Gain hands-on professional experience with the arts. intern at lal!
The Lexington Art League offers professional internship opportunities on an ongoing basis. Internships can be tailored to the individual's interest, availability, and educational requirements. Typically an intern will work 120-150 total hours over the course of 3-4 months under the supervision of LAL staff. While many interns are students, enrollment in a college or university is not required.
Special thanks to artist, Robert Lackney for supporting the LAL internship program.
Special thanks to artist, Robert Lackney for supporting the LAL internship program.
internship positions
Fall 2016 internship positions are below. Application deadline: September 1, 2016. TO APPLY: email cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to ldennison@lexingtonartleague.org.
Art Education and Outreach Specialist: An intern in this position will gain a variety of direct experience in facilitating visual arts education and engagement experiences for LAL's education and community outreach programming. Preferably this intern will have previous experience working with students ages PK-12, as well as an ability to write and implement a visual arts lesson plan. Open to all majors, especially those interested in Art Education, General Education, Art Administration, Art History and Studio Art.
Artist Archive Interns: Interns in this position will spend the summer growing our catalog of artists represented in the LAL Living Artist Archive, a database of profiles launching in April 2014 featuring artists living and working in Central Kentucky. Each week these interns will interview artists, edit captured audio, gather supporting materials, and create new artist profiles for the archive.
Community Engagement Intern: We are looking for a responsible student interested in community engagement. This person should be outgoing and willing to lead a group. As the community engagement intern responsibilities will include directing a team of interns/volunteers to set up and work a table at community events (i.e. The Night Market, Farmers Market etc), put up posters/ postcards around town, help manage tours for community groups to come through the gallery. This intern should be self guided, and have strong communication skills.
Development & Fundraising Specialist: This unique opportunity allows individuals to explore the dynamic process of gift cultivation, solicitation, management, and acknowledgment. In this hands on experience, interns will gain marketability in generating philanthropic support - from institutional to programmatic support - among individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
Event Specialist: This intern will assist with event management activities including working with volunteers, caterers, rental equipment, musicians, and artists. Preferably this intern will have a keen interest and/or previous experience in event planning as well as an eagerness to network with local businesses and community groups.
Generalist: An intern in this position will gain a broad view of how a non-profit works, and will conduct activities across all departments including exhibitions, community outreach, events, membership, marketing, and administration. This position also offers the intern valuable insight in how the staff and board of directors work together to accomplish organizational tasks.
Graphic Design Intern: This intern will create small in-house printed materials for programs and events as needed throughout the fall as well as periodically updating the website and social media pages. This intern may also contribute to larger LAL marketing campaigns as part of a strategic communications team. LAL does not have adequate design software on site, so this intern must have access to design programs. Video and/or photography skills a plus.
Photographer/Videographer Intern: will primarily focus on capturing new photographs and/or videos that will ultimately be used in LAL marketing and education programming. It is preferable that this intern have reliable transportation as many assignments may involve traveling to artist studios or other off-site locations as needed.
Marketing/PR Writer and Administrator: This intern will assist with creating newsletters, blog posts, media pitches, website updates, marketing research,assisting with the creation and implementation of PR record keeping and marketing campaigns, updating LAL’s style guide, and revision and expansion of press contact list. Excellent writing skills required (writing samples will be requested prior to interview). Video and/or photography skills a plus but not required.
Visitor Services Intern: The individual applying for this position should be friendly, outgoing and possess customer service skills. The Visitor Services Intern will work during gallery hours and special events. During gallery hours the intern will be expected to effectively communicate the history of the Loudoun House, the Lexington Art League, the current exhibitions and programing. This individual should also be able to speak on the mission and vision of LAL to the general public during events and at various community engagement activities.
Interns at the Lexington Art League do not receive monetary compensation.
Art Education and Outreach Specialist: An intern in this position will gain a variety of direct experience in facilitating visual arts education and engagement experiences for LAL's education and community outreach programming. Preferably this intern will have previous experience working with students ages PK-12, as well as an ability to write and implement a visual arts lesson plan. Open to all majors, especially those interested in Art Education, General Education, Art Administration, Art History and Studio Art.
Artist Archive Interns: Interns in this position will spend the summer growing our catalog of artists represented in the LAL Living Artist Archive, a database of profiles launching in April 2014 featuring artists living and working in Central Kentucky. Each week these interns will interview artists, edit captured audio, gather supporting materials, and create new artist profiles for the archive.
Community Engagement Intern: We are looking for a responsible student interested in community engagement. This person should be outgoing and willing to lead a group. As the community engagement intern responsibilities will include directing a team of interns/volunteers to set up and work a table at community events (i.e. The Night Market, Farmers Market etc), put up posters/ postcards around town, help manage tours for community groups to come through the gallery. This intern should be self guided, and have strong communication skills.
Development & Fundraising Specialist: This unique opportunity allows individuals to explore the dynamic process of gift cultivation, solicitation, management, and acknowledgment. In this hands on experience, interns will gain marketability in generating philanthropic support - from institutional to programmatic support - among individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
Event Specialist: This intern will assist with event management activities including working with volunteers, caterers, rental equipment, musicians, and artists. Preferably this intern will have a keen interest and/or previous experience in event planning as well as an eagerness to network with local businesses and community groups.
Generalist: An intern in this position will gain a broad view of how a non-profit works, and will conduct activities across all departments including exhibitions, community outreach, events, membership, marketing, and administration. This position also offers the intern valuable insight in how the staff and board of directors work together to accomplish organizational tasks.
Graphic Design Intern: This intern will create small in-house printed materials for programs and events as needed throughout the fall as well as periodically updating the website and social media pages. This intern may also contribute to larger LAL marketing campaigns as part of a strategic communications team. LAL does not have adequate design software on site, so this intern must have access to design programs. Video and/or photography skills a plus.
Photographer/Videographer Intern: will primarily focus on capturing new photographs and/or videos that will ultimately be used in LAL marketing and education programming. It is preferable that this intern have reliable transportation as many assignments may involve traveling to artist studios or other off-site locations as needed.
Marketing/PR Writer and Administrator: This intern will assist with creating newsletters, blog posts, media pitches, website updates, marketing research,assisting with the creation and implementation of PR record keeping and marketing campaigns, updating LAL’s style guide, and revision and expansion of press contact list. Excellent writing skills required (writing samples will be requested prior to interview). Video and/or photography skills a plus but not required.
Visitor Services Intern: The individual applying for this position should be friendly, outgoing and possess customer service skills. The Visitor Services Intern will work during gallery hours and special events. During gallery hours the intern will be expected to effectively communicate the history of the Loudoun House, the Lexington Art League, the current exhibitions and programing. This individual should also be able to speak on the mission and vision of LAL to the general public during events and at various community engagement activities.
Interns at the Lexington Art League do not receive monetary compensation.
