Summer Gallery Intern
The Gallery Intern will work primarily in Lanesboro Arts' Juried Sales and Exhibition Art Galleries under the direction of the Lanesboro Arts Executive Director, Gallery Manager, and Program Director. Job duties will include promoting and facilitating gallery sales, maintaining sales gallery inventory data, installing and preparing exhibition gallery shows, working with 100+ artists from the tri-state region, and assisting with special events (like receptions, box office at St. Mane Theatre performances, Art in the Park festival, etc. ). The intern will have the opportunity to pursue projects in service of independent artists in the gallery, for example maintaining and improving the online webstore.
For this position, the candidate's focus of study could be in Fine Arts, Arts Management, Art History, Communications, and/or Non-profit Management; however, any applicant with an interest in arts nonprofits is encouraged to apply. Experience in retail sales/ customer service is strongly preferred, as well as experience working with artists. Skills and experience that would be beneficial for this position include: WordPress website maintenance, Photoshop/ graphic design, creative writing, copywriting, social media platforms, interpersonal communication, event organizing/production, and video editing. Desired attributes include: Self-motivation, creative problem-solving disposition, ability to improvise, ability to multitask, ability to accomplish detailed tasks, passion about the role of art and culture in building resilient communities, and a desire to learn and develop new skills.
Schedule/Compensation/Housing:
- 11 weeks. Includes 4 vacation days within this time.
- Start date negotiable, but ideally, the intern would begin on Tuesday, May 13th or Tuesday, May 20th, 2025.
- Full Time (40 hrs/week): hours will be mostly days, but interns will be expected to work some weekend and evening events as per a flexible pre-arranged schedule.
- $2,000 total stipend for the summer.
- Lanesboro Arts will provide housing in Lanesboro, MN during the 11-week internship.
To apply, fill out the internship application form on the Lanesboro Arts Website, which includes attaching a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 2 references by March 1st, 2025.