Art Practice Student Internship Program, Fall 2019
THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS ENDED. ANY FURTHER SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Thank you for you interest, and please consider applying in Spring 2020!


ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The department relies on our interns to keep the gallery open. In return you will earn credits while learning about: how art exhibitions are put together, experiencing the day-to-day functioning of an art gallery, working with professional curators and artists, helping create an artist-run outdoor gallery (Platform), and running a small, non-circulating art library.

Internships are open to ALL UC Berkeley Students, NOT limited to Art Practice majors or upper division students. The application process is competitive.

DEADLINE
The deadline for applications is 12 noon, Thursday, August 29th, 2019. It is strongly recommended that applicants wait until their Fall schedule is finalized before submitting this form. Please re-submit if your schedule changes.

ENROLLMENT
The internship is a one to three credit pass/fail course. Attendance and punctuality are essential to passing. All interns must be available for weekly Monday meetings from 12:10-1pm.

Students are asked to take the Art Practice Internship Program for at least two credits and play two roles: Attendant/Host/Event Coordinator and Preparator/Publicity. Students should expect to commit five hours per week to the program.

Students may ALSO apply to participate in the Art Library Internship Program for one credit, and can expect to commit 2.5 hours per week. Students may apply for and participate in both internship programs, or just one.

PARTICIPATION ROLES
Attendant/Host/Event Coordinator
Each student who signs up for the Art Gallery Internship Program is required to be present to attend the gallery or Platform art space for one 2.5 hour shift per week during the semester OR help host receptions and artist talks. Attendant shifts are scheduled during gallery hours, 12 – 5pm, Monday - Thursday. Event coordinators at Platform art space shifts are 11:00am-1:30pm, Monday - Thursday. Host shifts are on Wednesdays when there is an opening (see form for details).

Platform is a brand new outdoor art space that focuses on collaborative art projects, events, and workshops. Students interested in participating as Event Coordinators should be available to help with at least one 2.5 hour shift per week. Event coordinators open the Platform space at lunchtime, assist with artist workshops and events, and close up the space after their shift. Event Coordinator shifts are scheduled Mondays - Thursdays from 11am-1:30pm. Alternately, Event Coordinators can choose to help with evening or weekend events, depending on schedule (changes weekly).
For more information, see the website: https://www.platformart.space

Preparator/Publicity
Additionally, each gallery intern takes on two specialized positions. These positions are scheduled flexibly, but do require students to be present for hours during installation periods and at meetings with the director.

As a Preparator you will be installing exhibitions for 4-hour shifts before each of five exhibitions. You will be hanging work, painting, organizing, making gallery materials, assisting professional and student artists, and will gain valuable hands-on experience. You will be trained in the use of basic tools used to install exhibitions. No experience required.

As a Publicity Interns you will help the director prepare PR materials, publicize events, document exhibitions, enter exhibition descriptions into online arts calendars, contact local arts media, prepare content for our website and social media, and make things BIG.

Art Library Project
The Art Library Project is a small, non-circulating art library within the Worth Ryder Art Gallery. Students interested in working as Art Librarians may apply to participate in the Art Library Project Internship Program for one credit. Students may apply for and participate in both internship programs, or just one.
Art Library Project site: https://gwazda.wixsite.com/calartlibrary

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I will review the applications and notify you of my decision by Monday, September 2nd. Selected interns will be sent schedule and registration information.

Admission is competitive. Shifts are assigned based on your experience and availability in our schedule. The earlier you return this form, the easier it will be to get your shift. Program Director decisions are final.

I look forward to reviewing your applications!

Farley Gwazda
Director, Worth Ryder Art Gallery

If you have questions please contact me at: gwazda@berkeley.edu
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Have you participated in the Worth Ryder Art Gallery Internship Program before? Previous experience not required.
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Why do you want to participate in the internship program? (1500 chars (~3 sentences))
I am applying for: *
You may select one or multiple options. Read description at top for details. If you apply for multiple programs, I may select you for several or just one, at my discretion.
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How many credits do you want to enroll for? *
This determines your maximum participation - note that I can't guarantee enrollment, as selection is competitive.
Experience
Do you have any experience working in art galleries, museums, art libraries, or related institutions? Do you have experience promoting events via social media? How are you with photoshop, web design, cameras, tools like drills, etc? Note: you don't need to have any experience to be selected for the program. (1500 chars (~3 sentences))
Why are you interested in the Art Library?
Optional. Only complete if you are applying to the Art Library Internship Program. No experience required. (1500 chars (~3 sentences))
Why are you interested in Platform art space?
Optional. Only complete if you are applying to Platform Internship. No experience required. (1500 chars (~3 sentences))
Availability: Art Gallery Attendant/Host - Select THREE or more:
ALL Art Gallery interns will take on either attendant or host roles. Please indicate THREE or more available times - I will make the schedule based on availability. Note: HOSTS MUST BE 21+. Exact dates for host positions will be forthcoming - openings are times listed below. (Hint: maximize your chances of being included in the program by being available for 3:30 - 5:30 hosting shift!)
Availability: Platform art space - select two or more
Availability: Art Librarian shift - Select THREE or more:
Interns interested in the Art Library Internship Program will be present in the art library in the Worth Ryder Art Gallery space for weekly shifts. Please indicate THREE or more available times - I will make the schedule based on availability.
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I understand that I need to be present for weekly meetings on Mondays from 12:10 - 12:50pm, and that attendance and punctuality are crucial for all of the roles I am assigned.
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