Summer 2024 - Photography/Video Course Credit Internship

Alfa Art Gallery is a non-profit organization that is looking for a technology savvy individual with a strong interest in photography and video production to assist with documenting gallery events, generate promotional photo and video materials, and photograph artworks (photo/video camera provided by the gallery).

This is a non-paid opportunity for course credit/s that will help interns gain real-world work experience in an art gallery environment. The internships positions are unpaid, but interns may arrange with their college to receive course credit/s (contact your carrier department for more information). In exchange for their work, interns will also gain valuable experience in a dynamic nonprofit arts environment and will receive an evaluation form and letter of recommendation at the end of their internship. Please attach cover letter with resume.

Tasks:

• Responsible for documenting gallery events; capturing the general atmosphere, artwork on display and experiences and emotions of artists and visitors in high quality photos and video
• In charge of producing high quality photo and video final products to assist in promoting the gallery and its programs
• Will assist curator and curatorial intern with planning and executing artist interviews
• Promote the gallery’s facilities rental program

Requirements:

• Some previous experience with using SLR/DSLR cameras required.
• Must be technologically savvy and eager to learn
• Adobe Photoshop proficiency is a must. Some Adobe Light Room experience is a plus (software and additional tutorials will be provided by the gallery).
• Must have experience in using video editing software like iMovie or Adobe Premiere.
• The availability of a portfolio of previously done work will strongly influence our final decision.