Glenstone, a private art foundation located in the Washington, D.C.
metropolitan area, seeks a summer intern to assist with our growing
archive of video materials. These materials are produced by Glenstone,
as part of its ongoing commitment to document institutional history and
enrich understanding of the artworks in its collection. Footage exists
in a variety of formats (both analog and digital) and records a range of
activity: fabrication of large-scale sculptures, installation of
artworks on-site, exhibition installations, and artist/architect
interviews.
Roles and Responsibilities
-Manage the re-housing of video assets
-Organize these assets to comply with a newly developed unique
identifier system
-Help quantify and expand upon our video inventory system
- Assist with preparation for future digitization/migration projects
Qualifications
Applicants should exhibit a serious dedication to archival processes,
strong initiative and attention to detail, and the ability to work
capably and professionally within a larger curatorial department. This
position is especially suited for those with a demonstrated interest in
museum archiving and/or Modern and Contemporary Art.
Details
- Applicant must have means of transportation
- Stipend: $15 per hour
- Full-time 10-12 week commitment during the summer of 2010.
Start/end dates somewhat flexible.
How to Apply
1. Email videoarchive at glenstone.org to receive an application
2. Complete application and attach the following:
i. Letter of interest, articulating what you
hope to gain from the internship and how your skills will contribute to
the organization/preservation of Glenstone's video archive. Briefly
state how this experience aligns with your career goals and interests.
ii. Resume
iii. Unofficial transcript
iv. Academic writing sample (3-5 pages, may be an
excerpt)
3. Submit all application materials to videoarchive at glenstone.org
4. Selected applicants will be contacted for an in-person interview
in late April.
About Glenstone
Glenstone seamlessly integrates art, architecture, and landscape into a
serene and contemplative environment to form a unique connection between
art and visitor. It assembles and presents post-World War II art of the
highest quality in a series of refined architectural and outdoor spaces.
These settings exist to exhibit works of art-created from 1945 through
the present-that represent the greatest historical shifts in how art is
seen and experienced. For more information, please visit
http://www.glenstone.org.
