The Salem Art Works internship program emphasizes a strong collaborative spirit. All interns work collectively tackling various responsibilities and tasks. Every intern is inherent to this process exploring different ways of problem solving by using their voice and by being fully present. Every intern is given studio space and the time to create their own artwork. This is a vital element of the internship program at S.A.W. This upcoming season, interns will assist in the operation of most workshops offered. This component exposes each intern to different processes and methods of art making while observing different approaches to teaching. It is my hope that every artist participating in the internship program at Salem Art Works thoroughly benefits from their experience.
Anthony Cafritz
Executive Director | Founder
ARTISTIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIPS
Salem Art Works (SAW) is offering 2 types of internships this summer. This internship program is an excellent opportunity for college students and recent college graduates to immerse themselves in a unique, creative environment, explore their own artwork and contribute to a busy arts center. Salem Art Works is located on the edge of the village of Salem in upstate New York. We host artist-in-residence, programs and workshops in all mediums creating a diverse community of artists, residents, interns and staff.
Artist Internship:
In exchange for studio space, room and board, artist intern responsibilities will include: maintenance of park facilities and refurbishment of grounds, assisting resident artists, gallery exhibits and special events.
Administrative Internship:
In exchange for studio space, room and board, the responsibilities include: basic office work, i.e. copying, filing, faxing, assisting in budget and bookkeeping, drafting contracts, program descriptions and grants.
In addition to the specific internship responsibilities, there are general duties all interns share in: cooking dinner, cleaning of common areas, trips to the waste station, visiting and guest artist transportation and assisting resident artists and workshops. Interns are provided with good food, modest living space or tent platform, studio space, use of equipment and some on-site materials. Interns must provide personal items and specific materials.
There are three 6-week sessions during this summer.
May 25- July 5; June 29- August 10; August 3- September 14.
For further information or to apply for an internship, please contact:
The SAW residency program is open from June 1st through October 1st. The program cost $350 per week of stay, which includes a modest living space or tent platform, good food, and a choice of studio space. The studios range from open spaces throughout various barns, more defined spaces with close-by utilities, or working within the 119 acre surrounding landscape. Residents are asked to participate in the rotating schedule for cooking dinner. Residency groups as of January 2008 include writer’s residency, instrument building residency, iron residency, and more to be announced. For more information, contact SAW: .
INDEPENDENT STUDY
An offering by Salem Art Works to college students throughout the country for use of our multivariable arts farm in Washington County, New York as a platform for independent work accredited through the sponsoring school and the opportunity to take classes with leaders in your field of study, as well as immersion with artists from multiple disciplines. Within a 31-day period in the month of July, students will be able to work freely anywhere on our 119 acre property and will be given room and board plus their own studio space. Salem Art Works Director Anthony Cafritz, an arts educator and practicing artist, will produce a clear and decisive evaluation of each student's curricular activities over the course of the month-long intensive. Being in a supportive yet critical environment, surrounded by artists from all disciplines and approaches will allow participants in our Independent Study Program to grow stronger in their disciplines while having access to everything Salem Art Works has to offer:
• modular, covered, sprung stage for rehearsals and performances
• glass, metal, iron and wood shops
• music room with instruments and equipment
• sunlit, high-ceiling barn studio spaces
. . . Plus the most vital components: time set aside for students from all over the country involved in an depth investigation in our independent study program learning from each other, enhancing their art making, and gaining new artistic approaches. This is the kind of energetic, informed exchange that Salem Art Works not only encourages but is also its lifeblood.
Important Information:
• The cost per participant is $1860. $500 deposit due May 1st.
• The dates are July 1st through July 31st.
• Interviews will take place the week of April 21st. If an individual's availability does not allow for in-person interviews, a phone interview will replace.
Please send a resume, personal statement and documentation of your work to:
Salem Art Works | Missi St. Pierre | 19 Cary Lane | Salem, NY | 12865
