The Frist Center internship program is designed to introduce participants to specific areas of the museum profession. Based on students’ interests and departmental placements, interns gain a valuable understanding of different areas within a museum and how various departments interact with one another.
Successful candidates to all programs may arrange academic credit through their colleges and universities. Students will work under the guidance of the Frist Center’s staff and the cooperating educator from their college or university. The Frist Center will provide letters of reference and necessary documentation.
Junior or senior level college students or graduate students are preferred; in some cases, however, lower division students with faculty recommendations will be considered. Majors in education, art education, art history, studio art, arts management, business, communications, marketing, information technology, computer science and/or related areas of study are desired.
The following departments /areas within the Frist Center offer internships:
• Marketing / Public Relations / Community Relations
• Development / Membership
• General Education
• Outreach
• Curatorial
• Design
• Retail
• Technology
Internships are offered during the school year, coinciding with the fall semester, spring semester, and summer break. Internship projects are based on Frist Center needs and requirements as well as applicants’ skills and interests. This program is ideal for students registered in programs that permit independent studies, and courses that require internships or practicum credits.
Hours vary and are flexible, but a minimum of 8 hours per week is generally expected. Students should be available during Frist Center hours:
• 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday – Wednesday, Saturday
• 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday
• 1:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Sunday
Application Process:
To be considered for an internship, you must submit a packet containing all of the following:
• A cover letter explaining why you would like to participate in the Internship Program at the Frist Center, and how it fits into your long-term career goals.
• A letter of faculty recommendation
• The completed Intern Application Form
The Frist Center will not accept any digital application packets but only those sent via regular mail at the below address. You will be immediately notified by email when your application packet has arrived.
Download 2010 Internship Application Form
Applications should be submitted to:
Jessica Orvis
Education Department
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
919 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Please note that this is a competitive program and applying for a position DOES NOT guarantee you an internship. Preference is given to juniors and seniors. We will contact those who we wish to interview.
2010 Internship Program Deadlines:
Spring 2010 Internships
Application Deadline: November 2, 2009
Application Review Period: November 9-20, 2009
Acceptance/decline Letters Mailed: November 23, 2009
Internship Start Date: January 22, 2009
Internship End Date: May 14, 2009
Length of Internship: 16 weeks
Required Commitment: 120 hours (8 hours/week minimum)
Stipend: No stipends are available.
Eligibility: Any student currently enrolled in a College or University. Preference given to Junior or Senior level college and university students, graduate students and international students
Summer 2010 Internships
Application Deadline: March 22, 2010
Application Review Period: March 29-April April 9, 2010
Acceptance/decline Letters Mailed: April 12, 2010
Internship Start Date: May 21, 2010
Internship End Date: July 30, 2010
Length of Internship: 10 weeks
Required Commitment: 80 hours (8 hours/week minimum)
Stipend: No stipends are available.
Eligibility: Any student currently enrolled in a College or University. Preference given to Junior or Senior level college and university students, graduate students and international students
Fall 2010 Internships
Application Deadline: July 5, 2010
Application Review Period: July 12-23, 2010
Acceptance/decline Letters Mailed: July 26, 2010
Internship Start Date: August 27, 2010
Internship End Date: December 17, 2010
Length of Internship: 16 weeks
Required Commitment: 120 hours (8 hours/week minimum)
Stipend: No stipends are available.
Eligibility: Any student currently enrolled in a College or University. Preference given to Junior or Senior level college and university students, graduate students and international students
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