Internships

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What is an internship at The 100^th Monkey Studio?
An internship is an on-site work experience that relates to an educational path or possible career interest.
The 100^th 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.

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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.

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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, Camps (summer and breaks), and Girls Empowerment (art based).  Interns would assist 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.
• 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 Central Eastside Arts District (CEAD) First Friday Event and has a consistent attendance of 60-100 visitors through the First Friday evening depending on the show.  Curatorial Intern duties will also include attending CEAD meetings.
• Art Therapy Groups- 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.

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Benefits of Interning
Interns leave their completed commitment with: