Internships
Internships at Starfangled Press
Let's Get Inky!
INTERNS AT STARFANGLED PRESS GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN STUDIO MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTION, RETAIL SALES, SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNING AND MORE!
Starfangled Press accepts applications for their Internship Program on a rolling basis. Internships are unpaid, but can be completed in partnership your university (with approval) for college credit. In the past we have partnered with college interns from both Western Carolina University and UNC-Asheville.
Internships generally last about 4 months corresponding to college semesters - Spring (January - April), Summer (May-August), Fall (September - December). Interns are expected to commit 10 hours per week to Starfangled Press during the established open hours of Monday- Friday from 12 pm - 5 pm.
Please submit applications by email, and you will be contacted by a studio staff member after the application is received with more information.
General Internship Dates
Spring: January 15- May 31
Summer: May 15- August 31
Fall: September 15 - December 31
Internship Benefits
Interns receive hands-on experience and resume-building skills in all aspects of Starfangled Press operations, including:
- administration of a for-profit arts-based business
- studio organization and maintenance
- curation
- retail design, production, and sales
- special event planning
- publicity and marketing
- educational outreach, tours, and studio monitoring
- documentation
Starfangled Press offers interns:
- a behind-the-scenes view of a small, arts-based business
- interaction with a wide array of art viewers
- access to visiting professional artists
- guidance in professional practice
- training in valuable printmaking skills
How To Apply
To apply for an internship, please email internships@starfangledpress.com with the following information:
- Contact info for 1-2 references
- Resume (in PDF format) *If you don't have a resume, that's ok. Just let me know if you have any relevant experience
- Information Page, in PDF format, answering the following questions:
- Why are you interested in an internship at Starfangled Press?
- What skills and abilities might you bring to an internship here?
- Please indicate your availability (interns must commit at least 10 hours per week).