Pence Gallery Undergraduate Internship

In this 6-month course, limited to four students per session, the intern will become proficient in all aspects of gallery management. For the first 8 weeks, each intern must attend a one-hour per week seminar. In addition to the seminar, and continuing for the next four months, the intern must commit to 4 volunteer hours per week. Included in the course is:

ADMINISTRATION

• The art of business letters and correspondence
• Phone greetings and etiquette
• Insurance
• Creating a budget
• Volunteers
• Grant writing
• Sponsors and fundraising

MARKETING

• Advertising
• Creating websites
• Community outreach
• Announcement/brochure design
• Press releases

CURATORIAL STUDIES

• Creating a theme/exhibit
• Registration
• Educational programs
• Exhibition design & installation
• Artist selection process
• Setting the exhibition calendar

Requirements: Junior/Senior standing with major in Art or Art History

To apply: Interested college students should apply by sending a letter detailing interest in goals for the internship, a current printout of UCD transcripts, and a resume to: Natalie Nelson, Pence Gallery Director, 212 D Street, Davis, CA 95616. The deadline for applying is Sept. 30, although shorter terms internships are considered. The course begins every October and continues through April. Internships qualify for University credit.

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