Internships at the Red Poppy!

Interested in learning more about the inner workings of a non-profit arts organization?

Would you like to get some hands-on experience with the everyday duties necessary to run a multi-disciplinary art space?

Are you a current volunteer, neighbor or new person to the city looking for a way to become more deeply involved with the much-loved Red Poppy Art House?

If you’ve answered “yes” to any of the questions above, please consider an internship with the Red Poppy Art House!

Each of our programs offers a unique opportunity to get involved and learn something new about working within the local Mission arts community. Please see below for a brief description of each internship and the corresponding contact information for each program director. Openings for internships are ongoing.

 

Family Art Program Internship:

 

Work with various projects which encourage creative and educational experiences through the implementation of three main strategies for social transformation: Saturday Art Activities, Volunteer and Youth development, and collaborations with programs such as MAPP and the RPAH Artist Salon series.

 

Time Commitment:  5-10 hours/wk (can be flexible), minimum two month commitment
Possible Projects Include:
  • Administrative support for education programs and community engagement projects
  • Funding research and grant writing assistance
  • Outreach and communications
  • Public Relations and Social Media Support
Desired Qualifications:  This internship will be tailored to your personal and professional goals. Interest in arts education and community engagement is a must. Strong writing, organizational, and computer skills preferred.
Contact:  If interested, please send attachments of resume and a one page cover letter to johanna@redpoppyarthouse.org.

 


Exhibitions Program Internship:

Learn what it takes to successfully plan, implement and promote an exhibitions program designed to engage the community and to encourage artists to take an active role in reshaping the context where the arts are explored and shared.

 

 

 

Time Commitment:  5-10 hours/wk (can be flexible), minimum two month duration
Possible Projects Include:
    • Administrative support for all aspects of exhibition planning and promotion
    • Installation and de-installation assistance
    • Funding research and grant writing assistance
    • Outreach and communications
    • Public Relations/Social Media support

Desired Qualifications: This internship will be tailored to your goals and desires. Interest in art exhibition and installation is a must. Strong writing, organizational, and computer skills preferred. Graphic design skills are a plus!
Contact: If interested, please send attachments of resume and a one page cover letter to  marisa@redpoppyarthouse.org.

 

 

 

 

Want to learn more about live performance programming as well as PR? This is the internship for you, my friend!

 

Time Commitment:  5-10 hours/wk (can be flexible), minimum two month duration

 

 

 

Possible Projects Include:

    • Public Relations/Marketing
      • Assist in writing and distributing calendar & press materials
      • Outreach to various entertainment/cultural event outlets
      • Work on content for various social media projects including our upcoming blog series, facebook, twitter, and more
    • Performance Support
      • Follow up with artists before and after their performance to improve Poppy programming
      • Actively seek up and coming talent from various genres
      • Assist with upcoming new series including film, poetry, and other projects.
      • Creative input encouraged
    • General Support
      • Assist with monitoring concessions and replenish as needed
      • General assistance with setup of space
      • Other tasks as needed

Desired Qualifications: This internship will be tailored to your goals and desires.  Strong writing skills and an interest in performance arts are critical.

Contact: If interested, please send attachments of resume and a one page cover letter to booking@redpoppyarthouse.org.

 

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