Description
Spend your summer working closely with a professional artist! Artist-in-residence interns are matched one-on-one with a Bemis artist-in-residence. The internship is tailored to the artists-in-residence discipline and projects they may be working on while at Bemis Center. The lists below are examples of the responsibilities and skills for this position.
Responsibilities
Art handling and materials preparation
Artwork production and shop work
Sourcing, research, filing, and archiving
Documenting work – photography and/or videography
Graphic design/website development
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college degree program or a recent college graduate (within six months)
- A passion for contemporary art and an eagerness to learn
- Self-motivation, attention to detail, ability to work without much supervision, and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform varying levels of clerical and/or physical work
Skills
- Enjoy working with materials, sourcing information, and want to gain hands-on experience in the studio
- Familiarity with various studio practices preferred but not required
- Interest in contemporary art and art production and/or working as a professional artist
Time Commitment
10 hours per week, days of the week will vary depending on the artist's schedule. Attendance of at least two events per month required.
How to apply
After completing the application via the link below, email your resume to Abby Fogle at abby@bemiscenter.org and include "Internship Application" in the subject line. Please apply by May 4 for the Summer 2025 session.
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Contemporary Arts
724 S. 12th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
402.341.7130
info@bemiscenter.org