INTERNSHIPS
Arts Administration Interns
OPEN CALL!
The brand new Arts Administration Internship Program at Side Street Studio Arts will provide hands-on immersion in the daily operations of a growing arts organization in downtown Elgin. Interns will work closely with SSSA staff to have a rare opportunity to be immersed in many types of projects and work experiences, including event production, arts education, non-profit business management, and much more. These positions are best suited for those interested in exploring arts education, gallery management, performance/exhibition production, arts administration, or nonprofit management careers. Interns will work both on and off-site for a minimum of 10 hours a week for 6 to 12 months,. This internship is flexible and can be scheduled to accommodate other commitments and varying time frames. A $500-$1000 stipend is provided, as well as additional opportunities to earn money through teaching and/or other arts exhibitions and performance opportunities.
Interested individuals should email the following to erin@sidestreetstudioarts.org.
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cover letter;
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resume;
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references;
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visual or performance work samples, if applicable;
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and teaching history, if applicable.
OPPORTUNITIES
Summer Artist Educators
2023 Youth Employment in the Arts Program will run May 29th 2023 - September 1st, 2023. Applicants must be high school students or just graduated in 2023. Application Deadline - Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10am - NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
There are several details regarding this position listed on the application here.
Year-Round Artist Educators
We are looking for artist educators to teach in our in-house Small Wonders programming, as well as our Community Moves programming in area organizations and public schools. We need visual artists, proficient in a variety of mediums and performing artists, with foci dance, music, and theater for young performers.
To apply, please submit the following HERE:
• Resume/CV, with link to website if applicable
• Cover Letter
• Work samples (maximum of 3)
Questions can be sent HERE.
ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
Artist-In-Residence
To apply for the Artist Residency, please send the following materials to
tanner@sidestreetstudioarts.org with the subject line "Artist-in-Residence Application":
• YOUR NAME
• Resume/CV, with link to your website if applicable
• Artist statement
• Brief statement (one page or less) describing your artistic practice, reasons for applying for the residency, and what you would like to achieve
• Work samples:
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Visual Art: 8-12 digital files or links to works
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Performance/Media/Music: 10-minute sample work (link or DVD/CD)
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Written Word: 10-page sample work (link or hard copy)
Applications should be emailed as PDF and digital files, or mailed in one package to:
Side Street Studio Arts
PO BOX 1264
Elgin, IL
60121
You can find out more information about what the Artist-In-Residence role entails by reading this document:
