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Printshop Studio Assistant Internship (Fall 2024)

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Posted by: Lower East Side Printshop
Deadline: Fri, August 9th, 2024

 

STUDIO ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, Fall 2024

Lower East Side Printshop is the largest openly accessible printmaking studio in New York City. The Printshop’s programs include artist residencies, fine art publishing, contract printing, exhibitions, lectures and artists’ talks. Participating artists are of all creative backgrounds and career stages, including some of today’s most acclaimed artists. Interns are involved in all aspects of maintaining a vibrant non-profit workshop.

The Printshop’s internships offer opportunities to learn and hone printmaking skills, learn about collaborating with artists, learn about contemporary art, get an insider’s perspective on the New York City contemporary art community, and help produce new artwork that often pushes the boundaries of traditional printmaking. Interns are expected to have some working knowledge of printmaking.

Internships are unpaid. Students can receive school credit in exchange for the internship hours, or $20/day compensation for lunch and transportation.

Duties include:

Assisting printers with new print projects

Preparing and organizing materials in the studio

Maintaining the studio’s facilities

Light administratvie tasks and data entry

Assisting staff with presenting special events

Requirements:

Basic skills or a demonstrable interest in printmkaing and contemporary art.

Two days (16 hours) per week commitment. Studio hours are from 10am to 6pm,

Monday-Friday.

Application Requirements:

Current resume of work experience

Letter of intent explaining why an internship at LESP is important to you and what

experience you would bring to the position. Also state which two weekdays you might be

available to work.

One letter of reference
DEADLINE for Fall Internship (September – December, 2024): August 9th, 2024

Please visit https://www.printshop.org/internships/ to fill out the application form. For any questions, please email info@printshop.org or call at 212-673-5390

 

Posted on Fri, July 19th, 2024
Expires on Fri, August 9th, 2024

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