PAID! Museum of Arts and Design. DUE: APRIL 23, 2013

PAID INTERNSHIP
Museum of Arts and Design
http://madmuseum.org/learn/artslife
Deadline is April 23, 2013.
Apply online.
Gain practical work and leadership experience this summer in an art museum. Artslife is a paid summer program for high school students built around three related elements: museum studies, the design process, and leadership workshops. During the summer, interns will:

• Consult with museum staff on collaborative projects
• Investigate museum exhibitions and have in-depth conversations with museum staff
• Create education resources for visitors
• Visit professional design studios and meet professional artists
• Participate in weekly design workshops
• Develop communication strategies and achieve personal/professional goals
• Lead the internship group on offsite trips

As a summer-long project, participants are responsible for conceiving, developing and implementing a design project related to their internship experience. These projects are presented to museum staff, family and friends at a final celebration.

Artslife is a seven week program.
Dates
July 9 - August 23, 2013
Tuesdays – Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Apply to Artslife

The deadline for Applications to Artslife is April 23, 2013 at 5:00 pm.
Applicants for Artslife should be:

• Interested in learning about museums, art, and the non-profit sector
• Enthusiastic and responsible
• High school students who are currently Sophomores and Juniors
• Residents of one of the 5 boroughs of New York City

Applicants need not be planning a career in museum work or art. Internships will be awarded to students based upon their interests, abilities and potential to benefit from the experience.

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