Exhibition Intern
University of Kansas
Internship
On-site
Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Experiential Learning/Shadowing – 50%
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Work Schedule
10-15 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Trang Nguyen
trangnguyen@ku.edu
785-864-1134.
Position Overview
The Spencer Museum of Art is a museum at the University of Kansas with two floors of galleries and a collection that represents different types of art from around the world.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Application deadline is 7/13/2025 at midnight.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
- Learn about and participate in art handling procedures and practices
- Observe and participate in exhibition design basics and aesthetic considerations
- Exposure to basic shop tools, materials, and techniques
- Participate in cross-departmental special projects
- Build artwork mounts and assist in other design/fabrication projects
- Engage in mat cutting, framing, and label production
- Learn and participate in vinyl design and cutting process
- Maintain workspaces, equipment, and inventory of supplies
- Assist with gallery maintenance, such as dusting of artworks
- Assistant with collection record keeping and other administrative and logistical tasks
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Work Schedule
10-15 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Trang Nguyen
trangnguyen@ku.edu
785-864-1134.
- Experience with materials, tools, and shop environment as evident by application materials.
- Willingness to climb ladders and work at heights of up to 26ft or more.
- Eligible for Federal Work Study (please check with the KU Financial Aid Department, 785-864-4700).
- Responsible and dependable as evident by job history on application materials and references.
- Developed acuity/insight as related to visual aesthetics as shown in application materials.
- Interest in art as shown in application materials.
- Museum experience as a volunteer or employee.
- Course study in art, art history, design, or related field.
- Ability to think conceptually as shown in application materials.
Position Overview
The Spencer Museum of Art is a museum at the University of Kansas with two floors of galleries and a collection that represents different types of art from around the world.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Application deadline is 7/13/2025 at midnight.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.