Opportunities at the ICA
Volunteer Opportunities
Get involved with a leading contemporary arts organization! Lending time
and experience to the ICAs programs and events is not only a fun
and rewarding opportunity, but it is a great way to learn more about contemporary
art. The ICA is always looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers
to help out with: First Fridays and Opening Receptions, Talking Art lectures,
the Monotype Marathon and Annual Fall auctions, and more.
Please contact Mike at mike(at)sjica(dot)org for opportunities and more information.
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Internship Opportunities
The San Jose ICA seeks self-motivated and enthusiastic interns to assist with our ongoing exhibitions and public programs. Under the supervision of the Assistant Curator and the Marketing and Communications Associate, this internship provides a well-rounded experience of working in a non-profit contemporary art space. Projects may include: archiving and documenting exhibitions and public programs, creating artist files, marketing and public relations research as well as assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks.
The ideal skills for this position include attention to detail, enthusiasm and interest in contemporary art, and the ability to follow through with long-term projects. Technical skills such as Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel and Dreamweaver are highly desirable, though not necessary. Minimum time requirement is 16 hours a week. While this is an unpaid internship, college credit can be applied.
Email your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to:
susan(at)sjica(dot)org |
I immensely enjoyed the intimate environment at the ICA, and the opportunity the summer internship gave me.The internship here really gave me a chance to know the Bay Area and its artists in-depth. I also now realize that I enjoy problem-solving and finding creative solutions. I sincerely have learned a great deal.
llll– Vivian, past summer Intern
I was excited to be trusted with important projects, such as managing the Crater Bay Area drawing contest, because not only was I learning a lot, but I was really contributing to the ICA team. I felt like I was on Cheers, I wasn’t just the intern, but everybody knew my name.
llll– Denise, past summer Intern |
Quarterly Application Deadlines:
Fall Internship
(September - November)
Deadline to apply: August 1
Winter Internship
(January - March)
Deadline: November 15
Spring Internship
(April - June)
Deadline: March 1
Summer Internship
(June - August)
Deadline: May 1 |
About
the ICA
The San Jose
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) seeks to engage Bay Area audiences
through innovative visual art exhibitions and educational programs. The
ICA reflects and interprets the cultural and technical diversity of the
region and helps us see the lives we are living through the art of our
time. The exhibitions and programs are designed to build community-to
make a space where people of all backgrounds and ages may explore challenging
contemporary art and ideas in an engaging and lively atmosphere.
The ICA presents
forward-looking, thought-provoking, and exciting contemporary art by emerging
and established Bay Area artists. The ICA's mission is to promote greater
awareness, understanding, and appreciation of contemporary art and its
capacity to stimulate our imaginations and illuminate our lives, relationships,
and communities.
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