Columbus Printed Arts Center is looking for a creative, highly motivated, and enthusiastic Studio Intern to join our team this summer. The ideal candidates believe that the arts are a vital component of a thriving community, are invested in contributing to the organization’s growth, and have unique ideas to bring to the position. 

The Studio Intern will provide studio and administrative support by assisting in many aspects of Columbus Printed Arts Centers’ studio, working collaboratively with the Director and Studio & Outreach Coordinator, as well as other Interns and Fellows. The Studio Intern will gain an understanding of how an arts organization functions as they develop skills and strategies that creatively engage the needs of the organization, CPAC members and the arts community at large. 

Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to: maintaining and supporting both printmaking and digital photography studios, organizing studio materials, developing and installing storage solutions, maintaining supplies inventories, researching current professional best practices, monitoring the studio, and assisting with exhibition installations.  

Our goal is to connect with artists in Central Ohio and to provide meaningful work experience and insight into the inner workings of an arts organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Visual Arts (printmaking and photography are preferred but not required), Art History, Arts Administration, Art Education, Community Outreach, Graphic Design, or relevant field.

• Strong interest in visual art and a passion for contributing to the growth of a new arts organization.

• Desire to learn new skills and grow as an individual through accomplishing challenging tasks.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; professional approach to external and interpersonal relationships.

• Attention to detail; extremely organized, dependable; willingness to take agency over project components

• Enthusiastic and self-motivating with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively; strong problem-solving skills and strategic thinking

• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, deals well with multi-tasking

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a artist studio, digital or printmaking lab, gallery, museum, art organization, or alternative space

• Strong understanding of current organizational strategies and willingness to seek new approaches

• Strong design background; skillful in Adobe Creative Suite programs Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere

• Demonstrable interest in printed media and knowledge of artists working in field

Position: 1 unpaid position, available for college credit if needed. Interns have free and unlimited access to Columbus Printed Arts Center’s studios for the duration of the internship program and receive discounts on services, materials and classes.

Dates:  

Hours: A minimum of 10 hours per week preferred. Weekend hours may be required.

Duration: 4 months minimum

Interns must have reliable transportation including the use of public transportation.

To Apply: Please email a cover letter, resume, reference contact, and portfolio if applicable to info@columbusprintedarts.org

Include ‘Internship’ in the subject line of your email and on the cover letter.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.