Wattis Internships

A Wattis Institute internship represents a unique opportunity to experience a contemporary arts institution firsthand.

Working directly with the curatorial team on implementing the institute's exhibition program, interns are involved in a wide range of tasks, from the initial artist research to helping with the opening reception. Tasks vary from project to project and depend on the stage of each exhibition.

Time Period

There is no set application deadline for an internship, and inquiries are welcome throughout the year. However, we offer internships roughly coinciding with each academic term (January to May and September to December) and over the summer (June through August).

The internships are designed to cover a three-month period, with a minimum commitment of three days per week.

Requirements

Applicants must have a good understanding of art history and, preferably, be enrolled or have graduated from an art historical, visual arts, or curatorial degree program.

Applicants need to be flexible, willing to take on a range of tasks and actively participate in the institute's day-to-day activities. Projects are assigned according to the institute's changing needs and the skills and interests of each intern.

Basic computing skills (Mac OS, Word, Excel, and email) are required.

Academic Credit

This is an unpaid internship and no stipends are available, although academic credit may be available. Please contact Sue Ellen Stone at 415.551.9202 or sstone@cca.edu for more information.

Application

To apply for an internship, please send a resume with a cover letter to Sue Ellen Stone at sstone@cca.edu or CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts, California College of the Arts, 1111 Eighth Street, San Francisco CA 94107.

www.wattis.org/about/internships.php