EFA

SEEKING 2013 SUMMER INTERNS!  

The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts Studio Program provides subsidized studio space for over 75 contemporary artists through a juried membership process.

EFA Studio Program internships provide a unique opportunity to work directly with artists in their studios and actively contribute to the creation of exhibitions and programs, while gaining exposure to the inner-workings of a multi-faceted, non-profit arts space. Ideal candidates will be committed to learning about contemporary art and arts administration. A complete listing of our current member artists can be found on our website: http://www.efanyc.org/studio-members.

EFA Studio Program Artist Assistant intern:
- Acting as Artist Assistants to EFA Studio Program Member Artists.
- Attending to daily office administrative duties (listed below).

EFA Studio Program Documentary intern:
- Photographing all EFA Studios events – including office exhibitions, openings, lectures, and special events.
- Shooting and editing short “Artist in the Studios” videos by interviewing our member artists. Sample videos can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/user/studiosefa
- Attending to daily office administrative duties (listed below).
- Please note that we have limited technology available.

Daily office administrative duties:
- Overseeing all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Artist News Blog) in collaboration with the EFA Studio Program staff.
- Assisting with planning our annual EFA Open Studios event – attended by over 2,600 people in 2012.
- Processing Membership applications and paperwork.
- Creating information for the website and newsletters.
- Working on research projects involving artists, non-profits, and residency programs.
- Interacting directly with our member artists and scheduling time to work with the artists.

Qualifications:
- Junior, Senior, or Graduate student with related major and/or interest in contemporary art
- Proficiency in Mac applications, Microsoft Office, and Adobe CS preferred
- Basic office skills (filing, phones, data entry)
- Ability to assist artists and handle artwork
- Personal experience working on Facebook and Twitter

Availability:
We are currently looking for summer interns to begin in May/June and remain through August 2013.

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SHORT-TERM STUDIOS

One of three programs at EFA, the EFA Studio Program is part of a community that includes EFA Project Space and the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop (RBPMW). The Studio Program provides artists the rare opportunity to work in a professional arts community inside Manhattan and in close proximity to the city’s primary gallery districts.

EFA STUDIOS, located on west 39^th street in the Fashion District, is close to Times Square & all subway lines, with 24-hour access and security on premises. All studios are private with individual climate control. Studios are for workspace only (not to be used as living space.) Lease terms are month to month. Currently available studios range from approximately 280-580 sq ft and from $840 - $1,740 per month, each a different size and configuration. Short-term rental is separate and independent from the EFA Studio Membership Program. Please visit www.efanyc.org/studios for more information about the EFA Studio Program.

Please email: studios@efanyc.org for an application and more information.