Administrative Gallery Intern
Walker Boyd Memorial Scholarship
Moonlit Sea Prints is a small gallery in the Eastworks Building of Easthampton MA that buys, sells, and educates on the genre of antique Japanese woodblock prints from roughly 1790-1960. Through our gallery in Easthampton and our online shop, we reach thousands of people each month, showcasing exceptional work from a wide range of artists and giving our visitors more knowledge on this oft-overlooked artform and art movement.
Assistance is required with the following responsibilities:
Gallery responsibilities:
- Preparation of artist’s labels and price lists
- Dismantling exhibitions
- Organizing new exhibitions
- Researching and writing artist biographies (historical research)
- Interns are encouraged to help with Installations, Gallery Receptions, and Special Events during the course of their Internship
- Greeting guests and talking to them about the artwork
- Other duties as assigned
Administrative/Marketing responsibilities:
- Scanning and cataloging of new works
- Photographing non-flat works
- Assisting in the creation of informational videos and their post-production
- Facebook: create monthly schedules, draft posts and select photos, manage daily posts
- Packing for shipping
Education
- Fine Art or Art History background/focus
- Exceptional writing skills
- Japanese language skills a plus but not required
- General to advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet (Excel) and graphic software (Photoshop)
Time Commitment:
5 hours per week during business hours. We offer flexible schedules to coincide with students’ classes and work schedules. Supervision will be provided on site by the owner who will monitor the intern’s progress and be available for questions and directions as needed.
Pay is $15/hour
