OPEN POSITIONS AT EXIT ART
Internships
Volunteers
INTERNSHIPS
Exit Art is a leading non-profit cultural arts center in New
York that champions the work of young and emerging artist, and
addresses important social, cultural and political issues through
multi-disciplinary programming.
Exit Art presents contemporary art exhibitions, performances, film and video programs, and panel discussions.
About the internship:
This internship will offer the successful candidate an
excellent opportunity to learn about all aspects of a
multi-disciplinary, non-profit arts organization. Interns will have a
unique experience working closely with staff members in a challenging
and rewarding environment and will gain a firm understanding of all
aspects of how Exit Art is run through involvement in all areas of the
organization.
Internships are available in several areas and may include the following tasks:
Business and operations: learn about financial
management; help prepare budgets and reports; assist with human
resources needs; help with earned revenue programs such as space
rentals.
Development/fundraising: assist the development staff with
annual benefit planning and coordination; membership tracking and
development; mailing list development and upkeep; funder/patron
cultivation; grant-writing.
Curatorial: assist the curatorial staff with research and
coordination for upcoming exhibitions; creation and maintenance of
exhibition and artist files; preparation of publicity materials;
updating databases and mailing lists.
Archive: assist Exit Art's archives manager preserving,
organizing and digitizing written documentation, slides and video from
Exit Art's 25 year history.
Graphics: help design exhibition invitations, promotional material, gallery signage; work with printers to get projects completed.
Theater:
work with Exit Art's Founder and Cultural Producer Papo Colo with
theater projects, including performances by The Trickster Theater.
Applicants should be organized, responsible, and detail-oriented
individuals with good writing ability and computer skills with an
interest in contemporary art and culture.
Interns are required to make a minimum two-day commitment for a minimum
of twelve weeks. All interns are required to aid in gallery
installations, opening receptions, and evening public programs
How to apply:
The application process is on going. To apply, submit a resume
with a cover letter detailing your interest in the arts and an
internship at Exit Art. Please email seth@exitart.org.
Internship Program
Exit Art
475 Tenth Avenue
New York, New York 10018
(212) 966 7745 tel
(212) 925 2928 fax
seth@exitart.org
VOLUNTEER
To volunteer at Exit Art openings and events please contact Seth Cohen.
Exit Art is seeking extroverted volunteers for our evening and weekend events. We are looking for a group of out going people to be involved with a marketing project to better understand the people coming to our space as we expand into theater, music and film. Volunteers will be acting as information gathers, this is a great way to meet new people, interact with our dynamic public and be involved with an unique 26 year old nonprofit cultural center with the mission to explore the rich diversity of voices and cultures that continually shape contemporary art and ideas in America. We are seeking individuals for a commitment of 10 hours a month (most hours available outside the 9-5 work day) to be a part of events held at the gallery through out our exhibitions.
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