Save Venice Foundation – Wellesley Internshps in Europe (Italy) December 5, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in Europe, Italy, Juniors, Summer 2009, Wellesley in Europe, architecture, art, history, preservation, sophomores.comments closed
Save Venice Inc. is an American non-profit organization that sponsors the restoration of art and architecture in Venice, Italy. Based in New York with chapters in Boston and California, Save Venice has raised over twenty million dollars to restore hundreds of works of art since it was founded in 1967. Projects have included the complete restoration of the 15th-century church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, and the conservation of the early 16th-century façade of the Scuola Grande di San Marco as well as paintings by Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese. Save Venice’s current major project is the restoration of the 16th-century decorative cycle by Paolo Veronese in the church of San Sebastiano Restoration projects are selected in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Culture through the Superintendencies of Monuments, Fine Arts, and State Museums of Venice.
Internship Description:
Interns assist in Save Venice’s daily activities. They participate in site visits to restoration worksites and conservation laboratories and assist in researching current and future restoration projects as well as preparing information for Save Venice’s website and publications. A specific project will involve updating Save Venice’s digital photo archive and Save Venice’s database of information pertaining to our conservation projects. Interns spend time outside of the office visiting former restoration projects throughout Venice and compiling conditions reports of the artworks’ current status for the Save Venice database.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Background in Art History, Italian History, or Historic Preservation Students must have knowledge of Italian |
Personality: Independent Self starter
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Nippon Keidanren – LUCE Program (Tokyo, Japan) November 18, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in Asian studies, Japan, Japanese, Juniors, Luce, Summer 2009, Tokyo, business, economics, history, language skillls, research, sophomores, writing.comments closed
Organization Description:
Nippon Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) is a comprehensive economic organization born in May 2002 by amalgamation of Keidanren (Japan Federation of Economic Organizations) and Nikkeiren (Japan Federation of Employers’ Associations). Its membership of 1,662 is comprised of 1,343 companies, 130 industrial associations, and 47 regional economic organizations (as of June 22, 2007).
The mission of Nippon Keidanren is to accelerate growth of Japan’s and world economy and to strengthen the corporations to create additional value to transform Japanese economy into one that is sustainable and driven by the private sector.
Nippon Keidanren establishes timely consensus and works towards the resolution of a variety of issues concerning Japanese business community, including economic, industrial, social, and labor. Nippon Keidanren communicates with its stakeholders including political leaders, administrators, labor unions, and citizens at large, urging its members to adhere to Charter for Corporate Behavior and Global Environment Charter, in order to recover public confidence in businesses. It also attempts to resolve international problems and to deepen economic relations with other countries through policy dialogue with governments, business groups and concerned international organizations.
Internship Description:
Nippon Keidanren wishes the intern will gain basic understanding of the issues which Japan’s economy and business communities are facing now during the internship. The intern will undertake summer-long research in an area of her own interest with minimum advice from a mentor. Assignments are not given, but what she tries to find for herself. She will be expected to write and present a research paper at the end of the internship.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Interest in Japan, or its economy, business community, politics, history, culture or whatever she likes is a prerequisite. Intermediate level of fluency in spoken Japanese is an advantage, but not a requirement. |
Personality: Independently motivated Responsible Courteous Flexible |
High Museum of Art – American Cities Program (Atlanta) November 17, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in American Cities Program, Atlanta, Juniors, Summer 2009, art, history, museum, research, sophomores, technology, writing.comments closed
High Museum of Art/Atlanta- Founded in 1905, the High Museum of Art is the leading art museum in the Southeastern United States. Located in Atlanta’s Midtown arts and business district, the High has over 11,000 works of art in its permanent collection. The museum has an extensive anthology of 19th- and 20th-century American art; significant holdings of European paintings and decorative art; a growing collection of African American art; and burgeoning collections of modern and contemporary art, photography and African art. In 2005, the High Museum unveiled its expanded facilities to the public, more than doubling its size with three new building designed by architect, Renzo Piano.
