Internships at Burlington City Arts

BCA Center Curatorial Assistant Internship 
Summer 2019 & Fall 2019

Seeking a curatorial intern to support general curatorial department tasks including: de-installation and exhibit support of four spring exhibitions including Rebecca Weisman’s Skin Ego, Barbara Zucker’s Adorned, and Imperfect Societies; exhibition support and installation assistance for Sarah Amos: Cloak of Stars and Alisa Dworksy & Bill Ferehawk’s Job Site; research for upcoming fall 2019 and spring 2020 exhibitions; support with exhibition-based public programs including artists talks and events; and assistance with coordinating checklists, artist correspondence, and general research. The internship provides practical experience in a dynamic museum setting that prepares interns for a curatorial assistant position. Internship begins June 4, 2019, and requires a regular schedule of 10 – 12  hours/week for 12 weeks, and is open to university students or recent graduates with an interest in contemporary art. Please submit a resume and brief statement of interest to Heather Ferrell, Curator and Director of Exhibitions, BCA – Burlington City Arts, 135 Church St., Burlington, VT 05401: hferrell@burlingtoncityarts.org or phone 802.777.3588. Positions fill quickly - Applications are considered as they are submitted, and upon interview. Click here to view the job description.

BCA Center Education Internship 
Summer 2019 & Fall 2019

Seeking a gallery education intern for Summer and Fall, 2019. Assist the Coordinator of Gallery Education and Programs with the development and execution of gallery education programs at the BCA Center. Assist with research of artists and exhibitions, the development of exhibition interpretive learning materials and activities, and group visits. Assist gallery educators with group tours in the galleries and art making studio, including program prep, clean-up, and evaluations. The internship will provide the student with practical experience teaching and developing curriculum in the art center or museum setting.

Summer 2019 internship begins June 3, 2019, and Fall 2019 internship begins September 2, 2019. Each internship requires a regular schedule of 10-12 hours/week for 12 weeks. Open to university students or recent graduates with an interest in contemporary art and education. Art Education and Museum Studies majors strongly desired. Please submit a resume and brief statement of interest to Melinda Johns, Coordinator of Gallery Education and Programs, BCA – Burlington City Arts, 135 Church St., Burlington, VT 05401: mjohns@burlingtoncityarts.org or phone 802.865.7551. Positions fill quickly - Applications are considered as they are submitted, and upon interview. Click here to view the summer internship description. Click here to view the fall internship description. 

Communications Internship 
Summer 2019 & Fall 2019

This position allows motivated students to creatively use both traditional and digital media. Open to all students, but ideal for someone interested in communications, marketing, or the arts. The internship will focus on one of City Arts’ primary programs–education, exhibitions or special events. This will be determined by the student’s interest and greatest need. Activities could include: research; writing; planning; refining and enacting marketing communications plan, strategies, and tactics for targeted audiences; video; photography; event planning, web content; social media; content marketing; digital branding; measurement; reporting; application work; game/contest creation; media list building, and interactive/engagement solutions. The internship is open to university students or recent graduates. Submit a resume and brief statement of interest to Andrew Krebbs, Communications Director, at akrebbs@burlingtoncityarts.org. Click here to view the description.