Opportunities at the ICA

Volunteer Opportunities

Get involved with a leading contemporary arts organization! Lending time and experience to the ICA’s 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@sjica.org for opportunities and more information.

Print Center Internship

The ICA Print Center is looking for a printmaking student or emerging printmaker to serve as an assistant to the Print Center Director. The intern will have the opportunity to facilitate our Open Access program, assist workshop instructors and the Master Printer, and serve as studio and supplies monitor.

This position requires experience in intaglio, monotype and digital processes. The ideal candidate will also be interested in working in a collaborative studio environment, be conscientious and detail oriented, and have an interest in teaching. Candidate must be available for some weekend and evening workshop hours. An average weekly commitment of 8 hours for a minimum duration of 4 months is required.

Email your resume, cover letter and one studio art reference to fanny@sjica.org

Curatorial Internship (Summer internships are closed. Fall applications will be accepted beginning July 15)

The San Jose ICA seeks a self-motivated and enthusiastic curatorial intern to assist with our ongoing exhibitions and public programs. Under the supervision of the assistant curator, the curatorial assistant receives, organizes and prepares artists submissions for review. Other projects may include creating artist files, updating artist records, research, and assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks.

The ideal skills for this position include attention to detail, enthusiasm for contemporary art practice, and the ability to follow through with long term projects. Technical skills such as Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Dreamweaver are highly desirable, though not necessary. Minimum time requirement is 8 hours a week.

Email your resume and cover letter to susan@sjica.org

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.