Internship Description:
Our Summer Internship Program is offered for eight weeks during June and July, and is open to qualified, currently enrolled undergraduate students. This particular intern will work exclusively within the Education Department’s Museum Interpretation team. The intern will work on our major Fall exhibition, Leonardo da Vinci and the Art of Sculpture – assisting with label writing, audio tour, web work, and the interpretive technology elements.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Solid computer skills (internet research, database, Microsoft Office) Strong independent research skills Good analytical skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Art History and History majors are encouraged to apply |
Personality: Detail oriented Self starter Ability to work independently and on task |
Judah L. Magnes Museum – American Cities Program (San Francisco) November 14, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in American Cities Program, English, Juniors, San Francisco, Summer 2009, art, history, museum, sophomores, technology.comments closed
The Magnes is a museum of art and history focused on the Jewish experience. The Museum demonstrates a commitment to both tradition and experimentation through wide-ranging collections, original exhibitions, provocative programs, and research facilities, including the largest history center relating to the Jews in the American West. The Magnes is a place of discovery for Jews and the community at large, and contributes to international scholarship and culture
Major priorities in 2009 at the Magnes are to build membership, increase visibility, and develop broad-based community interest that will support the museum’s planned move to a new facility in downtown Berkeley. The Wellesley intern will have the opportunity to work with an experienced and enthusiastic team of museum professionals, supporting the museum’s mission and objectives at this exciting time as the Magnes plans its expansion into its new location in the burgeoning Downtown Berkeley Art & Theater District. The museum’s planned expansion will give the museum additional space for exhibitions and educational programming.
Quick Stats:
- Founded in 1962 to explore depth, vitality and complexity of Jewish life and culture
- Presents important exhibitions that draw on its rich collections of fine arts and ceremonial objects
- Holds Archives of Western Jewish History Center and Blumenthal Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Presents innovative educational programs, special exhibitions and publication to engage in significant issues in contemporary life
- Promotes public dialogue and scholarship
- Encourages understanding of the Jewish past for the present and future generations
Internship Description:
A summer internship is available to a qualified undergraduate student to work with the development and marketing team. The intern is expected to work approximately 35 hours per week under the supervision of the Director of Development and Marketing.
Responsibilities include:
- Drafting news releases, web announcements, calendar listings, etc.
- Developing public outreach strategy for exhibitions and programs
- Managing website and Facebook content and updates
- Assisting with membership appeals and acknowledgements
- Coordination of membership events and public programs
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Current Sophmore & Juniors Art history, English, or Journalism majors preferred. Excellent writing and communication skills Knowledge of Quark of graphic design experience helpful |
Personality: Flexible Ability to work independently |
The Georgia Trust for Preservation – American Cities Program (Atlanta) November 10, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in American Cities Program, Atlanta, Juniors, Summer 2009, architecture, communication, development, education, event management, history, interior design, museum, preservation, research, sophomores.comments closed
The Mission of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is to promote an appreciation of Georgia’s diverse historic resources and provide for their protection and use to preserve, enhance and revitalize Georgia’s communities.
The Vision of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is for Georgians to understand and appreciate the irreplaceable value of historic buildings and places and their relevance to modern life. We envision Georgians who promote careful stewardship and active use of these diverse resources and recognize the economic and social benefits of preservation. We envision communities where new development complements and reinforces thriving downtowns and historic neighborhoods, contributing to a healthy and enriched humane environment.
Internship Description:
Communications
Position: Communications/Marketing/Public Relations
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include writing press materials and newsletter articles, media relations, building and maintaining media lists, organizing news clips and office files, and other assorted communications projects.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Interest in history and historic preservation Excellent writing skills Familiarity with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Excellent skills in communication, organization and event/public programming planning. Graphic design skills a plus.
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Personality: Detail oriented . Organized, detail-oriented, bright, cheerful, flexible, self-motivated, dependable Good communication and people skills |
The Field Museum – American Cities Program (Chicago) November 7, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in American Cities Program, Chicago, Juniors, Summer 2009, anthropology, archaeology, classics, economics, education, history, museum, nonprofit, psychology, research, sophomores, writing.comments closed
From the Field Museum Web site: the museum was founded to house the biological and anthropological collections assembled for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893. These objects form the core of the Museum’s collections which have grown through world-wide expeditions, exchange, purchase, and gifts to more than twenty million specimens. The collections form the foundation of the Museum’s exhibition, research and education programs, which are further informed by a world-class natural history library of more than 250,000 volumes.
