LACE Seeking Getty MUI Candidates for Summer 2022

Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships at LACE
Two Available Positions: Curatorial Internship & Marketing and Communications Internship
DEADLINE: April 1, 2021

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Since 1993, the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship program has provided substantive, full-time work opportunities to 3,200 undergraduates, exposing them to potential careers in the arts. Aiming to encourage greater diversity in the professions related to museums and the visual arts, the program funds internships at cultural organizations across Los Angeles, including at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa. The Foundation’s support enables organizations to host students in full-time, paid internships for ten weeks during the summer.

The internships are intended for outstanding students who are members of groups underrepresented in careers related to museums and the visual arts. Students gain experience in key areas such as curatorship, conservation, education, publications, and related programmatic activities. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.

Eligibility
Students must:

-Be of a group underrepresented in museums and visual arts organizations, including, but not limited to, individuals of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander descent;

-Be currently enrolled undergraduates (bachelor’s degree program, associate’s degree program, or a vocational or technical program below the baccalaureate level). Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 2022.  (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)

-Reside or attend college in Los Angeles County

-Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a “green card” holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible.

Terms
The internships are full-time (40 hours/week) positions, each with a stipend of $6,400, for a consecutive ten-week work period between June and August, 2022.

Positions

-Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern
The Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern will work directly with LACE’s Chief Curator and Director of Programming Daniela Lieja Quintanar to produce summer 2022’s exhibitions and public programs, both in-person and virtual. The Intern will assist Quintanar with research, curation, production, and marketing for exhibitions, and will coordinate and produce several public programs scheduled throughout the summer. The Curatorial Intern will serve as the key liaison between the artist, collaborators, and LACE’s staff. By being involved in the projects from development to execution, the Intern will learn the conventions and protocols of producing seasonal programs, and will learn how to cultivate relationships with artists, curators, and critics working in contemporary art today. This internship is for a student who is interested in learning about the curatorial process and who wants to develop exhibition and event production skills for critically engaged, exploratory, and community-responsive artists. Hours are T-F 10 am – 6 pm.

-Getty Marrow Communications and Marketing Intern
The Getty Marrow Communications Intern will work directly with LACE’s Communications Coordinator Brennen Perry and Executive Director Sarah Russin to coordinate all digital and print marketing for summer 2022 exhibitions, programs, and the LACE Digital Archive. This position will serve as key liaison for all press and academic inquiries. The Communications intern will work collaboratively to create original digital content for LACE’s social media, website, and email marketing and will learn digital production skills for virtual programs and exhibitions. The intern will learn to project manage effectively and independently, and develop original content for multiple social media channels. Collaborating with LACE staff, the intern will create new strategies for audience development. The intern will also be responsible for producing LACE’s weekly marketing emails and coordinating press tours. This internship is for a student who is looking to learn more about digital marketing and communications strategies at a nonprofit arts organization. The intern will work with all LACE staff members, artists, and curators, and should be comfortable with team collaboration. Students interested in social media, contemporary art history, and public programming are encouraged to apply. Ideally the intern has experience with Adobe Suite, social media platforms (including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook), WordPress, and Microsoft Office. Video production skills are a plus, but not required. The intern should be a competent writer, have excellent attention to detail, and enjoy creative content-making. Hours are T-F, 10 am – 6 pm.

This program is made possible with support from the Gettty Foundation.