Internships

Summer Internship Application Cycle Opens: March 22, 2024
Deadline to Apply: April 19, 2024
Period of Internship: May 6-August 30, 2024
Location: Aurora PhotoCenter, 1125 Brookside Avenue, Suite C9, Indianapolis, 46202
Internship Stipend: $2,000

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.

INternship Description

Aurora’s paid internship program supplements coursework in the fine arts or arts administration at an accredited college or university, providing real-life experience in the gallery + workspace environment in preparation for a career or further study in the arts.

Aurora offers three internships throughout the year, Spring, Summer, and Fall, working with Director Mary Goodwin:

* Each internship lasts approximately 17 weeks.

* Interns are required to dedicate approximately 10 hours per week for the duration of the internship, with at least one work day per week in-person at the Aurora gallery + workspace.

* 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.

* Priority will be given to applicants who are currently enrolled in fine arts or arts administration coursework.

* BIPOC students of the fine arts or arts administration strongly encouraged to apply.

Each internship is tailored to the intern’s interest and needs and will include both short-term projects as well as one long-term project that lasts the duration of the internship. Depending on demonstrated skill, interns may be asked to perform some tasks in the digital lab. After acceptance, we will develop a weekly plan for the internship.

Some short-term projects for past interns have included:

* Installing/de-installing exhibitions
* Assisting at First Friday events and workshops
* Documenting openings, workshops, artist visits, and special events
* Producing marketing and promotional interviews and other videos
* Maintaining darkroom and digital imaging area
* Gallery/workspace sitting and attending
* General cleaning (once per month and as needed)

Some long-term projects for past interns have included:

* Creating an online catalog of Aurora’s photobook library
* Converting a printer for piezography
* Re-designing Aurora’s social media calendar
* Planning and leading a workshop

Who Should apply

* Strong interest in photography, exhibitions, workshops, and events a plus
* Strong interest in and experience with analog darkrooms a plus
* Strong interest in arts marketing, promotion, and social media a plus
* Intern must be reliable and capable of working independently
* Priority will be given to applicants who are currently enrolled in fine arts or arts administration coursework at an accredited college or university
* BIPOC students of the fine arts or arts administration strongly encouraged to apply

Application Process

***If you are interested in an unpaid internship at Aurora, please contact Mary Goodwin at info@auroraphoto.org at any point in the year to discuss opportunities.***

After the application cycle opens, email pdfs of the following to Mary Goodwin at info@auroraphoto.org:

* Current resume
* Statement of goals for the internship: Please include what you hope to learn and experience, as well as skills you will bring to Aurora during the internship

In the case of interest, you will be notified for an interview. Due the volume of applications, Aurora cannot provide feedback on individual applications. All applicants will be notified of their status before the internship cycle begins.

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