Bemis Center interns assist staff and artists-in-residence with artistic and collaborative projects that help run the organization, execute exhibitions, deliver programs, connect with audiences, and support artists in the creation of new art.

Requirements

• CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A COLLEGE DEGREE PROGRAM OR A RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATE (WITHIN SIX MONTHS)
• A PASSION FOR CONTEMPORARY ART AND AN EAGERNESS TO LEARN
• SELF-MOTIVATION, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, ABILITY TO WORK WITHOUT MUCH SUPERVISION, AND STRONG WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• ABILITY TO PERFORM VARYING LEVELS OF CLERICAL AND/OR PHYSICAL WORK

Current Internship positions available:

Artist-in-Residence Intern

Artist-in-Residence intern positions vary each semester as Bemis Center helps tailor the position to the artists-in-residence discipline and projects they may be working on while at Bemis Center. The lists below are examples of the responsibilities and skills for this position.

Responsibilities

• Art handling and materials preparation
• Artwork production and shop work
• Sourcing, research, filing, and archiving
• Documenting work – photography and/or videography
• Graphic design/website development

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college degree program or a recent college graduate (within six months)
• A passion for contemporary art and an eagerness to learn
• Self-motivation, attention to detail, ability to work without much supervision, and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform varying levels of clerical and/or physical work

Skills

• Enjoy working with materials, sourcing information, and want to gain hands-on experience in the studio
• Familiarity with various studio practices preferred but not required
• Interest in contemporary art and art production and/or working as a professional artist

Time Commitment

10 hours per week, days of the week will vary depending on the artist's schedule. Attendance of at least two events per month required.

LOW END / Sound Art + Experimental Music Program Intern

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing LOW END, Bemis Center’s music venue, for performances including equipment, tech, and lighting set-up
• Create guides, labels, and inventory lists for venue and recording studio equipment
• Help organize and prepare equipment and recording studio for use

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college degree program or a recent college graduate (within six months)
• A passion for contemporary art and an eagerness to learn
• Self-motivation, attention to detail, ability to work without much supervision, and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform varying levels of clerical and/or physical work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Must be able to talk and hear
• Must be able to stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel
• Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs. without assistance, with the ability to lift up to 80 lbs. as necessary, with assistance
• Must be able to reach above head and down to the ground while using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment
• Must be able to perform low to moderate manual labor
• Must be able to crawl, bend, stretch, and climb while performing routine tasks

Skills

• Curiosity about and passion for contemporary sound art, experimental music, and artists
• Experience in running and maintaining audio/visual equipment
• Comfortable working independently
• Basic understanding of Google Drive, Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Time Commitment

10–15 hours per week, Monday–Friday. Assistance with performances at LOW END is required.

Learning Outcomes