Art Lies Winter Internship Opportunities
Founded and rooted in Texas, Art Lies provides an international forum for the critical examination of artistic practice, theory and discourse on and about the contemporary arts. Art Lies achieves its mission through the publication of a quarterly journal, our Guest Editorial Program, website, membership events and public programming, including the Art Lies Annual Distinguished Critic Lecture Series.
The hours of the below fall intern positions (8 to 10 hours per week) are flexible within our regular business hours (8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday). The Photo Editor Intern should be located in Houston and the Editorial Intern may be located anywhere in Texas. All fall internships last a minimum of six weeks and a maximum of eight weeks, beginning in November/December and ending in January/February. The internships are unpaid, but the benefits, in addition to publishing experience, include exposure to a wealth of information about the contemporary arts community, locally and internationally. Also, each intern will receive a letter of recommendation at the completion of the internship, assistance with references on request and a free one-year subscription to Art Lies .
Photo Editor Intern:
Art Lies seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Photo Editor Intern. A successful candidate will report directly to the Editor via email. Applicants must work well with minimal supervision, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and prior experience working with publication quality images. The intern must understand the importance of maintaining thorough and clear communication with third parties to insure the process of gathering images remains on schedule. This internship offers the opportunity to learn about the editorial process, print production and develop contacts with artists and arts institutions worldwide.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- The Photo Editor will be responsible for the gathering of all images for the reviews section of the journal.
Additional Requirements:
-Demonstrated computer skills, including extensive experience using Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop, and at least a cursory knowledge of Adobe In Design. In addition, the photo intern must understand how to use ftp sites and software without supervision.
Editorial Intern:
Art Lies seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Editorial Intern. The successful candidate will report to the Editor/Executive Director via email/phone. Applicants should work well with minimal on-site supervision, be self-starters, must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, have experience working with a publication, understand the importance of maintaining thorough communication, and enjoy the visual arts and interacting with the public. The internship offers the opportunity to learn about the editorial process, including copyediting, proofreading and general journal production.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
-Assist editor in maintaining writing sample records for out-of-state and international writers for the journal.
-Assist with exhibition review research for reviews section of journal, most specifically out-of-state and international exhibitions.
-Assist Editor and Assistant Editor gather images and captions for reviews section of the journal.
-Maintain Art Lies' presence on Facebook with content from the journal and help develop ideas for additional online content.
Preferred Qualifications for each Internship Position:
-A keen interest in and current knowledge of contemporary art.
-Strong writing and verbal skills, organizational skills and a proven ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
-Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience using QuickBooks and database software such as Access and Filmmaker Pro is a plus.
-Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
To be considered for these intern positions, please mail or email ( info@artlies.org ) a résumé and letter of intent to: Art Lies P.O. Box 1408 Houston, TX 77251