Internship Experiences
Art students are encouraged to take advantage of internship opportunities during their time at FSU and share the valuable experiences and applicable skills they gain. To share your own experience, please submit a student news item (make sure to include ‘internship’ in the title). A listing of internship opportunities is available on this site for interested current students – if you would like to add an upcoming/open opportunity please submit it via this form.
Alejandro Simon: FALLAS
Pure agitation is the lightest feeling one gets in Valencia when March arrives. It was the first week of March; I was crossing the street going to the art store, when all of a sudden I heard what it seemed to be firearms shots. I got very scared especially when some days before there were confrontations on the streets between kids from a high school and police men due to the fact that the city had cut the power and water of their school. I went straight home the quickest I could. Seating on the leaving room and almost out of breath I told...
read moreAnna Castagna’s Fall 2011 Internship at 621 Gallery
Interning at the 621 Gallery this semester has rewarded me with the confidence and skills that are necessary and imperative, in playing an active role in properly running a gallery. My responsibilities included anything from labeling artworks for different exhibitions, helping set up and take down the artwork, gallery sitting on weekends, coming up with kids’ crafts for the Third Saturday events in Railroad Square, photographing various events at 621, and even helping with the expansion of the Nan Boynton Memorial Gallery and the exciting...
read moreKaylee Jacobs’ Fall 2011 Internship at Julie Guyot Studio
This past semester, I had the opportunity to work as an intern for a local ceramic artist. Working for Julie Guyot Studio was one of the best experiences I have had, thus far in my academic career. At the beginning of the semester, we set up a weekly schedule for me to come into the studio and work. Twice a week I would come in for several hours, much like going to a studio class as an art student, and I would help with whatever tasks Julie had laid out for me that day. My duties as an intern varied from week to week, but we did have some...
read moreMax Pederson’s Fall 2011 Internship with Master Craftsman Studios
A chance to assist in studio projects and learn new techniques. There are a plethora of opportunities to learn and experience while at the studio. This ranges from cast mold-making and wood-turning to refinishing and sealing terrazzo. While interning, I learned how to cast, sand and seal stone and wood. Pen Making and wax casting were two of my favorite tasks to do while interning. I also realized how to work in a community of artists and share tools and working space. When working at Master Craftsman, you are required to finish commissioned...
read moreEmily Deacon’s Fall 2011 Internship with Joelle Dietrick
Emily Deacon’s Fall 2011 Internship Interning with Joelle Dietrick, a Practicing, Professional Artist My opportunity to intern one-on-one with a professional artist was beyond amazing. I really felt like I was gaining irreplaceable perspective and insight into the trades of the serious art world. I learned valuable and applicable skills such as: how to properly research artists, galleries and universities online how to conduct a press release how to market, sell and advertise yourself as a practicing art professional how to streamline...
read moreLauren Cerda’s Fall 2011 Internship at David Castillo Gallery
For the past 4 months I have interned at David Castillo Gallery, in Miami. Some of my daily duties included greeting and conversing with visitors, preparing artwork for shipping, working on press packets for gallery-represented artists, installing and deinstalling artwork for exhibitions, updating mailing lists and working during opening receptions. The gallery was one of two Miami-based galleries fortunate enough to participate in the convention center for Art Basel and that alone was a learning experience. During my time here, I met many...
read moreChelsea Woodcock’s Fall Internship with Bigfoot Entertainment
This internship is located at a film and television studio in Cebu, Philippines. It is open to those who have an interest in the film and television industry, and who are creative and talented with any of the multitude of affairs that come together to make a film or show. I, personally, was deemed the solo scenic artist when I first arrived, where I aged the sets. After two weeks or so, I was recognized for my work and was asked to do the set dressing. Then, I was invited into the Art Department design office, where I worked side by side with...
read moreDanielle Broderson’s Anthropologie Visual Team Internship
Danielle Broderson’s Anthropologie Visual Team Internship, Fall 2011 This fall semester I had the opportunity to work with an amazing team of creative and inspiring women. I worked long, hard hours in the comfortable confines of Anthropologie, located in the newly-opened, trendy, outdoor mall of St. John’s Town Center. The concepts we tackled were very directed, however open-ended, when it came to construction and installation–many of which were right in line with my own inspirations, which made transforming the ordinary into the...
read moreEstefanie Moreno’s Fall 2011 Internship Experience with FSU’s Master Craftsman
To work in an art studio, interns are allowed to participate in commissioned projects with different materials. A lot of the projects are commissioned by FSU, so I was happy to be a part of making the new spirit drum and sculpting the homecoming statues. I was welcome to use new, different machinery and materials in the studio. The professional workers helped along the way of any project, whether it was personal or for the studio. I developed stronger organizational skills, time management, and work behavior ethics. I enjoyed not only...
read moreJonathan Akanbi’s Internship Experience: Gather,Inspire,and Create!
Jonathan writes: “Interning in the Oglesby Union was an awesome experience. I would come in after class. We would brainstorm on new ideas for upcoming events and logos. I was without a doubt a part of a team in charge of Florida State’s social information. We designed new logos for homecoming, the new wellness center, and even seminole sensation week. I personally designed some yard signs and formatted a pocket guide that was passed out to students. I would have not had the hands on experience at any other internship. I saw my hand...
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