This year the Exhibitions Department is hosting two Wellesley interns. One will be assigned to the Traveling Exhibitions Department and the other will be working in Development.
EXHIBITION DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
The Field Museum’s Exhibitions department is comprised of small sub sects of individuals who design, develop, and produce the content and material aspects of all Museum exhibitions. In addition to implementing a large slate of temporary exhibitions each year, exhibition teams are currently working on major renovations to several permanent galleries as well. Each team includes at least one graphic designer, exhibit designer, content developer, production supervisor, and project manager. These members work in congress up to three years in advance of an exhibition to create the look and feel of the exhibition, as well as the educational messages the Museum wants to convey. Exhibitions are chosen and developed based on the mission of helping visitors explore the Earth and its people, and can vary in size and scope from a small exhibit of photographs on Arctic wildlife to a large collection of Egyptian art throughout the ages.
In addition to assisting with day-to-day content research and project management tasks, the internship will be designed so that the intern will receive a more intensive introduction into the area of audience research as it relates to exhibit development.
The intern will work with teams of museum professionals as they plan, develop, design and conduct audience research leading to the implementation, production, or post-opening evaluation of a number of major exhibitions. The intern will have the chance to gain a variety of general experiences in these areas by becoming a member of an Exhibit Development Team. A significant portion of the intern’s duties will focus on conduction and analyzing audience research. This research serves as the fundamental basis of the exhibit development process.
Other duties may include: attending meetings and strategy sessions relating to the development and design of selected exhibitions, assisting in developing, questionnaires and implementation strategies for audience research projects, assisting in writing reports on data gathered from interviewing museum visitors.
The intern will be mentored by Shelley Gustavson, Exhibition Developer and Evaluation Coordinator. Shelley Gustavson, née Ulrich, first joined The Field Museum as a volunteer intern in the Museum’s Exhibition Department in 1998. Shortly thereafter she was hired on as an Assistant Exhibition Developer, later being promoted to Exhibition Developer, Lead Exhibition Developer, and now as an Exhibition Developer, Evaluation Coordinator oversees all front-end, formative, and summative evaluation work for the Department. In addition, she collaborates with the Departments of Guest Relations and Museum Enterprises to ensure Exhibitions is apprised of all Museum-wide audience research initiatives.
During her time at The Field, she has been responsible for helping to shape the visitor experience for exhibitions such as Origins (human evolution), The Tibetan Art of Healing, Chocolate, Day of the Dead, Cochiti, The Ancient Americas, as well as an upcoming exhibit on mammoths. During her career, Gustavson has worked as a theatrical production manager and educator. Her education includes an honors Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Chicago (1998).
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Current Sophmore & Juniors History, anthropology, art history, archaeology, art, classics, psychology, economics, and education majors are encouraged to apply. All skill sets that can apply to museum work: research, writing, creative brainstorming, interaction with the public, market research, etc. |
Personality: Self-starter with solid computer skills (Internet research, database, Microsoft Office) Detail-oriented person Excellent communication skills
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection – Europe Internships (Italy) November 4, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in Italy, Juniors, Summer 2009, art, communication, history, museum, sophomores.comments closed
ORIGINS
What began in 1980 as an invitation to young people to assist operations in the early days of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection has developed into a competitive international internship program, involving the operation of Italy’s foremost modern art museum. It is the first and the only program of its kind in Italy. The work-study program offers an experience as unique and wide-ranging as the museum itself. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection, endowed with art of the full high Modernist spectrum, is situated in Venice. For young people interested in the arts, a Peggy Guggenheim Collection internship is an opportunity to profit from in-depth exposure to modern masterpieces and from involvement in Venice’s premier cultural environment simultaneously.
GROWTH
The steady expansion of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection from1980 to today parallels a comparable growth in the internship program. The number of students has increased from 6 to as many as 30 students per month. In 2007, of approximately 1,200 applicants, 161 were successful from 35 different countries. The program is organized by the Officer for Education, together with two former interns who are selected to return for a period of approximately 6 months to manage the daily and weekly activities of the group.
