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Museum Internship Program & Application
*Students will get 2 units for the mandatory weekly seminar, and up to 3 units from their respective internships, depending on how much time/work they can allocate.
Fall 2023-Spring 2024
Job Description: Undergraduate intern (part time/non-paid)
Position Overview/Goals: Become an Art, Design & Architecture Museum intern. Help sustain the artistic vibrancy of our campus community while on your way to exploring a career in art history, museum studies, and/or community development.
Background: In 2012, the AD&A Museum initiated a dynamic undergraduate internship program in order to fulfill its goal of engaging with members of our campus community and the greater Santa Barbara area. The Museum has since partnered with various institutions promoting access to education, arts, and culture in Santa Barbara (Local artist studios and architecture offices, Santa Barbara Museum of Art), to provide interns with a wide range of learning opportunities that contribute to their academic and professional development. Moreover, interns can also work on campus (for instance, in UCSB’s Special Research Collection) within the various sectors of the AD&A Museum – Curatorial, Registration and Collections Management, Communications and Programming, and in the Architecture and Design Collection.
Requirements: The AD&A Museum Internship Seminar (ARTHI192A/B) is a requirement of the Internship Program. This course aims to lay the theoretical and practical foundation for the pursuit of future work and studies in museums through class assignments and discussions, guest lectures, field trips, and outreach initiatives. Interns must thus attend the weekly classes and fulfill the seminar tasks, in addition to participating in museum events and conducting their individual internships. Interns are required to commit to the Program for the full school year. This position requires someone who is personable, collaborative, well-organized, accountable, and enthusiastic. Priority will be given to applicants who express an interest in the visual arts, cultural research, and educational outreach, as well as those with a cumulative GPA of 3.0+.
All majors are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities:
• Meet weekly with your supervisor
• Conduct internship activities as assigned by supervisor
• Attend weekly seminar (ARTHI 192 A/B) and complete its assignments
• Participate in evening and weekend museum events
• Lead docent tours upon request
Internship Benefits:
- Professional training/experience working in a collecting museum setting
- Involvement in the visual arts and community outreach
- Development of research, writing, communication, and networking skills
- Academic credit towards your degree
Hours: 3 units minimum for whole academic year with a range of 3-12 hours per week, depending on credit earned agreement (1 unit = 3 hours per week).
Duration: Interns must commit to the program for the full academic year.
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Please submit a one-page cover letter addressing the following questions:
- Why do you want to intern at the AD&A Museum?
- How would an internship fit into your long-term goals?
- How would you contribute to the success and atmosphere of the AD&A Museum?
- What background and/or interests do you have relating to the art and/or museums?
Please check all skills that pertain to you. Feel free to elaborate in your cover letter.
Basic Photoshop
Advanced Photoshop
Social Media
Publicity
Computer Skills
Photography / digital imaging
Videography
Cataloging / inventorying
Handling art / lifting
Installation
Filing / data entry
Detail-oriented
Mount-making
Research
Writing
Organization
Public speaking
Presenting
Networking
Teaching
Leading museum tours
Design / engineering
Construction / repairs
Lighting
Self-motivation
Professionalism / punctuality
Please list any additional skills or comments you have regarding this section:
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The AD&A Museum Undergraduate Internship Program offers a wide array of positions, in various Museum sectors, and cultural and educational institutional in Santa Barbara. Rate available positions from 1 to 10 (1 being your first choice). Please check if the minimum number of hours for a given position is compatible with your schedule or number of units desired.
( ) AD&A Museum Registrar Intern (minimum 3 hours/week): Under supervision of the Collections Manager & Registrar, the intern(s) will assist in cataloging and uploading information and images of the Fine Arts collection onto the AD&A Museum website. Since we are a very small staff, interns can gain valuable experience interacting with and handling all types of collection objects. Sensitive information associated with collection items (such as values of artwork) requires discretion. Preferred skills/experience: Adobe Photoshop; cataloging/inventory; art handling. Ideal applicants are detail-oriented, punctual, organized, and self-motivated. Cell phone use is limited during internship hours.
( ) AD&A Museum Communications Intern (minimum 3 hours/week): Communications Interns will assist the museum’s communications team to create dynamic advertising and programming (events, workshops, etc) that help the museum meet its mission of “stimulating research and support artistic practice through the Art, Design & Architecture Museum’s collections.” This includes managing the museum’s various social media networks and other online accounts, designing graphic materials (flyers), developing the periodical newsletter, updating the word-press blog, reaching out to relevant organizations and communities to engage them in our programming, and collecting opinions and data from our audience to better serve their needs. Responsibilities will vary week to week, depending on the events calendar. Interns will provide their own unique ideas and experiences to develop the museum’s image and presence both on and off campus.
