Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Lower East Side Printshop is the largest and oldest openly accessible printmaking studio in New York City. Interns are involved in all aspects of maintaining a vibrant non-profit workshop. Programs include artist residencies, fine art publishing, classes, exhibitions, lectures, and artists’ talks. Participating artists are of all creative backgrounds and career stages, including today's most acclaimed artists.

The Printshop’s internships offer opportunities to learn and hone printmaking skills, gain collaborating experience, meet exciting artists and art professionals, learn about contemporary art, get an insider’s perspective on the New York City contemporary art community, and help produce new artwork that pushes the boundaries of traditional printmaking.

Internships are available throughout the year. Interns are expected to have some working knowledge of printmaking. Regular attendance and a commitment to the program are required.

Duties include:
• Assisting the master printers with new print projects made with artists in residence
• Preparing and organizing materials for classes and other programs in the studio
• Assisting staff with presenting public exhibitions, lectures, and other special events
• Maintaining the studios and facilities
• Light administrative tasks and data entry

Internships are unpaid, but students can receive credit or free studio time in exchange for their donated time. Free studio time equals the amount of volunteering time, and is available Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 noon - 6pm.

Requirements:
• Basic printmaking skills and interest in contemporary art.
• Regular attendance and commitment to the program.

Hours: One to three days per week (two is preferable), Monday – Friday, 10am-6pm, for a minimum commitment of two/three months.

Application Requirements:
• Current resume of work experience
• Letter of intent explaining why internship at LESP is important to you and what experience you would bring to the position. Also state which weekdays you might be available to work.
• One letter of reference

DEADLINE: November 1, 2009

Please send application materials by standard mail postmarked by the deadline (do not e-mail any materials).

This opportunity is sponsored by: Lower East Side Printshop, Inc. We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Administrative & Clerical Arts & Crafts This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Arts & Culture Education & Schools We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X Evening Monthly Contact Person: Courtenay Finn, Program Coordinator, (212) 673-5390, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 306 W. 37th Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10018 (See a map) Directions: Take the A or C train to 34th Street and walk north. Or take the B,Q,F,V,2or 3 trains to 34th Street and walk Northwest. We are between 8th and 9th Avenues. Please take the north elevators to the 6th Floor.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 34th Street,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5-15   Nearest Bus Stop: M-34, 5 minute walk Web Site: http://printshop.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Manhattan Volunteer Shifts Hours: One to three days per week (two is preferable), Monday – Friday, 10am-6pm, for a minimum commitment of two/three months.