SPACE accepts applications for internships throughout the year, with positions timed to meet the schedules of the interns. Positions offer opportunities to learn all aspects of nonprofit arts management: gallery administration, art handling and installation, fundraising, event coordination and public relations. Responsibilities range from answering phones and greeting visitors to compiling press materials and organizing unique arts events. We are especially seeking individuals who are considering a future in the visual arts and performing arts as administrators. Our communal, cooperative work environment ensures that creative input and expression are encouraged and necessary. Every level of operations at SPACE involves volunteers, and we expect that interns will identify interest areas for building experience and developing skills. All internships are unpaid and arrangements for school credit are encouraged.
Scheduling of work time can flexible to fit each intern’s needs. Generally, our administrative staff keeps office hours Wednesday through Friday 10–6pm. A commitment of 6-10 hours / week for at least 12 weeks is preferred.
Helpful Skills: Familiarity with Macintosh computers, experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite programs, good writing and editing.
Successful candidates will have some general knowledge of contemporary visual and/or performing arts, will be motivated to work in a busy and sometimes hectic environment, and will want to be part of a team contributing to a lively downtown arts environment.
Interested applicants should send a letter of inquiry, resume, and three references to:
SPACE Gallery Internship Program
538 Congress St.
Portland, ME 04101
or email: info@space538.org
About SPACE Gallery:
SPACE was founded as an independent non-profit alternative art space in 2002 in a 2000 square foot space in the heart of Portland’s emerging arts district on Congress Street. SPACE embraces risk and innovation, making bold choices and fostering true creativity through presenting contemporary, emerging and unconventional art, artists and ideas. SPACE helps emerging artists become more recognized while making unconventional art and ideas more accessible to the general public.