Internship Opportunities
Internships are an excellent way to get real-world experience while in school. Some students work for filmmakers, graphic designers, web designers and illustrators. Others work in museums, galleries and art centers. Still others create projects for businesses, events and non-profit organizations. Internships are usually three-credits - a commitment of nine to twelve hours per week - and equivalent to one class at the 91次元. Internships are available for undergraduate and graduate students.
Steps for Establishing an Internship
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- Contact a Professor with interests in your area. Often professors have project ideas or connections within the community.
- Work with your chosen professor to create an internship that suits your interest and academic goals.
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At this meeting, please clarify the following:
- The goal of the internship (outcomes)
- When (hours) and how you will accomplish your goals (description)
- How your performance will be evaluated.
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Download and fill out an .
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At mid-semester please set up a meeting with your internship advisor and the person who is overseeing your internship to review your progress and the value of the internship. As often as possible, these should be on-site meetings.
Recent Internship Partners
The Gallery of Visual Arts (GOA) internship opportunities are designed to provide students with a basic understanding of professional practices in gallery management, exhibit preparation, and art handling. Interns will assist the gallery director with all aspects of the exhibits program and will have the opportunity to pursue individual research objectives. Please contact Shelby Baldridge at shelby.baldrige@mso.umt.edu.
Montana Museum of Art and Culture
The primary purpose of The Montana Museum of Art and Culture (MMAC) internships is to assist MMAC staff with aspects of exhibition and Permanent Collection work, gain competency in art handling, interpersonal communication, research, planning and organization, collections care, exhibition preparation, problem-solving and gain an understanding of core museum operations. Call 406-243-2019 for more information.
The Missoula Art Museum (MAM) offers the following internships: Curatorial Internship, Education Internship, Collection Management Internship, Arts Management Internship and Gallery Attendant Internship. These internships are intended to be mutually beneficial to the intern and the institution, providing realistic experiences and insights into museum professions as well as supporting the mission and educational outreach by MAM. Please contact the museum via email or 406-728-0447.
Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC) internships range from studio assistants (usually painting, printmaking or ceramics) to website/marketing needs. Email or call 406-549-7555.
Blackfoot Pathways Sculpture in the Wild houses internationally significant artworks, both permanent and temporary, inspired by the environmental and industrial heritage of the Blackfoot Valley. This sculpture park features a dedicated program for UM emerging artists. Call 406-431-0325 for more information.