. Interns must feel comfortable interacting with the public about the work at the exhibition and handling artwork sales.
Interns must be at least 18 years of age or older. Proof of vaccination is required.
To Apply
Please email resumes with cover letter to targetgallery@alexandriava.gov with “Exhibitions Internship” as the subject line. Applications accepted until positions are filled.
Gallery Guide Volunteer -Ongoing
Description
The Torpedo Factory Art Center, offers unpaid volunteer position(s) for students or folks with a dedicated interest and enthusiasm for fine arts. The Gallery Guides will primarily be working in Target Gallery in addition to assisting with Site Two Community Gallery, Site Three Project Gallery, and our Seasonal Art Installations in the Art Center common areas.
Hours
Hours are subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions*. The volunteers will be required to work at least one 8-hr day a week, with one weekend day on reserve. The Curator of Exhibitions will work with the Gallery Guides on scheduling so as not to interfere with their class and work schedules. Art Center hours are currently, Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Gallery Guides if volunteers are interested in working supplemental days during exhibition installation weeks as their schedule allows.
Responsibilities
The Gallery Guide opportunity does not include a guided project. Necessary gallery duties include are but not limited to public engagement, knowledge of the gallery exhibitions and the art center programs, helping with installation, take down of exhibitions, sales, and so on.
Requirements
This gallery guide position requires that the individual be responsible, able to multitask, show initiative, possess a good work ethic, attention to detail, with a friendly and positive attitude. The ability to work on both MAC and PC computers and familiarity with social media networks is mandatory. Preferred candidate should be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite. Gallery Guides must feel comfortable interacting with the public about the work at the exhibition and handling artwork sales.
Gallery Guides must be at least 18 years of age or older.
To Apply
Please email resumes along with a statement of interest* to targetgallery@alexandriava.gov with “Exhibitions Gallery Guide” as the subject line. Applications accepted until positions are filled.
*Statement of Interest- while not as formal as a Cover Letter, the Statement of Interest should demonstrate the candidate’s ability to write and communicate effectively as well as summarize your interest in the position and address why you would be a strong candidate.
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