DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF ARTISTS THAT APPLIED, THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL NOVEMBER 29TH FOR COLUMBIA STUDENTS
The selected artists and students will be matched into pairs.
The selected artists and students will be matched into pairs.
Columbia University/Barnard College undergraduate students of all years and majors may apply.
Not all of the artists will necessarily have a traditional studio and this reflects the reality of the New York art world. For instance, a performance artist may work in different places around the city, an artist may have a studio in their apartment, or an installation artist may create an artwork at a specific venue, etc.
Stipulations
- The program will provide the students with a $150 MetroCard to defray the costs of transportation
- The intern and artist must meet together a minimum of once a week, at least six hours a week total time, during which the student intern will assist the artist.
- The internship must last a minimum of 12 weeks, starting on or before February 6th. We encourage you to continue working together after the project concludes if you both wish.
- Both the artist and the intern must complete a mid-internship evaluation, and a final evaluation.
- A one-time studio visit will need to be arranged to document the student and artist at work.
- The students and artists will be invited to attend a reception for the project at Barnard College on April 12th,, 2012.
To be considered for this project, you must send an e-mail with completed written application and work samples as attachments to: art.mentorship@gmail.com by the extended deadline of November 29th, 2011.
Notification date: January 3rd, 2012
Notification date: January 3rd, 2012
In e-mail subject line, please write: STUDENT APPLICATION
Applications that are incomplete, late or non-compliant will not be considered.
Work Samples
Please attach and e-mail no more than ten work samples labeled in the following format:
lastname_firstname_ image number.
Example: Smith_Jane_9.jpg
All images must be in JPG format, no more than one megabyte in size each.
For video, please include a link to a website, youtube/vimeo page, or blog in the image list (see item #12 below).
Written Application
Please attach written application materials in one PDF file. Label each page with number and last name. Label the PDF document with last name, first name, student.
Example: doe_jane_student.pdf
Please briefly answer the following questions, not exceeding 150 words for each answer.
1.Student’s Name, e-mail, and phone number:
*How did you find out about this opportunity?
*How did you find out about this opportunity?
2.Major and class year:
3.Why would you like to intern with an artist?
4.What skills or qualities can you bring to the internship:
5.What kind of mediums and themes do you like to work with?
6.What are your expectations for an internship with an artist?
7.Who are some of your favorite artists?
8.What subway stop and train line do you live closest to, and how long are you willing to commute to the artist's workspace?
9.For fun: In ten words or less, describe your most obscure skill.
In addition to the above questions:
10.Please include your resume in the PDF document.
11.Please include an artist statement in the PDF document.
12.In the PDF, please include an image list for each included work sample in numerical order with a reference name, title, date, medium, description if needed, and web link if applicable.
Example:
smith_jane_1.jpg
"Blue Sky"
"Blue Sky"
2010
Found materials, wood, steel
Installation at local community center
FAQ
- If I get matched with an artist, will they work in the same medium as I do?
Not necessarily. For instance, if you get matched with an artist, and you work in sculpture, he or she might work in installation or mixed media. It is beneficial to intern with an artist even if they do not work in the same medium as you, because you will still learn about their career path, the resources that they use, etc.
- Do I need to have a cohesive portfolio?
No, your portfolio does not need to be cohesive, and if it shows the breadth of your work it will be helpful in the matching process.
- What if I don’t have ten images that I would like to send?
You may send up to ten images, so you are not required to send that number. For instance, if you feel that your work is concisely and accurately represented by eight images, that is the number that you should send.
- I do not have a lot of art-related experience to put on my resume. Will this make me less likely to be matched with an artist?
While it is helpful to have art-related experience, it is no way a requirement. This opportunity is meant to help students interested in visual arts careers “get a foot in the door.” If you have other work experience on your resume, it will still help us evaluate your application. For instance, if you worked as a camp counselor for several summers, you may have developed good interpersonal skills which is important when working with other people.
- If I get matched with an artist, what kind of work will I do every week?
The type of work will vary depending on the artist, as the internships will be one-on-one. If you are working with a painter, you might help stretch canvases. If you are working with a sculptor, you might help fabricate various parts of an installation. Or, you may do some administrative work. This could include helping the artist with publicity or organizing, which is also an important part of an artistic practice.
