Saint Joseph College

Internships

Each year the Art Gallery offers single-semester and academic-year internships for Saint Joseph College students and students from the consortium colleges. Although these internships are unpaid, students may receive academic credit with the approval of a faculty sponsor. Students can choose from a number of different internship topics and then work with the Art Gallery staff to develop a specific project that suits their particular strengths, interests, and goals. 

If you are interested in an Art Gallery Internship contact the Art Gallery Director.

Some typical Art Gallery internships are:

Curatorial / Exhibitions

  • Assist in exhibition preparation by compiling lists of works to include, researching objects and artists, and designing the installation
  • Work on special projects, examining works of art and pursuing research
  • Establish object provenance (ownership history) by recording and researching inscriptions and markings

Collections Management

  • Compile cataloguing data on objects (measurements, condition, artist, medium, location, etc.)
  • Input and update information on artists and objects into the collection database
  • Assist Collections Manager with the upkeep and organization of collection storage and housing

Museum Education

  • Assist in developing educational materials for the use in the Art Gallery and in school programs (K-12)
  • Research model educational programs at other institutions
  • Help design evaluation methods for Art Gallery educational programs

PR / Marketing

  • Help prepare advertising text and press releases for exhibitions, programs, and events
  • Coordinate preparation of the Art Gallery Newsletter and Calendar
  • Work to promote the Friends of the Saint Joseph College Art Gallery membership organization and associated events

Conservation
(full year internship minimum)

  • Receive professional training in conservation hinging and matting
  • Assist in determining and constructing safe housing for objects
  • Work with the Collections Manager to frame and pack works of art for exhibition and loan

 

September 29, 2009