THE COLLECTION
In addition to Peggy Guggenheim’s collection of the classical avant-garde, the museum also presents on permanent display masterpieces from the Gianni Mattioli Collection (Futurism, Modigliani, Morandi) and modern sculpture from the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection. The permanent collection is integrated by temporary exhibitions.
Internship Description:
Interns assist in the daily operation of the museum four days a week. They prepare galleries prior to opening, guard the rooms, answer questions from the public, sell tickets and catalogues, and close the museum at the end of the day. Interns are assigned to help staff in the offices (administration, public affairs, press, library, publications, registrar research, retail operations). They also act as docents. In particular they may be involved in presentations to visitors and in KIDS’ DAY—guided visits and workshops on Sundays for junior members of the visiting public.
These tasks involve considerable daily responsibility. Part of the experience is, therefore, work of a varied nature. In addition, through its ownership of the US Pavilion, the museum has direct involvement with the US presentation at the Venice Biennale. Consequently, interns may have the privilege of assisting in the world’s oldest international contemporary art event. Several times a week interns meet for discussions and seminars on art historical or museological issues. These seminars are conducted by the interns themselves as well as by staff members or visiting professionals. Speakers in 2007 have included curators Paola Mola and Fabio Vittucci (Medardo Rosso exhibition); Associate Curator Luca Massimo Barbero, and respected art historian Robert Hewison. Museum staff speaks regularly to the interns about their role in the museum and upcoming projects. Visits in and outside Venice are planned twice a month to allow interns to view exhibitions and cultural and historical sites in various Italian cities. Interns have the exclusive use of the museum’s library of modern and contemporary art and enjoy enough free time to study privately, attend language courses and lectures, and take trips around Venice and elsewhere in Italy.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Background in Art History, who are trained in and express a desire to pursue a career in the arts—whether applied art, art history, teaching, gallery or auction professions, museum administration or curatorship. Students must have knowledge of Italian.
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Personality: Independent Outgoing Creative
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Judah L. Magnes Museum: American Cities Program – San Francisco December 2, 2007
Posted by cwslibrary in American Cities Program, English, Juniors, San Francisco, Summer 2008, art, history, journalism, technology.comments closed
Judah L. Magnes Museum
American Cities Program – San Francisco
The Magnes is a museum of art and history focused on the Jewish experience. The Museum demonstrates a commitment to both tradition and experimentation through wide-ranging collections, original exhibitions, provocative programs, and research facilities, including the largest history center relating to the Jews in the American West. The Magnes is a place of discovery for Jews and the community at large, and contributes to international scholarship and culture.
Major priorities in 2008 at the Magnes are to build membership, increase visibility, and develop broad-based community interest that will support the museum’s planned move to a new facility in downtown Berkeley. The Wellesley intern will have the opportunity to work with an experienced and enthusiastic team of museum professionals, supporting the museum’s mission and objectives at this exciting time as the Magnes plans its expansion into its new location in the burgeoning Downtown Berkeley Art & Theater District. The museum’s planned expansion will give the museum additional space for exhibitions and educational programming.
Quick Stats:
Founded in 1962 to explore depth, vitality and complexity of Jewish life and culture
Presents important exhibitions that draw on its rich collections of fine arts and ceremonial objects
Holds Archives of Western Jewish History Center and Blumenthal Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Presents innovative educational programs, special exhibitions and publication to engage in significant issues in contemporary life
Promotes public dialogue and scholarship
Encourages understanding of the Jewish past for the present and future generations
Internship Description:
A summer internship is available to a qualified undergraduate student to work with the development and marketing team. The intern is expected to work approximately 35 hours per week under the supervision of both the Director of Development and Marketing and the Press Relations and Marketing Coordinator.
Responsibilities include:
Drafting news releases, web announcements, calendar listings, etc.
