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Internship Opportunities
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) seeks students with an interest in
Philadelphia's arts and cultural community. Students will have the
opportunity to work with our Administrative, Education, Collections
Management, Studio and Retail staff on current and future projects.
Our interns are college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate/post-graduate students who volunteer their time to gain first-hand experience in the programming and administration of a contemporary art museum and collaborative workshop. Under the supervision of a staff member, interns assist with regular departmental activities and with specific projects assigned by their respective mentors.
Internships usually commence with the start of each semester and run through the end of the semester, however, there is no set deadline for applications. Interns are required to commit 10 hours minimum per week. No stipend is available.
- Collections Intern: The Registrar works directly with art objects and maintains all artworks at the museum. This internship is an excellent opportunity to learn about a central museum management position outside the familiar sphere of art careers. The intern will assist in organizing the museum collection, specifically computer cataloguing and shaping the photo archive. Art History or Studio Art background is required; basic computer literacy is essential.
- Curatorial Intern: The Artistic Director and Director manage all in-house and traveling exhibitions, artist residencies, artist multiples, and special projects. The Curatorial Intern works closely with the Director in researching and writing text for artist residencies and exhibition planning, including gallery notes, and artist biographies. Excellent writing and research skills required; background in art history or demonstrated experience in the field of contemporary art preferred.
- Development Intern: The Director of Development and Communications oversees the financial matters of the museum, as well as education, publication, and development of programs. Under the supervision of the Director, the Development Intern will suply administrative support for the department responsible for fundraising for the museum's 1.7 million annual budget, including grant writing for government, foundation, corporate and individual sponsorship, as well as museum membership. Excellent writing skills required, as well as some Art History knowledge, non-profit management, or arts administration background is preferred.
- Education Intern: Assists with school group planning for the 2006-07 academic year; assists with tours for adults, school groups, and family workshops; education program evaluation; video production; developing, assembling, and distributing educational packets.
- Museum Store Intern: The Museum Store Manager markets a wide selection of unique, artist-designed, functional objects created on site at the Workshop. This internship is an excellent opportunity to work in a non-profit arts organization, while simultaneously learning about general sales and marketing skills. The Intern will work closely with the Manager, with an emphasis on developing an aggressive marketing plan, increasing annual sales, and establishing inventory control procedures. Marketing knowledge or business management knowledge preferred; computer literacy is essential.
- Photo/Video Intern: The Photo/Video Coordinators handle all documentation at the FWM, including on-site video and photo documentation of artists' projects and activities at the Workshop. The Coordinators also create and organize photo and slide archive of projects and handle multi-media equipment for events, lectures, and exhibitions. The Intern will assist with video/photo shoots of artists' projects in process and finished artworks, organization of photo/slide archives, and also help setup multi-media equipment. Practical knowledge of photography/videography and computer skills, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and some database programs required.
- Communications Intern: The Director of Development and Communications coordinates the public relations activities for the FWM including media relations, special events, and membership. The Intern will assist in preparing press kits and mailings, filing press clippings, and promoting public receptions and artist lectures. Intern has the opportunity to support the FWM staff during special events including, event set-up, and hosting visitors. Interns should be interested in non-profit administration, with strong attention to detail and communication skills.
- Studio Internships: FWM Studio Staff works with artists-in-residence on research, planning, and execution of artist projects. The Studio intern will have an opportunity to work in a creative and unique environment with experienced art professionals. Candidates should have a strong interest in art, be detail-oriented, work well with their hands, and be self-motivated. Studio internships are offered on an as needed basis.
Internship applicants must submit:
- A cover letter stating the reason for applying for the
internship, what the applicant hopes to gain from the experience.
- A résumé
- A list of relevant coursework
After applications are reviewed, selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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