Museum of Outdoor Arts | Summer Art Internship- Create Collaborative Art Projects
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Design and Build Program
2022 Summer Internship Job Description
About the Museum of Outdoor Arts:
MOA is a Colorado based non-profit arts organization. We are known for our large outdoor sculpture collection that is placed in public and semi-public areas throughout Englewood and Greenwood Village, CO. The museum is supported through its ownership of Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, where its sculpture park, Marjorie Park is located. The park is open for general admission and events and attracts tens of thousands of visitors and concert goers, annually.
About the Design and Build Program:
Since 1991, MOA’s Design and Build program has provided an opportunity for young artists, students, and creative minds to express their creativity in collaborative art making projects. Assisted by professional artists, Design and Build participants produce exciting and original site-specific art works for publicly accessible spaces in the Denver metro area. Interns find creative solutions to practical challenges as they master the skills to transform their creative ideas into finished pieces.
The program generates temporary public art/exhibitions and offers lessons in collaborative teamwork, problem-solving and aesthetic and technical considerations. From concept to installation, students must consider all elements of the public art process, including environmental concern, safety, budgeting, project design, proposal writing, maquette making, construction, installation, and removal. When installed, Design and Build artworks enliven the everyday life of the community.
Job Description:
Collaboratively create artwork(s) for temporary display at The Museum of Outdoor Arts' Marjorie Park location in Greenwood Village, CO. MOA is seeking up to 8 interns for the summer 2022 program to work under the direction of our professional Artist Fellow, Scottie Burgess and Resource Artist, Walter Ware. Participants will have an opportunity to collaboratively create a unique and site-specific installation or sculpture for outdoor installation at Marjorie Park, located at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre. MOA will host an artist reception at the conclusion of the program and the artwork(s) will be on public view through spring of 2023.
From concept development, proposal review, materials procurement, timeline, and budget management, to creation and installation, this immersive 8-week program will provide interns the opportunity to participate completely in the art making process. All materials and tools will be provided by MOA. Open to undergrads, graduate bound and emerging artists (Recent graduates within 1 year of graduation are eligible to apply).
The summer 2022 Design and Build internship program is taking place at the Sculpture Lab of the College of Arts & Media on the campus of the University of Colorado Denver. Applicants are not required to attend CU Denver to apply, as the program accepts applications from any student or recent grad within the US. The program will operate June 6, 2022 and conclude July 29, 2022 (8 weeks total). Work hours are M-F, 9:30am-5pm.
Housing is NOT provided, however, reduced cost, on-campus housing is open to participating interns through the campus department of housing, and is subject to availability. Participants must arrange their own housing through the department of housing.
Visit moaonline.org/db-internship-2022/ for full details.
COVID-19 Considerations: Participants must adhere to all CU Denver campus guidelines. Information may be found at www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus
Internship Dates:
June 6, 2022 - July 29, 2022. M-F 9:30am - 5:00pm 30-35 hours per week*.
*-some outside time may be required as necessary.
*Note- Applicant MUST be available for the entire duration of the program as this is an intensive, collaborative program.
Required Qualifications:
Ideal candidates for this program should have a good understanding of or be enrolled in programs such as painting, drawing, sculpture, wood working, carpentry, industrial design, installation art, engineering, electronic engineering, digital media production, or other creative program.
Preferred Qualifications:
• MOA seeks well rounded, mature individuals with a high degree of professionalism who can bring several skills to the program.
• Applicants must work well in a team environment as this program is highly collaborative.
• Open to undergrads, graduate bound and emerging artists (Recent graduates within 1 year of graduation are eligible to apply).
Compensation and Optional Credit:
• A $2,500 stipend will be provided to each participant.
• All CU Denver students need to have a learning agreement on file with the Experiential Learning Center prior to beginning the internship, regardless of for-credit or not-for-credit.
o CU Denver students will have the option to take the class (ARTS 4939) for credit (3 credits) or complete the internship not for credit.
o Non-CU affiliated students will be able to apply and participate but will not receive support from the ELC team. They should work through their home institution if seeking internship credit.
