Applications are OPEN for the Warren and Margot Coville Undergraduate Photography Curatorial Internship (Spring 2025) at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the state art museum of Florida located in Sarasota.
Applications close Oct 28, 2024.
To learn more and apply, use the link below:https://bit.ly/RinglingCovilleIntern2025
The Warren and Margot Coville Photography Intern will:
- Work with the Curator of Photography and New Media to research objects in The Ringling’s photography collection in order to update or correct catalog records
- Assist in research and create bibliographies and summary reports on selected artists and/or photographs, locate applicable resources onsite in the Ringling Museum Art Library or identify potential loans from other institutions
- Assist Curator in weekly survey in the paper storage vault onsite in order to view, assess, and research photographs
- Assist in the planning and research for upcoming exhibitions
Skills important for success:
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Skill in online and library-based research
- Ability to take direction and work independently
Learning Outcomes
- Develop art history research skills
- Gain a better understanding of the history of photography
- Understand best practices for safe handling, care, and storage of photographic objects
- Develop skills in curatorship within a professional museum environment
Length of Internship
- The internship will be during the Spring 2025 semester.
- The start date is flexible beginning in January/February 2025 ending May 2025 (Maximum of 16 weeks).
Qualifications
- Applicant must be a currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
- Ability to lift boxes or books up to 15lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience compiling bibliographies in Chicago or MLA style
- Students majoring or minoring in art, art history, or the humanities, especially with interest in photography or the history of photography
Considerations
- Rate of Pay: $15 per hour
- Working Hours: 8-10 hours per week; weekdays; with a flexible schedule. Please note this will be an in-person internship experience, not remote.
- This position is based in Sarasota, FL.
Applications close Oct 28, 2024.
To learn more and apply, use the link below:https://bit.ly/RinglingCovilleIntern2025
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