Internship - SAR
The School for Advanced Research, Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) in Santa Fe, New Mexico offers two nine-month internships (September 1-May 31) to individuals who are recent college graduates, current graduate students, or junior museum professionals interested in furthering their professional museum experience and enhancing their intellectual capacity for contributing to the expanding field and discourse of museum studies. The internships include a $2,200 monthly stipend, housing, book allowance, travel to one professional conference, and reimbursable travel to and from SAR. One internship is open to an indigenous individual from the U.S. or Canada, and one internship is open to any U.S. or Canadian citizen meeting the application requirements.
Established in 1978, the IARC houses a collection of more than 12,000 items of Native art of the Southwest. The collection includes pottery, jewelry, textiles, works on paper and canvas, basketry, wood carvings, and drums. IARC supports research and scholarship in Native studies, art history, and creative expression. IARC accomplishes this by providing opportunities for artists to engage in uninterrupted creativity through artist fellowships; fostering dialogue among artists, researchers, scholars, and community members through special seminars and programs; nurturing future arts and museums professionals through experiential training; and promoting study and exploration of the IARC collection of Native arts.
The interns will devote their time to working on IARC educational programming, research and writing activities, and collections management and registration. Other requirements include presenting a research paper at the SAR Colloquium Series; attending a professional conference; assisting with IARC seminars, symposia, and collection tours; and working on outreach initiatives to local Native communities. Interns will also participate in interviews, photo sessions, video recordings, and exit interviews to document their experience. During the internships, the Anne Ray Resident Scholar provides mentorship and academic support to the interns.
Applications must be received by March 1, 2012.
Internship - SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market
SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market is currently accepting applications for two paid 2012 internship positions.
The successful applicants are part of the vibrant team that plans and produces the renowned Santa Fe Indian Market that brings 1000 artists and 100,000 curators, collectors, scholars, and appreciators together each August.
The internships will provide a unique perspective on Native American art, cultural preservation, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. It will offer individuals the opportunity to gain expertise and will prepare them for employment in the cultural, nonprofit sector.
SWAIA Interns may assist with artists, development and membership, programming, event coordination, marketing (including website updates and social media), and special projects.
A stipend will be provided. Participants are individually responsible for housing and travel costs.
The application deadline is March 1, 2012.