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Curatorial Opportunity, General, Philadelphia

Sotheby’s Internship Programme

Updated 9/21/17

Sotheby’s, the only publicly traded global art auction house, is offering exceptional juniors (rising seniors) the opportunity to participate in a unique paid Summer Internship Programme at our worldwide headquarters in New York City. The mission of the programme is to offer interns the best professional and educational experience possible. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of an auction house, works of art, and potential industry careers.

More information: http://www.sothebys.com/en/inside/careers.html

Questions? Contact internshipsUS@sothebys.com

The Philadelphia office also has internships available, typically in the summer but occasionally during the school year. Interested applicants should inquire with a resume and cover letter.

Website: http://www.sothebys.com/en/inside/locations-worldwide/philadelphia/overview.html

Phone: 610 649 2600

Email: philadelphia@sothebys.com

Address: 18 Haverford Station Road, Philadelphia 19041 US

Curatorial Opportunity, Philadelphia

Christie’s

Sydney Robertson

Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s conducted the greatest auctions of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and today remains a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers over 450 sales annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewelry, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $80 million.

Christie’s has 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai and Hong Kong. Christie’s also offers its clients worldwide access to its sales through Christie’s LIVE™, its unique, real-time online bidding service.

Christie’s Americas Internship Programme: Christie’s offers unpaid Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall internships in specialist and business support departments that provide a hands-on introduction to the inner workings of an auction house and to the New York art world. An internship at Christie’s involves a combination of general day to day tasks associated with the auction process, opportunities for researching artists and objects, and occasions to attend organized intern events.

Website: http://www.christies.com/about/careers/internships/

Email: CLebano@christies.com Christie A. Lebano

Phone: (610) 520-1590

Location: Rockefeller Center, NYC

General, Philadelphia, Spoken Word, Theater

First Person Arts Volunteer

Sydney Robertson

2013 Grand Slam Pictured: Bill Mettler Photo credit: Jen Cleary © First Person Arts — 2013 Grand Slam
Pictured: Bill Mettler
Photo credit: Jen Cleary
© First Person Arts

First Person Arts transforms the drama of real life into memoir and documentary art to foster appreciation for our unique and shared experiences. We believe that everyone has a story to tell, and that sharing our stories connects us with each other and the world.

The Annual First Person Arts Festival is the only festival of its kind in the world, dedicated to memoir and documentary writing. Occurring in November, it features powerful personal stories from leading national artists and everyday people, as well as food programs, workshops, tours and panels. Volunteers help before the festival to get the word out, and during the festival with ushering, ticket sales and production.

Volunteers and interns are essential members of the First Person Arts community. Throughout the year, they help with marketing, development, programming, and other First Person Arts needs.

Story Market at the Wyck House
© First Person Arts

Intern Opportunities include:

Development Intern
Marketing Intern
Photography Intern
Programming Intern
Video Intern

https://www.firstpersonarts.org/Get-Involved/Volunteer

Website: http://firstpersonarts.org/

Phone: 267-402-2055

Location: 100 South Broad Street, Suite 2212, Philadelphia PA 19110

Community Development, Philadelphia

Slought Foundation

Sydney Robertson

Zoe Beloff The Days of the Commune — Zoe Beloff
The Days of the Commune

Slought (‘Sl-aw-t’) is a non-profit organization that engages the public in dialogue about cultural and socio-political change in Philadelphia, the world, and the cloud. We are a new form of institution that builds relationships and social trust through collaboration and the exchange of ideas. For over a decade, we have worked with artists, communities, and institutions worldwide to develop projects that encourage inclusiveness, advocacy, and the sharing of knowledge.

Slought has partnered with Bryn Mawr in the past. Slought offers unpaid internships for undergraduate students interested in supplementing their academic work with an intensive and collaborative experience. Visit http://slought.org/info/employment.php to learn more about current internship and volunteer opportunities.

Alain Badiou, Simon Critchley Democracy and Disappointment: On the Politics of Resistance — Alain Badiou, Simon Critchley
Democracy and Disappointment: On the Politics of Resistance

Website: https://slought.org/

Address: 4017 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3513

Phone: (215) 701-4627

Email: info@slought.org

General, Philadelphia, Visual Arts

Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania

Sydney Robertson

medium_A003_C001_0624ZZ.0018846 — Alex Da Corte & Jayson Musson:
Easternsports, 2014, video still, color, sound.
© 2000–14 Institute of Contemporary Art.
All rights reserved.

The Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania believes in the power of art and artists to inform and inspire. The ICA is free for all to engage and connect with the art of our time.

