JOB AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Send arts-related job postings, calls for visual, music, literary and performing art and/or auditions to: info@artssiouxfalls.org

Internships

2018 Summer Internship Program at SD Art Museum

  • The South Dakota Art Museum is pleased to offer paid opportunities for qualified graduate and undergraduate students to intern for the summer of 2018. Based on a system of supervised learning, the internships enable students to understand how a museum operates and how to relate this experience to academic and professional goals. Applications for the 2018 Summer Internship Program are due March 2, 2018.

Internships may be available in:

  • Administration
  • Collections
  • Education
  • Exhibits
  • Marketing
  • Graphic Design
  • Retail

The museum seeks applications from undergraduate juniors and seniors, and recent graduates majoring in the Visual Arts, Art Education, Museum Studies, Education, History, Graphic Design, Consumer Affairs, Marketing, Journalism and those who are interested in pursuing a museum career. Excellent research, writing, communication, and computer skills are required. Interns are responsible for arranging academic credit with their sponsoring institutions.

Click here for details and an application for the South Dakota Art Museum 2018 Summer Internship Program.

Please contact Lisa Scholten with any questions.

 

VISUAL ARTS CENTER CURATORIAL INTERNSHIP

  • An intern in the Visual Arts Center will learn firsthand the ins and outs of an accredited art museum with
    a focus on gallery prep, art handling, exhibition installation, writing exhibition content, as well as
    assistance with the VAC Collections and other related details.
  • Candidates must be willing to serve in a hands-on capacity, be available at least 12 hours a week and have a strong desire to work in a museum setting.
  • Existing knowledge about art handling is preferred.
  • The Visual Arts Center is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and features seven galleries as well as a Permanent Collection of more than 1600 artworks.
  • For more information about internships at the Washington Pavilion, please contact the Internship
    Coordinator at intern@washingtonpavilion.org or 605-367-7397 x 2348.
  • Start dates will vary depending on the student’s schedule and supervising department’s needs.
  • To review application, click here.


    Internship Term Application Deadline
    Summer Term (May-Aug) March 1
    Fall Term (Sept-Dec) September 1
    Winter/Spring Term (Jan-May) November 1

JAM INTERNSHIPS 2017/2018

  • SOUTH DAKOTA SYMPHONY INTERN
  • Undergraduate or Graduate level student pursuing a music or arts management degree
  • Able to offer college credit and $300 honorarium
  • 10 hours/week, flexible scheduling
  • Visit here for more details.

Jobs

THE SIOUX FALLS JAZZ & BLUES SOCIETY  BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ACTIVELY SEEKING A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • For contact info, click here.

 

WASHINGTON PAVILION’S ACTION ARTS & SCIENCE PROGRAM LEAD INSTRUCTORS

  • The Washington Pavilion is seeking one or two lead instructors for our award-winning Action Arts & Science after school program for the 2017-18 school year.
  • Our instructors bring high-quality art and science experiences to about 450 children a week with otherwise limited access to extracurricular activities.
  • Our community partners include Title I schools such as Lowell, Garfield and Terry Redlin elementary as well as the Multi-Cultural Center, the Bowden Youth Center and JDC.
  • We are super excited about engaging students with hands-on activities that promote positive youth development and 21st century skills through positive adult mentorship.
  • Here is a link to a short video that sums up AASP (https://goo.gl/AwZtzL).
  • Our instructors come from diverse backgrounds: retired classroom teachers, career substitute teachers, college students from diverse majors, professional artists and scientists. 
  • Interest and applications should be emailed to: cfellbaum@washingtonpavilion.org

ACRYLIC PAINTING INSTRUCTOR- MICHAELS

  • Acrylic painting instructor wanted to teach art classes at the Michaels store in Sioux Falls, SD!
  • This is a part-time, permanent position.
  • This is a great opportunity for an artist who would like to be able to offer classes, but does not have his or her own studio space to do so.
  • We are looking for instructors who: -have the ability to paint realistically -have the ability to teach realistic acrylic painting classes -have the willingness to market their classes and build their own student base.
  • Duration: Classes are two hours in length.
  • The goal of each class is for students to leave with a finished painting.
  • All Grumbacher art instructors who teach classes at Michaels must become certified through Grumbacher. TO APPLY FOR CERTIFICATION (free of charge) : Visit jobs.grumbacher.com to start the process.
  • For more info click here.

CERTIFIED ART FRAMER – MICHAELS

  • Position: Certified Framer
  • Basic Functions: The Certified Framer is enthusiastic and passionate about Creativity, People and Arts and Crafts.
  • Certified Framers are responsible for sales of Custom Framing and Ready Made frames, following and administering the work flow production system under the supervision of the Framing Manager.
  • This position has responsibility for assisting the Framing Manager in planning the production of orders, placing material orders and maintenance of the frame shop as well as taking orders, providing exceptional customer service and the production of orders.
  • To apply, click here.

CAREER  OPPORTUNITIES WITH SOUTH DAKOTA SYMPHONY

  • AUDITIONS
  • Violin, Flute II, Viola, Cello
  • For more info click here.

Volunteering Opportunities

JAM ART AND SUPPLIES 

  • At JAM we are always looking for volunteers. Donating your time is an amazing way to help us with our mission. Your time commitment can be as big or little as you would like.
  • Volunteer opportunities include:– Managing the store during open hours
    – Writing a column on the blog
    – Contributing one-off, guest posts to the blog
    – Teaching an art or craft class for the public
    – Helping with JAM-hosted events such as the annual
    Sweet Art Show and supply drives
  • To learn more, click here.