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 advisers 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

ART THERAPY
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.  All applicants will complete and pass a background check.  This form of internship is specially designed for college level students interested in pursuing a path as an Art Therapist.  Art therapy intern may also choose to be involved with monthly showing and coordinating with community non-profit partners.


ART EDUCATION
There's no wrong way to do art! 
Are you considering a career teaching art?
We are a process focused studio, encouraging our students to experience the media and not become fixated on the product while they are in the process of learning a technique.  There are many types of learners, using the expressive arts provides opportunities to support each kind.  We focus on artists strengths while giving them the tools to build confidence in their art making.
 
Arts Education:  Workshops/classes (for all ages)- Interns assist in the following duties for class:  set up, clean up, and some assisting students in the art making process. In their internship, interns will eventually lead, design and run their own workshops by the end of their internship term. 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 art club, no-school days, messy monkey's and Camps (summer and breaks). Interns assist in the following duties for class:  set up, clean up, and some assisting students in the art making process. In their internship, interns will eventually lead, design and run their own workshops by the end of their internship term. Interns may also be responsible for assisting in creating curriculum and marketing classes.  Interns in youth program must pass a background check.

Art(s)cool PDX Youth Program: The studio works in collaboration with an out of house program called Art(s)cool PDX. This programs goal is to bring more arts and sciences back into the classrooms of Portland Public Schools. Interns have the opportunity in this program to work within public school programs assisting in arts & sciences. Interns would assist in teaching classes and eventually lead classes with adequate intern training. Interns are also involved in facilitating set up, clean up, curriculum development and marketing of classes.  Learn more about this program at www.art(s)coolpdx.com

CURATORIAL AND ARTS MANAGEMENT
Art(s)cool PDX Art Administrator: The Arts Administration Intern will assist the Art(s)cool PDX directors with development and fine tuning of  the program.  Supporting The 100th Monkey Studios administrative connection to Art(s)cool PDX; this includes researching grants, programs and community connections; creating relationships, organizing events and helping to coordinate special events, and will help with general office duties. The Arts Administration intern will assist in managing our grants calendar and may be asked to assist with the preparation of grants. Responsibilities include research for government, foundation, corporate and individual funders; data entry; support of special events; overall program development; non-profit management and development, and general department administrative support.Internships with this program are six months.  Potential jobs available at the end of internships are offered with a priority to interns for positions.

Curitorial/Arts Management Intern: The 100th Monkey Studio is multifaceted active space and gallery.  Interns assist in curatorial, business and marketing responsibilities associated to both.  This would not be limited to but would include assisting in jury process, artist correspondence, hanging the shows, opening events, publicity and advertisement.  Some shows will have a non-profit community partner.  Interns will also aid in communication/coordination to support groups in showing their art.  Each month the studio participates in regular art openings and has a consistent attendance of 60-100 visitors through the First Friday evening depending on the show.

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:

SPRING: MARCH - JUNE
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28TH

SUMMER: JUNE - AUGUST
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 28TH

FALL: SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 28TH

Interviews will be set up after application process is closed.

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