Job

Denver Art Museum

Curatorial Internship - Department of Architecture, Design & Graphics

Type of work: Internship
Location: Denver, Colorado
Company URL: http://www.denverartmuseum.org/get_involved/jobOpportunities#208808
Date Posted: July 13th, 2011
Description:

Position Purpose

* The purpose of this internship is to contribute to the curatorial department and gain practical hands-on knowledge of the Architecture, Design & Graphics department within the Denver Art Museum, a non-profit institution.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

* Engage in directed research on recent and potential acquisitions for the permanent collection
* Conduct research on current and upcoming exhibitions and programs
* Upkeep of the archive files, collection database, and departmental library
* Assist with special projects such as writing didactic materials as needed
* Address a wide range of issues related to the department

Job Qualifications

* Strong interest in design and/or curatorial practice
* Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
* Be able to work independently, thoroughly and with attention to detail
* Must have familiarity with academic research sites, such as JSTOR and Avery
* Familiarity with architecture and/or art historical works and terminology
* Comfort using university and public libraries
* Some graduate school experience preferred

Additional Information

This is a part-time internship with no compensation. It requires a 16 hr/week commitment until the end of 2011 (December 31st).

How to apply:

Applicants must submit the following materials: resume; cover letter; written references (one personal/professional and one academic); a 150-200 word writing sample on a design or architectural related topic. Materials must be received in one complete package. Send to: Intern Program Curatorial AD & G, Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, CO 80204. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, September 2, 2011.