Fall 2011 Collections and Curatorial Division Internship
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens preserves the historic estate of American
businessman James Deering, who wintered on the property between 1916 and
1925. Vizcaya exemplifies the epoch in United States history known as
the American Renaissance, when the nation's wealthy industrialists built
lavish estates inspired by the European Renaissance. The
twentieth-century estate is composed of a main house, featuring 34
decorated rooms with antique furnishings and art objects; ten acres of
formal gardens; a native hardwood hammock and mangroves; and a village
complex that once housed domestic staff quarters, a variety of service
functions, and livestock barns. The collection, which was assembled by
James Deering and Paul Chalfin between 1912 and 1916 in Italy, France,
and New York to furnish and decorate Vizcaya, contains artifacts from
ancient times to early twentieth century. Today, Vizcaya is a National
Historic Landmark and public museum accredited by the American
Association of Museums.
The internship offers candidates the opportunity to participate in the
daily functions of the Collections and Curatorial Division as well as
special projects such as the Contemporary Arts Project (CAP), which is a
commission program that invites artists to develop site-specific work
inspired by Vizcaya. CAP is intended to reinvigorate Vizcaya with the
creative dialogue that characterized its foundation, engaging artists
whose practice can establish a dialogue or a critique with the physical
and cultural contexts of the place. The museum encourages students from
all backgrounds to apply and is committed to a culturally diverse work
environment. We are seeking 3 highly motivated interns to begin
internships for the Fall 2011 semester, which will run from August 29 -
December 16, 2011 (16 weeks). The successful candidates will fulfill
one of the following roles:
Collections and Curatorial Intern, 8-16 hrs/week
Intern responsibilities include documenting, cataloguing, and handling a
selection of the museums textiles currently in storage. Additionally,
interns will be trained in the collections management software to assist
with collections database management and assist with the organization of
materials from recent collections surveys. The intern will gain
knowledge of common standards used in the museum community such as the
Getty Vocabularies, metadata conventions, and digitization protocols.
Other tasks include conducting research related to the collections and
archives and assisting with collections care initiatives.
Contemporary Arts Project (CAP) Intern - Marketing/Community Development
Intern, 8-16 hrs/week
Intern responsibilities include marketing and community development
support to the Assistant Curator/ Producer for the Contemporary Arts
Project. Intern candidates must be able to work and function in a
creative and flexible environment. Interns may be asked to assist staff
with special events, public programs, and exhibition openings. A strong
candidate will be a problem solver, highly motivated and familiar with
social media platforms. Interest in contemporary art is a plus.
Contemporary Arts Project (CAP) Intern - Exhibitions and Programs
Intern, 8-16 hrs/week
Intern responsibilities include installation and logistics support for
exhibitions and events to the Assistant Curator/ Producer for the
Contemporary Arts Project. Intern candidates must be able to work and
function in a creative and flexible environment. A strong candidate
will be a problem solver and highly motivated. Interest in contemporary
art is a plus.
Internship Requirements:
* Candidates must be working towards a Bachelors or Masters
Degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Arts Management or a related
field of study
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office package (specially Word, Excel,
and Access)
* Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop for PC
* Possess strong communication skills and fluency in the English
language
* Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal
skills to support a flexible and dynamic department
* Ability to work independently, while under the supervision of
Division staff
* Pass a background check
Structure:
The internship consists of 130 hours per semester, however this may vary
depending on the college requirements and the number of credit hours the
college will permit the intern to earn. Start and end dates are
flexible as well. Working hours will be between Monday through Friday,
9am-5pm. Special events may require work on evenings and weekends.
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit a letter of interest indicating the internship of
interest and an updated resume. All applicants will be interviewed as
part of the selection process. Send application materials to the
appropriate staff member below. Deadline to apply is August 16, 2011.
However, applications will be accepted until candidates are selected.
Please send application materials for the Collections and Curatorial
Internship to [log in to unmask]
Please send application materials for the Contemporary Arts Project
(CAP) Internships to [log in to unmask]
Gina Wouters
Assistant Curator
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
t: 305-860-8453
f: 305-250-9117
www.vizcayamuseum.org
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