Julia Vogl (OC 07) says:"I am writing to inform you about a Winter Term opportunity at my office in NYC.
I have attached the description below and if you could spread the word to those that you think might be interested, that would be great."
Public Art for Public Schools, Winter Term 2008
Are you interested in Architecture, Art, and visiting tons of New York City Public Schools?
Come to NYC for Winter Term and be an intern for the Public Art for Public Schools program run through New York City School Construction Authority.
The program, is somewhat like Art Rental for New York City schools, yet it does a lot more then lend out art. Public Art for Public Schools (PAPS) commissions artists to create installations for new schools that are being constructed. It also runs an art adoption program, letting schools that are already in existence choose works from 1,200 pieces in our warehouse for their walls. The Program seeks out artists to create curriculums with students to develop a collaborative public installation for their school. And finally, PAPS maintains a conservation program, visiting the massive collection spread over all five boroughs, and preserving artworks that are in need of attention.
(For more info: http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/SCA/Programs/PAPS/default.htm )
What you would do: As an intern over Winter Term, your main responsibility would be to go on site visits to Public Schools in all five boroughs and do inventory of the collection, as part of a team. There would be some data entry, and site planning, but mostly it would be traveling and seeing different schools and different art works. The collection ranges from Romare Bearden murals, to WPA murals, sculptures, to contemporary installations. You would also spend time with an Oberlin Alum (Julia Vogl 07).
How to Apply: Looking for someone passionate in art/architecture, who is detail oriented. Please send cover letter and resume by November 15th to :
Dr. Michele Cohen
Public Art for Public Schools
mcohen@nycsca.org
