Internships At The


The South Dakota Art Museum opened in 1970 on the campus of South Dakota
State University. It is home to paintings by 20th Century illustrator Harvey
Dunn, Native American artists Oscar Howe, Arthur Amiotte, Maria Martinez,
and a selected collection of fine art from regional and national artists of
the 20th century. In addition to two-dimensional art, the Museum has fine
examples of ceramics and three-dimensional art. The Museum has a large
holding of ethnographic art from North America including an excellent
collection from the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota tribes.  Additionally, The
South Dakota Art Museum has an extensive collection of Pre-Columbian vessels
from Central America. The South Dakota Art Museum’s collection also includes
the Marghab Linen Collection of fine hand embroidered linens made in
Madeira, Portugal, and original illustrations of childrens’ author and
illustrator Paul Goble.

The South Dakota Art Museum offers many volunteer internships for
individuals considering or pursuing careers in museum work. All candidates
with skills, interests or experiences relevant to museum work are eligible.

Internships at the South Dakota Art Museum range in length from one to three
months. It is expected that interns will commit to a set number of contact
hours per week. Intern positions are typically project-oriented with interns
working alongside curatorial staff. Students often arrange academic credit
for their experience through their college or university.

The availability of internships is determined by the needs of curatorial
staff, considering exhibition schedules and the varying potential for
challenging intern projects. Candidates may consider internships in several
areas of the Museum, including education, exhibitions or collections.

Interested interns should contact the South Dakota Art Museum.
For more information on the Internship program contact:

The South Dakota Art Museum
c/o Lisa Scholten
Medary Ave @ Harvey Dunn St.
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 57007
605-688-5423       e-mail:  [log in to unmask]

Application For Internship


1.      Name:

2.      Mailing Address (where you may be reached during the application period):



3.      If temporary, permanent address:



4.      Telephone Numbers and email address:

Current:

Permanent

5.      Current Status of Applicant (Check One)

Undergraduate Student

Graduate Student

Other (specify)

6. Currently enrolled at or graduate of:

7. Citizenship (specify type of visa if not a United States citizen)

8. Dates you propose for your internship at the South Dakota Art Museum:

9. Please indicate the Museum area in which you would like to intern:
        ___ Collections
        ___ Education
        ___ Exhibits


10. How many contact hours are you willing to commit to per week?


11. If you are a student, what is your current academic status (year and
major)?

        Cumulative grade point average: ___
        Grade point average in field of study: ___

12. Degree expected, institution, and anticipated date of conferral:


13. All degrees held, institutions, and dates conferred:


14. Work experience (include brief description if you do not have a resume
’):


15. Please list special skills that you can bring to an internship (such as
languages, office, computer, research, and public speaking):


16. Names and addresses of two people from whom you have requested
references. Please have reference letters sent directly to the Museum.


17. How did you learn about the South Dakota Art Museum Internship Program?


18. Prepare an essay of 300 to 500 words and attach it to this application
form or schedule an interview by contacting the South Dakota Art Museum.
Please address the following points:
Why you are seeking an internship, especially as related to your academic or
professional development and goals.
        Why you would like to intern in the area you have designated.
        Why the South Dakota Art Museum is particularly well suited to your needs.
        What you hope to gain from the experience.
        What you believe you can contribute.

Signature _______________________________ Date: _________________

The South Dakota Art Museum
Medary Ave @ Harvey Dunn St.
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 57007
605-688-5423

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