1708 Internship Program

left: former 1708 intern turned full time staff member Maria Dubon, 1708 artist board member Allison Andrews and a friend toast another successful opening - this time at Kim Foster Gallery in Chelsea.




INTERNSHIP

1708 Gallery is a non-profit exhibition/performance space committed to expanding the understanding, development, and appreciation of contemporary art. Founded in 1978, the Gallery continues to give public exposure and opportunity to emerging and established artists. In addition to contemporary forms of painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and works on paper, 1708 encourages works of an experimental and/or temporary nature, site-specific installations, along with video, film, performance art, and the written word.

1708 offers non-paid internship positions for credit and non-credit.

Interns receive hands-on experience and resume-building skills in all aspects of 1708 Gallery’s operations, including:

• gallery openings and receptions
• educational tours and gallery sitting
• fundraising, grant writing, publications and marketing
• archival documentation projects of exhibitions/artists/gallery history
• non-profit gallery administration

All applications must be received in hard copy with all materials in a single envelope. Postmark deadlines for each semester are listed below:

FALL August 15
SPRING December 15
SUMMER April 15

Please submit the following material:

• Filled out and signed application form
• Resume and cover letter with a brief statement of interest

Mail your application to:
1708 Intern Program
Post Office Box 12520
319 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23241

For more information about internships please contact:
Jessi Moore
Gallery Coordinator:
jmoore@1708gallery.org
Also visit us on the web at:
www.1708gallery.org
www.1708gallery.blogspot.com


Post Office Box 12520
319 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23241


INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Name:____________________________________
Address:__________________________________
City and State:________ Zip Code:______________
E-mail:___________________________________
Home Phone:______________ Cell Phone:___________
College/University:_____ __________________ _ __
Freshman:_____ Sophomore:_________ Junior: _____ Senior:_________
Internship for: Credit _____ Non_________
Emergency Contact:_______________ Phone:____________ Relationship:__________

How did you learn about 1708 Gallery?
____________________________________________

APPLYING FOR Fall ___ Spring ___ Summer ___ Year: ______

AVAILABILITY
Please choose an AM or PM shift
DAYS AM (10 -2) PM (1-5)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Saturday/Sunday if needed: __ __

Do you own a vehicle? Yes ___ No ___

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Mac:___ PC:___
Microsoft Word:___ Microsoft Excel :___ Photoshop:___ InDesign:___
Other: _

Please check your area(s) of interest:

___Public Relations
___Development/Fundraising/Grant Writing
___Installation/De-installation
___Artist Relations
___Event Planning
___Education


Signature:_________________ Date:______________