Summer Art Camp Intern

Dallas Museum of Art

Feb 12, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Part-time
Starts on Jun 02
Summer Internship
Creative Arts & Fashion
Dallas

Requirements

Current undergraduate or graduate student in art history, art education, studio art, education or the humanities. Course credit for summer 2024 may be obtained, pending school approval
Teaching experience encouraged
Some experience or interest in working with children
Key Qualifications:
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Comfortable presenting to and interacting with children and families
Physical requirements include kneeling, bending, standing, and lifting up to 25 lbs
Ability to speak during program duration without accommodation

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day camp logistics, such as managing drop off, checking children in and out of camp, setting up and cleaning up camp classroom and supplies, and interacting with caregivers
Plan and supervise daily Lunch Bunch for children who attend camp all day
Assist summer camp teachers by facilitating small group discussions, scavenger hunts, and games in the galleries
Assist summer camp teachers by demonstrating various art techniques and helping campers’ problem solve as they work on art projects
Assist DMA education staff with collecting camper feedback on camp content, structure, and activities

Dallas Museum of Art

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Mission & Purpose

Located in the vibrant Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas, the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) ranks among the leading art institutions in the country and is distinguished by its innovative exhibitions and groundbreaking educational programs. At the heart of the Museum and its programs are its comprehensive collections, which encompass more than 24,000 works and span 5,000 years of history, representing a full range of world cultures. The DMA's collections are distinguished in many areas: its contemporary collection is one of the top ten most important of any comprehensive museum in the U.S., and its collection of art from the Americas is world renowned as are its holdings of Decorative Arts, African art, and Indonesian art. Established in 1903, the Museum today welcomes more than 800,000 visitors annually and acts as a catalyst for community creativity, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with a diverse spectrum of programming, from exhibitions and lectures to concerts, literary readings, and dramatic and dance presentations. The Dallas Museum of Art is supported in part by the generosity of Museum members and donors and by the citizens of Dallas through the City of Dallas/Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts. Mission Statement: The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive. The DMA will: Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate. Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art. Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.