Scottsdale Public Art Internships		Print This Page Email This Page

The Scottsdale Public Art Program seeks college interns to learn about the many facets public art project management. Program is flexible depending on the intern's interests and skills and project availability. We value the contribution of our interns and seek mutually beneficial internships. Network, get involved. Challenge yourself with dynamic work that serves as a smart addition to your knowledge base and skill sets.

Skills Required
Potential intern must possess good written and verbal communications skills, be proficient with word processing, have excellent organizational skills, have an ability to manage multiple projects, and be able to work independently. Computer skills highly desirable.

Eligibility
Sophomore, junior, senior undergraduate or graduate art history/ studio art/ art education/ urban studies/ social sciences or related major preferred. Option to earn college credit. Recent college graduates may apply. No previous knowledge of museum work or public art required. Interest in professional growth essential.

Time Commitment
Spring, summer, winter semesters
Minimum 13 hours/week

Contact
Send resume, letter of interest, and 3 references.
Rolling deadline.

Scottsdale Cultural Council
Human Resources Department
7380 E. Second Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480)874-4639
resumes@sccarts.org

 

Scottsdale Public Art Program
changing the face of art, neighborhoods & infrastructure

In 1985, a one percent for art ordinance was passed and the Scottsdale Public Art Program was created with the goal to enhance the quality of life afforded area residents and visitors. Since that time more than 60 permanent and temporary public art installations have been completed throughout the community. Public art has taken many forms in Scottsdale ranging from such traditional sculpture in the public square as Ed Mell's "Jack Knife" to a transit center designed by artist Vito Acconci, architect Doug Sydnor, and landscape architect Angela Dye. The program's collection also features public buildings, streetscapes, noise abatement walls, and public art masterplans by regionally and nationally acclaimed artists, including Kevin Berry, Carolyn Braaskma, James Carpenter, Mags Harries, Larry Kirkland, Laurie Lundquist, Jack Mackie, and James Turrell.

The Scottsdale Public Art Program seeks to instigate a renewed commitment to the public domain by way of such projects that may invigorate social, cultural, historical, or environmental issues. Projects may possess a direct social relevance that is community referential or they may push the "placemaking" envelope and involve the viewer in the complexities of urban experience. Public art in Scottsdale is meant to transfuse a spirited perspective of traditional or new iconographies and reinvigorate the vitality of public life. The Scottsdale Public Art Program is administered by the Scottsdale Cultural Council on behalf of the City of Scottsdale.