Developing public outreach strategy for exhibitions and programs
Managing website content and updates
Special projects
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Current Juniors Art history, English, or journalism majors preferred. Excellent writing and communication skills Knowledge of Quark of graphic design experience helpful |
Personality: Flexible Ability to work independently |
High Museum of Art: American Cities Program – Atlanta December 2, 2007
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High Museum of Art
American Cities Program – Atlanta
High Museum of Art/Atlanta- Founded in 1905, the High Museum of Art is the leading art museum in the Southeastern United States. Located in Atlanta’s Midtown arts and business district, the High has over 11,000 works of art in its permanent collection. The museum has an extensive anthology of 19th- and 20th-century American art; significant holdings of European paintings and decorative art; a growing collection of African American art; and burgeoning collections of modern and contemporary art, photography and African art. In 2005, the High Museum unveiled its expanded facilities to the public, more than doubling its size with three new building designed by architect, Renzo Piano.
Internship Description:
Our Summer Internship Program is offered for eight weeks during June and July, and is open to qualified, currently enrolled undergraduate students. This particular intern will work exclusively within the Education department’s Museum Interpretation team. The intern will work on both the Louvre Atlanta Year 3 and The First Emperor: China’s Terracotta Army exhibitions – assisting with label writing, web work and the Louvre Atlanta Year 3 interpretation technology piece.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Solid computer skills (internet research, database, Microsoft Office) Strong independent research skills Good analytical skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Art History and History majors are encouraged to apply |
Personality: Detail oriented Self starter Ability to work independently and on task |
The Georgia Trust for Preservation: American Cities Program – Atlanta November 21, 2007
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The Georgia Trust for Preservation
American Cities Program – Atlanta
From The Georgia Trust’s Web site:
The Mission of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is to promote an appreciation of Georgia’s diverse historic resources and provide for their protection and use to preserve, enhance and revitalize Georgia’s communities.The Vision of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is for Georgians to understand and appreciate the irreplaceable value of historic buildings and places and their relevance to modern life. We envision Georgians who promote careful stewardship and active use of these diverse resources and recognize the economic and social benefits of preservation. We envision communities where new development complements and reinforces thriving downtowns and historic neighborhoods, contributing to a healthy and enriched humane environment.
Internship Description:
Preservation
Position: Historic Preservation Research and Administration
Responsibilities: Assist in 1) developing new procedures for historic house museums such as furnishings plans; or 2) assisting with research and training heritage tourism product.
Position: Preservation Awards
Responsibilities: The Georgia Trust awards exemplary preservation projects and practitioners on an annual basis. Awards are presented at State Preservation Conference and Georgia Trust Annual Meeting. Intern will assist in awards committee recommendation process and awards ceremony preparation and execution.
Development
Position: The Georgia Trust Special Events Intern
Responsibilities: Assist with various special event duties, including preparing and mailing information packets and letters, entering data into Raiser’s Edge software and processing event revenue.
House Museum
Position: Grant-funded field trips, Rhodes Hall
Responsibilities: Coordinate and facilitate field trips for Atlanta Public Schools. Includes some public speaking and program development. Position: Special Events, Rhodes Hall
Responsbilities: Assist in planning, scheduling, monitoring and evaluating one of the annual special events or a new one that relates to the mission of the house and organization
Position: Volunteer Program, Rhodes Hall
Responsibilities: Help recruit, coordinate, train, and schedule volunteers to serve as docents at Rhodes Hall.
Position: Landscape Interpretive Exhibition, Hay House
Responsibilities: Hay House has gardens that were initially established in 1859 with revisions up through 1977. The gardens have been researched by Jager and Company and their research is documented in the Landscape Report filed in 1987. One core document on the plan is the 1927 plan by Hoffman & Company of Atlanta which shows plans for the existing formal garden behind the house. The intern on this project will review the existing research and make recommendations for a 6 panel exhibition of text and illustrations that will allow visitors to discover how the building and grounds evolved from 1859 through the present day.
Position: Large Collections Storage, Hay House
Responsibilities: Through an IMLS grant, the house has established a design forcollections storage in one of their period rooms on the third floor of the house.The intern will review literature, pick out shelving and assist/coordinate the assembly of the storage system.
Education Position: Heritage Education
Responsibilities: Organizing documents and materials for local resource kits for classroom teachers. Help with teacher training workshops.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Current Juniors Depending on the positions mentioned above: |
Personality: Be comfortable with children and adults and have a love for education Detail oriented Organized, detail-oriented, bright, cheerful, flexible, self-motivated, dependable Good communication and people skills |
