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The CRAFTBOSTON Internship Program was developed in 2001 to provide internships to undergraduate and graduate students seeking to learn about and contribute to the exciting field of contemporary crafts. The internship has a shared focus between event planning, artist relations and arts administration allowing the intern to gain valuable experience in preparation for entry into today’s competitive job market.

CRAFTBOSTON and CRAFTBOSTON Holiday are premiere New England exhibitions and sales of contemporary craft. The show features 110-175 of the most outstanding artists of our time, showcasing one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces in baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, wearables, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper and wood.

CRAFTBOSTON is a large programmatic component of The Society of Arts and Crafts. Established in 1897, SAC is the oldest non-profit crafts organization in the United States. Our mission is to support excellence in crafts by encouraging the creation, exhibition, collection and conservation of the work of craft artists and by educating and promoting public awareness of fine craft.

Interns work directly with the Show Director and Programs Manager on a variety of tasks such as processing artist documents, assembling artist and media materials, coordinating the CRAFTBOSTON preview party, planning and organizing the CRAFTBOSTON volunteer schedule, communicating with CRAFTBOSTON exhibitors via phone and email, as well as daily administrative duties. Interns are integral to successful show preparations as well as an important presence during the event. It is essential that interns are available during CRAFTBOSTON (March 25-29, 2009) and/or CRAFTBOSTON Holiday (November 13-16, 2008).

Participants in the CRAFTBOSTON Internship Program work one to two days a week, for the duration of the summer/fall semester, winter/spring semester or full academic year. College credit can be earned through the intern’s college or university. At this time the internship is unpaid.

Qualifications include:
• An interest in contemporary arts and crafts
• An enthusiastic and reliable nature
• Interest in being involved in the administrative side of a non profit arts organization
• Interest in event planning
• Ability to engage with artists and show attendees
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and design applications preferred

Please call Sarah Cunningham with questions regarding the CRAFTBOSTON internship. We welcome your interest in SAC, and are pleased to provide a stimulating and educational program for qualified applicants.

CRAFTBOSTON Internship Contact: Programs Manager: show@craftboston.org
The Society of Arts and Crafts Search
175 Newbury St., Boston, MA, 02116
Fax: 617-266-5654