Background
First established in 1974 with donations from over two dozen close friends and supporters of American artist Chaim Gross (1902-91), the Renee & Chaim Gross Foundation is located in the couple's historic Greenwich Village townhouse and the artist's studio space at 526 LaGuardia Place, and opened its doors to the public in 1994.
In 2009, the Foundation expanded its activities and opened to the public the building's third floor, comprised of the Gross's living and dining space. The Foundation stewards an extensive collection of over 12,000 objects that includes Gross's sculptures, drawings, and prints; a photographic archive; and Gross's large personal collection of African, Oceanic, Pre-Columbian, American, and European art that remains installed in the townhouse as Gross had it during his lifetime.
Since 2009 the Foundation has organized original exhibitions both onsite and at local and national venues on Chaim Gross and the history of American art. The Foundation also hosts public lectures and readings by major contemporary writers, poets and scholars. The Renee & Chaim Gross Foundation is a member of Historic Artists' Homes & Studios (HAHS), a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Details
INTERNS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
Curatorial Intern
Overview
For our Summer Curatorial Internship, the Renee & Chaim Gross Foundation is seeking students with interests in art history, research, exhibitions, and public programming. We are a small nonprofit arts organization located in the historic home of and studio of sculptor Chaim Gross. Interns should have interest in the collection, which includes works of African, American, European, Pre-Columbian, Oceanic, and decorative arts.
Project and Responsibilities
The Renee & Chaim Gross Foundation sees this internship as a central part of the organization’s educational mission. In addition to crafting a strong focal research project for the duration of the internship, the Foundation stresses learning about the range of activities and roles within the organization and related institutions.
Although the intern will be under the supervision of the executive director, they are encouraged to speak with all staff members to learn more about their work. The internship work plan includes biweekly field trips to other arts nonprofits, conversations with professionals in the field, and ongoing discussion related to the role of artist-endowed foundations in the art world.
The Curatorial Intern will complete research utilizing collection objects and archival materials.
In collaboration with Foundation staff, intern will work on public programming, exhibition planning, or collections documentation that builds from their research on the collection.
Interns will learn object handling, best practices for historic houses, and participate in activities related to the care and organization of the collection. This opportunity is targeted towards interns who plan to be on-site in New York City for the duration of the internship.
Requirements, Skills, and Qualifications
Successful candidates will have skills in the following areas:
Research, writing, and oral communication.
Familiarity using a variety of applications
Attentive to detail and accuracy.
Must be comfortable working with a small staff as well as working independently.
Must have awareness of their surroundings as there are many art objects throughout the office space.
Compensation
$22.50 per hour
INTERNS WILL WORK 28 HOURS PER WEEK AND ATTEND A MANDATORY OFFSITE PROGRAM DAY ONE DAY PER WEEK WITH THEIR COHORT.
Internship Period: June 2 – August 4
Total Weeks: 9 weeks
Work Hours per Week: 28
Total Hours: 252
Workdays: 4 days per week onsite, 10:30 AM–5:00 PM
PROGRAM DAY:
On Fridays, interns will attend an offsite program day with their cohort.
These hours are separate from the internship hours.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Arts Intern 2025, you must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree and:
Currently enrolled as a full-time rising junior (a current sophomore)
– or –Currently enrolled as a full-time junior – or –
Currently enrolled as a full-time senior graduating by fall 2025.
You must either reside or attend college in New York City.
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