Pyramid Atlantic now offers a paid internship opportunity for college or post-college artists. Our interns are a core part of the Pyramid team, gaining hands-on experience in printmaking, papermaking, and book arts. Interns work with various communities, including the general public and professional artists, while earning experience in the day-to-day operations of a non-profit art center and gallery.
Typical Intern Tasks:
Maintaining the studios for visiting artists, renters, and outreach events
Helping in the gallery with exhibition preparation, installation, and de-installation.
Assisting in the production of prints or handmade paper
Setting up and breaking down evening programs
Assisting at events (gallery openings, fundraisers, artist talks, etc.)
Working at the front desk
Preparing for workshops (setting up studios, prepping materials, coordinating with instructor)
Schedule:
Internships are 11 weeks, with interns working 10 am-4 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays of each week. In addition, interns are expected to work on their art at least once a week (Thu, Sat, or Sun).
Compensation
Interns will be paid an honorarium of $2,000, broken up into monthly or bi-weekly payments as the intern prefers.
Interns may book studio time at no cost to work on their art
Interns may take one workshop of their choice, paying only for material fees
Interns will be able to participate in a critique session with the Artistic Director and visiting artists
Qualifications
Candidates should have a strong interest in printmaking, bookmaking, and/or paper making, be highly motivated, and be comfortable working in a studio environment.
To Apply (applications must include the following)
Letter of intent
Resume or CV
4-5 images of the applicant’s artistic work
Three professional references
Spring internship: February 14th – May 8th
Application deadline: November 20th
Grace: November 22nd
Notification: January 6th