What do interns do at The 100th Monkey Studio?

An internship is an on-site work experience that relates to an educational path or possible career interest.  The 100th Monkey Studio provides many internship opportunities to people in the community.  In our studio interns might use this opportunity to explore a career path as an artist, curator, teacher and/or art therapist. Internships in the studio provide job experience and can be used on resumes. Contact Joy Leising to receive an internship application: joy@the100thmonkeystudio.com

Internship Guidelines
Academic- Interns hired may be currently using their intern experience as a learning process.  Documentation that the intern is receiving academic credit and consistent communication with advisors is expected.  School may be required to pay minor intern fees (i.e. background check).

Time Commitment- Weekly time commitment varies depending on intern job description and will be outlined in interview and hiring process.Internship

Length- Starting and ending dates will be specified in hiring process of internship.  Internships will at minimum be a school term and maximum last 1 academic year.

Background Checks- Each intern must pass a background check prior to working in the studio.

Selection- Prospective interns should mail applications directly to the studio at address provided.  The applicant will be contacted for an interview if the applicant is eligible and if an intern position is available.  Applications will be kept on file.

Required Application Materials- Cover letter, application, letters of recommendation (minimum of two), recent transcript if internship is for school credit & resume.

Experiences Available to Interns
Workshops/classes (art based that are for all ages)- Assisting, some teaching (with adequate intern prior experience) and facilitating set up, clean up, some assisting student in art making process. Interns may also be responsible for assisting in creating curriculum and marketing classes.

Youth Program- The studio provides art classes to youth including Home Schooler’s, After-school, No-School Days, Messy Monkey's and Camps (summer and breaks). Interns would assist in teaching classes and eventually lead classes (with adequate intern prior experience). Interns are also involved in  facilitating set up, clean up, curriculum development and marketing of classes.

Curatorial-Each month the studio has a new show hung in four of the eight rooms of the studio.  Interns would assist in curatorial tasks and business end of promoting a gallery show.  Educational opportunities might include assisting in jury process, artist correspondence, hanging the shows, opening events, publicity & advertisement.  Each month the studio participates in the Eastside First Friday Event and has a consistent attendance of 60-100 visitors through the First Friday evening depending on the show.  Curatorial interns also aid in running the studio Art Boutique, home to a vast assortment of local artisan creations. 

Art Therapy Intern- Assisting a Master’s Level Art Therapist who is running an art therapy group in promotion, set up & clean-up.  All groups are confidential; a confidentiality agreement must be signed prior to assisting on this level.  This form of internship is specially designed for college level students interested in pursuing a path as an Art Therapist.  Art Therapy Intern would also have the opportunity to attend/shadow an Art Therapy Supervision Group one time per month with practicing art therapists.

Volunteer Coordinator- This internship opportunity is often paired with one of the other programs. Our Intern Volunteer Coordinator is in charge of working with volunteers through orientation sessions,  trainings, scheduling, outreach, weekly communication & organizing of special events. This is a great internship for someone interested in working in a community focused organization or communications majors.

Benefits of Interning
Interns leave their completed commitment with:
An understanding of professional demands and requirements with in the field of art and/or art therapy. Improved work skills and professional competence. Exposure to facilities, equipment that are not available in a classroom environment. Potential contacts for employment after graduation. The opportunity for higher starting salaries and more job offers that less experienced graduates receive. Easier transition from school to work environment experience.


Current Opportunities:

We are currently setting up interviews for both fall & winter internships!

FALL : Application process closes August 25, 2010
September-December 2010
3 Art Education Internships
2 Curatorial Internships
 
WINTER: Application process closes December 10, 2010
3 Art Education Internships
2 Curatorial Internships
 
SPRING: Applications process closes February 4th , 2011
3 Art Education Internships
2 Curatorial Internships
1 Art Therapy Internship ( applications for this position closes January 7th, 2011)
 
SUMMER: Application process closes May 6th, 2011
4 Art Education Internships
2 Curatorial Internships
1 Art Therapy Internships

Interviews will be set up after application process is closed.

If you would like an application for internship please email Joy Leising at joy@the100thmonkeystudio.com and request an Internship Application Packet!