NHS Art Department

Brief Description

Assist the NHS Art Department with classroom management and organization. Lead art projects for building, including curating display cases and organizing student art.

Interns collaborate with and support art department faculty with preparing for classes and clean-up. Apply design concepts and art techniques to workplace projects.

Spring interns support the annual gallery and showcase of student art with event planning, poster design, moving materials, curating the gallery with students and supporting this public event.

Common Job Responsibilities

Setting up and curating display cases
Preparing classroom materials for assignments and activities
Organize materials, closet inventory and labeling supplies

Promoting the art department through photography, slideshows, poster design and bulletin boards
Cleaning studio and stations
Wrapping and packaging artwork

Ways To Partner

Internship Site

Skills Needed

Organization and Time Management Skills
Design and Creative Display
Lead and support students as a classroom resource

Values Needed

Attentive to Detail and Handling Art Work with Care
Dependable
Collaboration and Teamwork
Able to adapt to changing demands

Knowledge Needed

Have taken an NHS Art Course
Able to manage art materials (paints, clays, utensils, ect)

Related Career Paths

Art Educator
Gallery Installation/Curator
Art Museum Careers

Advice from Past Interns

“My advice for future interns would be to apply yourself fully to the tasks you are given, both large and small. It demonstrates a commitment and dedication to your responsibilities that is greatly appreciated by your internship coordinator. Enthusiasm for the work you do and committing to completing it to the best of your ability helps you gain skills in the long term as well." (Intern, 2023)

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