( ) Architecture and Design Collection Curatorial Intern (minimum 6 hours/week): Are you curious about how to organize an exhibition? Do you have an interest in architecture and design? Would you like to join a creative team and environment? The intern in this position will work alongside the curator of the Architecture and Design Collection supporting the tasks associated with organizing exhibitions. These tasks include researching the collection, creating checklists, scanning documents, drafting prospectuses, reports, presentations, bibliographies, and emails, as well as participating in meetings with architects, designers, and creative minds.
Attention to detail, and familiarity with Microsoft and Adobe Suites is strongly preferred.
( ) AD&A Museum Education Intern (minimum 3 hours/week): The Education team collaborates with curators, artists, and staff, to produce educational materials for, and plan and execute outreach events relating to, upcoming and current AD&A Museum exhibitions. Interns will exercise their writing, project management, communication, and teaching abilities; learn to plan and lead museum tours for the university and local communities; interact with different art and museum professionals; and promote art appreciation with various target audiences. Requirements: weekly 1.5-hour meeting with Education Coordinator to study and discuss museum practices, pedagogy, and outreach, and to create weekly workplan. Preferred skills/experience: Microsoft suite; public speaking; graphic design software; museum education/tours.
( ) Local Artist Intern (minimum 3 hours/week): Organize, document, and catalogue completed artwork while learning of the historical trajectory an artist’s work takes from one period to another. Assist the artist with their promotional material (Instagram posts, short videos, printing visual materials) as well as research possible venues and exhibits that support the artist and their goals. Assist in exhibition preparation, including making lists of work to be shown, writing descriptions, contacting curators, preparing visual materials. This opportunity allows an intern to create a relationship with a practicing artist and see behind the scenes how artists work and take care of their completed art. Internship takes place off the UCSB campus at the studio of the artist in downtown Santa Barbara, which is accessible by personal car or bus stop immediately in front of the studio.
( ) Artist Studio Archival Intern (minimum 6 hours/week): Organize, photograph, scan, and catalog the paintings, drawings, slides, and exhibition files of artist Pamela Benham. Must be detail oriented and accurate, dependable, and work independently. Intern will enter data into Microsoft Office computer programs, edit images in Adobe Photoshop, and handle fragile materials with care. Ideal applicant enjoys creating order and seeing long-term projects progress. The studio is located in Goleta and accessible by bus, although driving may be preferred.
( ) Architect Office Archival Intern (minimum 6 hours/week): Organize, photograph, scan, and catalog the drawings, slides, and project files of the architect Gil Garcia. Must be detail oriented and accurate, dependable, and work independently. Intern will enter data into Microsoft Office software, edit images in Adobe Photoshop, and handle fragile materials with care. Ideal applicant enjoys creating order and seeing long-term projects progress. The studio is located downtown Santa Barbara and is accessible by bus, although driving may be preferred.
( ) Private Collection Archival Intern (minimum 6 hours/week): Research, photograph and catalog a large collection of Mexican prints. Must be detail oriented and accurate, dependable, and work independently. Intern will enter data into Microsoft Office software or similar, edit images in Adobe Photoshop, and handle fragile materials with care. Ideal applicant enjoys creating order and seeing long-term projects progress. During its first stages, this project may entail working between a private residence downtown Santa Barbara, serviced by bus, and the AD&A Museum.
( ) Santa Barbara Museum of Art – Education Intern (minimum 6 hours/week): Work downtown at Santa Barbara Museum of Art as student gallery guides, connecting 6-12th grade students to the exhibitions, collections, and mission of the Museum. Given in-depth access to special exhibitions, permanent collections, and mandatory training workshops. Guides lead an average of 3 to 6 gallery conversations per month and engage in special projects including assisting on Sunday or Thursday evening family and community programs on an as-need basis. Must be available Fridays from 11-1pm. Summer training and additional trainings two half-days per quarter.
( ) Santa Barbara Museum of Art – Collections Management/Registration Intern (minimum 4 hours/week): The Collections Management internship at Santa Barbara Museum of Art includes experience with object files, condition reports, art handling, database training, and shadowing art movement. Working with the Registrars at SBMA will provide important skills to take with you into a career in arts administration, Registration, Collections Management, or art handling. Light physical labor involved in some projects. Minimum 4 hours a week and maximum 8, preferably performed one day a week. We would prefer an intern who is focused on a Collections Management/Registration career path.
Is this internship fulfilling a requirement for your degree? ***
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*** A maximum of 4 letter-graded units may be applied to any major/minor offered by the History of Art and Architecture
How did you hear about this internship?
Your application packet should include:
- This application form
- Resumé
- 1-page cover letter
- List of references
- At least one letter of recommendation
Please submit your application by Friday, May 26, 2023, via email to: leticiacobralima@ucsb.edu
or submit all materials in one envelop in my mailbox in the History of Art and Architecture office located in the Arts Building. Address it to:
Leticia Cobra Lima
Art, Design & Architecture Museum UCSB
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