Former BMC students have interned at ICA, which offers internships in several departments including Curatorial, Business Office, Development, Marketing and Communications, Programming and Technical.

The Curatorial department at ICA researches and organizes upcoming exhibitions; produces exhibition catalogues; manages the travel of exhibitions; and collaborates with other departments on developing public programming and press materials. Curatorial interns will gain valuable experience with the workings of a contemporary art institution by assisting the department with a variety of tasks that include: research exhibition themes and artist’s bibliographies; maintain curatorial databases and archives; sending out exhibition publications; assisting with artist submissions; managing ICA’s library; and responding to inquiries about past exhibitions. Experience with Photoshop is a plus.

© 2000–14 Institute of Contemporary Art. All rights reserved.

Website: http://icaphila.org/

Phone: (215) 898-7108

Location: 118 S. 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Curatorial Opportunity, Museum Studies, Philadelphia

The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University

Sydney Robertson

©2014 The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

History of the Academy: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia was founded in 1812 “for the encouragement and cultivation of the sciences, and the advancement of useful learning.” The unique aspect of this statement of purpose lies in the word “useful,” a mandate the Academy has continuously redefined through research and education that reflects the needs of the times.

The Academy of Natural Sciences offers Volunteer Internships in various areas of museum operations and education, including:

Bryn Mawr College students have been placed here in previous years.

For most internships a commitment of 16 to 20 hours per week is expected. Generally time would be scheduled on weekdays between the hours of 9 and 5, but some weekend scheduling is also possible.

Website: http://www.ansp.org/
To see a list of current opportunities, visit here:
http://www.ansp.org/about/jobs-and-opportunities/internships/

Email: kuter@ansp.org Lois Kuter, Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: 215-299-1029

Location: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Curatorial Opportunity, Museum Studies, Philadelphia

The Franklin Institute

Sydney Robertson

Walk inside the Giant Heart Exhibit: Fun Fact: The Giant Heart is the right size for a 220-foot tall person—someone as tall as the Statue of Liberty! — Walk inside the Giant Heart Exhibit:
Fun Fact: The Giant Heart is the right size for a 220-foot tall person—someone as tall as the Statue of Liberty!

The Franklin Institute’s Mission: In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology.

The Franklin Institute Internship Program allows students to fulfill school-sponsored internships through volunteering. Internships can be for credit as a Praxis III placement or non-credit as determined by your preference. Goals of the internships are matched to the needs of the Institute.

Meet Ben Franklin: Visit the 20-foot high marble statue of the legend. — Meet Ben Franklin:
Visit the 20-foot high marble statue of the legend.

Interns work in almost every area of the Institute, working alongside staff and completing projects independently. Some of the departments accepting interns include:

Curatorial
Development
Discovery Camp
Exhibit Development and Design
Finance
Human Resources
Information Technology Services
Marketing
Museum Programs (Science Education)
Philadelphia Science Festival
Public Relations
Research & Evaluation
Sales & Catering
Youth Programs

Learn about internships here: https://www.fi.edu/internships

Learn about volunteering here: https://www.fi.edu/volunteer

Questions? Please contact the Volunteer Department at 215.448.1163 or volprog@fi.edu.

Website: https://www.fi.edu/

Email: volprog@fi.edu Volunteer Programs

Phone: 215.448.1163

Location: 271 North 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

General, Music, Philadelphia

Musicopeia

Sydney Robertson

Musicopia is a nonprofit organization that works with approximately 100 of the Philadelphia region’s professional musicians to present a wealth of music education programs. Musicopia is also the leading advocate for restoring and improving in-school music instruction throughout the Greater Philadelphia area.

Musicopia has a variety of volunteer opportunities, including:

Special Events Volunteers,
Program Observers and
Organizing an instrument donation drive.

Volunteer: https://www.musicopia.net/volunteer

Website: http://musicopia.net/

Email: info@musicopia.net

Phone: 215-829-9522

Location: 2001 Market Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Philadelphia, Visual Arts

Art Sphere Inc.

Sydney Robertson

Empowering and Healing the Mind, Body and Spirit Through Art.

Art Sphere Inc brings the joy and power of artistic expression to under-served youth and communities throughout the Delaware Valley.

A charitable non-profit founded in 1998 by artist and Philadelphia-area native, Kristin Groenveld, Art Sphere works with communities to promote individual and civic empowerment through art education.

Click here to learn about volunteer opportunities: http://artsphere.org/get-involved/sign-up-to-volunteer/

Website: http://artsphere.org/

Email: info@artsphere.org

Phone: 215.413.3955

Location: 915 Spring Garden Street #401, Philadelphia, PA 19123