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At SPARC, we believe one of the most important components of "community cultural development" is the support and training of the next generation of practitioners. Whether you're an artist, activist, educator, digital wiz, or administrator, coming to work with us for a period of time in an area of your interest or in the field of general support will strengthen and broaden your perspective as well as give you key insights into the world of political public art that interacts with the community. We can promise that each day at SPARC will bring incredibly hard work which is always versatile and fast paced. If you would like to apply for an internship position, please fill out this form. CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM.
Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC)
Creating Sites of Public Memory Since 1976
Professor Judith F. Baca, Founder/Artistic Director
Debra J.T. Padilla, Executive Director
More Info about our Internship Program
SPARC accepts applicants for college-credit or volunteer interns for 10-week periods during the summer and pre-determined periods throughout academic school semesters/quarters. The internships are primarily available to students interested in the fields of public art, Chicano/a art, ethnic studies, women’s studies, graphic design, digital preservation and archiving.
Areas of interest:
SPARC will consider internships in the following areas:
Mural Programs
SPARC
accepts applications for those intern candidates interested in the
production, preservation and presentation of murals. Current focus is
on the restoration of The Great Wall of Los Angeles and our Save LA Murals Campaign. Responsibilities
include but are not limited to: mural production and/or restoration
assistance including prepping wall, site, painting, community canvasing/outreach, removal of graffiti tagging on murals and working with youth participants.
Mural Resource and Education Center (MREC)
SPARC accepts applications for those intern candidates interested in the field of library sciences and digital archiving. Projects would focus on administrative needs of the organization. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: scanning, archiving, organization and maintenance of art files, cataloguing, working with educators to encourage utilization of SPARC’s one of a kind archive via our Educational CD Sets.
UCLA/SPARC Cesar Chavez Digital Mural Lab
SPARC accepts applications for those intern candidates interested in the creation of public art using digital technologies and also have an interest in graphic design. Projects would focus on completion of various work orders in a timely fashion. Responsibilities include but are not limited to Photoshop image work (intermediate level), scanning, large format digital printing, print cutting, updating website, CD authoring, video capture, logging and graphic design work for promotion of SPARC’s work.
Art Administration
SPARC
accepts applications for those intern candidates interested in the
field of art administration. Projects would focus on administrative
needs of the organization. Responsibilities include but are not
limited to: general research of grants funding, special fundraising
campaigns, writing, support to key staff of SPARC, special projects,
assistance with the public, gallery sitting and helping with SPARC
events.
INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE FORM
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