Fall 2026 Internship

Seeking Paid Intern

Deadline to Apply: August 21, 2026
Period of Internship: September 1-December 18, 2026
Location: Aurora PhotoCenter, Factory Arts District,
1125 East Brookside Avenue, Suite C9, Indianapolis, 46202

Internship Stipend: $2,000

Aurora PhotoCenter seeks candidates for the 2026 Lamar Richcreek Memorial Fall Internship. Lamar Richcreek was a fine art photographer and an instructor of photography and lab manager at Herron School of Art and Design on the IUPUI campus for 20 years. This endowed internship recognizes Richcreek’s lifelong commitment to learning, an appreciation for people of all types and cultures, the power of the arts, and the importance of integrity and respect for all.

Aurora PhotoCenter is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit that supports visual artists working in photography through a full program of exhibitions, residencies, workshops, artist talks, and access to creative tools, including our darkroom and digital lab.

We seek an intern to work with Founding Director Mary Goodwin in the gallery + workspace environment. For the Lamar Richcreek Memorial Fall Internship, from September 1-December 18, 2026, priority consideration will be given to applicants currently enrolled in coursework in the fine arts or arts administration at an accredited college or university who hope to teach photography and studio arts in their future careers; recent graduates and those with applicable experience should also apply. There is no fee to apply.

Strong interest in and knowledge of analog and digital photography, exhibitions, workshops, and events a plus. The Intern must be reliable and capable of working independently. The intern will be required to dedicate approximately 10 hours per week for the duration of the internship and will be responsible for tracking their activities and hours. A stipend of $2,000 will be paid to the intern, $1,000 due after the first half of the internship and the second half of the stipend upon the internship’s completion.

We can tailor the internship to the intern’s interest and needs. Some core projects for Aurora’s Fall Intern could include:

* Install and deinstall of Aurora’s Fall/Winter exhibitions
* Assist at openings and events, including workshops
* Document exhibitions, openings, workshops, artist visits, and special events
* Tutor new members on film development and printing in the darkroom and digital lab
* Develop a workshop concept and curriculum
* Produce marketing and promotional interviews and other videos
* General cleaning (once per month and as needed)
* Darkroom chemistry and equipment maintenance
* Assist visiting artists and residents
* Catalog donations

We also ask that the intern undertake one long-term project to be completed over the course of the internship. We will work with the intern to identify and plan this project. Examples of past long-term projects include:

* Creating a searchable online database for the photobook library
* Building a spent-silver filter for the black-and-white darkroom
* Creating a social media calendar for Aurora
* Resetting all gallery lights to consistent color temperature
* Researching new equipment for the labs

To apply, by August 21, 2026, please email a current resume and a statement of goals/plans for the internship to Mary Goodwin, info@auroraphoto.org. Please include your main social media address on your resume.

In the case of interest, you will be notified for an interview by August 24.

Please read Aurora’s Code of Conduct before applying (auroraphoto.org/conductcode).