Background
Art House is a nonprofit arts center located in historic Brooklyn Centre, between the Ohio City and Old Brooklyn neighborhoods of Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1999 by local artists and residents, Art House is dedicated to the belief that the arts enrich lives and help create better communities.
Our mission is to inspire exploration and expression through the visual arts. By fulfilling this mission, Art House stabilizes our neighborhood and creates opportunities for artists to thrive. By extension, the organization contributes significantly in the creation of Cleveland as a culturally rich and economically viable destination to live, work, and raise a family.
Details
INTERNS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
Overview
The intern will create a more robust, informational, unified website presence that is user friendly and easy to navigate. S/He/They will develop a gallery of work-in-progress images, exhibitions, and other events. They will also build/add to the pages about teaching artists, board, and staff.
To create a more interactive Gallery, the intern will research and choose photographic/video documentation of Art House’s various programs, events, and artwork created by participants and students. In addition, s/he/they will have the opportunity to revitalize the website blog by capturing anecdotal stories from teaching artists, participants, observers, and CAN Journal essays.
The intern will gain the experience of being an important member of a community centered arts organization. They will be immersed in Art House’s history and mission and gain practical knowledge on operations and mission fulfillment. They will meet and build relationships with Art House community members. They will also gain valuable experience in developing the details and format that will further raise the awareness of an organization’s mission, goals, and accomplishments. By the end of their tenure, the Intern will have successfully completed a complex project that will be a significant addition to their resumé and portfolio.
Responsibilities
Communicate regularly with staff regarding ideas, progress, challenges, questions.
Research Art House people programs, details, processes.
Document by photo and video, Art House people, artwork, programs in progress, events, interviews.
Lead the development and execution of the Art House website, with responsibility for page format, collecting content, both visual and written; creating and organizing both visual and written content; and editing and composing.
Observe/assist with con-current Art House Studio programs.
Assist with miscellaneous day-to-day tasks that may arise.
Requirements, Skills, and Qualifications
The Marketing Intern must be dependable, flexible, and have an independent work ethic. S/he/They should be familiar with website design platforms, art, design history, theory, and current trends.
The intern should be comfortable with creative writing that catches audience attention. H/she/They should have strong organizational, written, and interpersonal skills and must absolutely have a positive attitude and eagerness to learn. Also helpful is access to a laptop/tablet device and a reliable source of transportation, but we are easily accessible by public transportation.
Intern will need skills in:
2-D Design theory
Good communications: verbal and writing skills
Good organizational skills- with projects and people
Decision-making abilities
Creating strong visual compositions
Website design platforms (Art House’s site is on WIX)
At ease with various creative software
Familiarity with social media/marketing, photo and video editing is a plus.
HOURS PER WEEK: 28 (Monday–Thursday); Onsite
Compensation
$20.00 per hour
INTERNS WILL WORK 28 HOURS PER WEEK AND ATTEND A MANDATORY OFFSITE PROGRAM DAY ONE DAY PER WEEK WITH THEIR COHORT.
Internship Period: June 10 – August 12
Total Weeks: 9 weeks
Work Hours per Week: 28
Total Hours: 252
Workdays: 4 days per week onsite
PROGRAM DAY:
On Fridays, interns will attend an offsite program day with their cohort.
These hours are separate from the internship hours.
Eligibility
Before applying, verify that you...
Will be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student. You must be a rising junior or senior as of June 2024.
Reside or attend college/university within Cuyahoga County.
We collect information about your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). (This number is on the Student Aid Report on your FAFSA form.)
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Eligibility Application Process
To apply for an Arts Intern position, click here and fill out the eligibility application form for Arts Intern Summer 2024.
Your application will be reviewed by Arts Intern staff. If approved, Studio Institute will send you an email confirming your eligibility and advise you of next steps in the application process.”
Once you have been verified as eligible for Arts Intern, you can apply to as many positions as you'd like. You do not have to submit the eligibility application more than once.
Questions or Concerns?
Contact us at: artsintern@studioinstitute.org.