Thursday, May 21, 2009

PAST INTERNSHIP: Bloomington Area Arts Council (Gallery Program)

A CMCL MAJOR HELD THIS INTERNSHIP IN THE PAST. THIS IS NOT A CURRENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! TO SEE IF THIS COMPANY/ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR INTERNS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE COMPANY/ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY.

Area of Internship: Non-profit assistance
Date of Internship: May 2005-Oct 2005

Brief Description of Company or Organization: BAAC is a community based not for profit organization that serves as the foundation of arts in the community by managing the John Waldron Arts Center and delivering high quality arts programming and services including arts education, performances, exhibitions and gallery shop, regional services to supports artists and arts organizations, and an arts information website.

Description of Duties: This position will support the BAAC’s Gallery Program. Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to: assist in the producing Arts Fair on the Square, BAAC’s annual outdoor art show—assist in special events associated with exhibits and other gallery programs—produce media materials to support gallery events and projects.

Student Feedback
Best Liked: I loved how there was a lot of contact with different individuals and the community and really enjoyed seeing something I helped create become and active living thing and an experience for people.

Least Liked: Some of the advisors were so busy that there was often not much time devoted to actual training or teaching sessions about the business. Also, some associates did not carry themselves in a professional manner.

Contact Info
122 Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: (334) 310-0111