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Winter 2025 Internship Opportunity: Graduation Exhibition Curatorial Intern

Graduation Exhibition Curatorial Intern (NSCAD undergraduate position):
January - May, 2025

Deadline to apply: Fri Dec 6, 2024 @ 12 Noon

Winter 2025 Internship Placement Opportunity
Course Code: XXXX (area of study) 3956
6 credits of course work
Intern will receive $1000 stipend

A student Intern will be responsible for organizing the Graduation 2025 Graduation Exhibition as hosted by the Anna Leonowens Gallery. This internship will include preparatory administrative work plus overseeing the design, installation and dismantling of the exhibition during graduation week. The Graduation Exhibition intern will work closely with Gallery staff while acting as liaisons with the Graduation Committee, and the Registrar’s Office. The preferred intern should be a senior student (or team of 2 students), but it is not necessary that they are graduating in 2025. 

Of the required hours for the internship, 10 hours will be mandatory at the Gallery, assisting with weekly administrative and technical gallery operations. Through this hands-on experience, the intern will become informed of the various practices embedded within the gallery’s mission. The remaining hours will be devoted to independent research and preparation work required for the exhibition. 

Skills Required 

  • Some knowledge or experience of preparation, handling and installation of exhibitions – training will be provided. 

  • Research and ability to speak publicly to a crowd of people or lead a meeting 

  • Good interpersonal skills 

  • Good problem-solving and time management skills 

  • Good verbal and written communication skills 

  • Experience with social media promotion 

  • Adobe Creative suite considered an asset.


How to Apply 
A letter of interest outlining what your vision for the Graduation Exhibition could be along with how this position aligns with your career goals and a one-page resume with 2 names of NSCAD faculty/staff references can be sent to annaleonowens@nscad.ca 

Deadline to apply is December 6 at 12 Noon. Interviews will be conducted the following week. Position begins the week of January 13th.  

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Posted Nov 8, 2024