Monthly Newsletters
April 2023
Opportunities:
Art Cataloguer Internship
The Antonio Raimo Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia is hiring a paid intern to assist cataloguing and researching their collection. Current students and graduates are able to apply.
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CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is awarding a $3,000 scholarship for full-time African American or Black students pursuing a degree in the visual arts. The deadline to apply is April 14th.
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Gibbes Museum of Art Head Preparator
The Gibbes Museum in Charleston, SC is hiring a full-time preparator with a bachelor's degree in studio art, museum studies, or a related field (i.e., art history). 2 years preparations or art handling experience are required.
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Events:
Coastal's Rebecca Bryan art gallery is currently installing the senior student exhibition. Come see the seniors' hard work when the show opens!
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Every Thursday through April 20th from 5PM-8PM, Brookgreen Gardens is Hosting Dinner a la Art, an after-hours viewing of Rodin: Contemplation and Dreams – Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collections at the Brookgreen Harvest Restaurant.
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News:
The International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina recently announced their highly-anticipated opening date for Tuesday, June 27. Opening Events are to be announced.
March 2023
Opportunities:
CMA Assistant/Associate Curator
The Columbia Museum of art is hiring an assistant/associate curator with a BA in art history or a related field and 2+ years curatorial experience.
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CMA Curatorial and Engagement Fellowship
The Columbia Museum of Art is hiring a fellow to coordinate arts education programs and events. A BA in art history or a related field is required and 2+ years of educational, programmatic, and/or curatorial experience.
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WTC Adjunct Instructor
Williamsburg Technical College is hiring an adjunct art instructor. MA required, prior experience preferred.
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Events:
This Thursday, March 16th, visit the Florence County Museum for a free docent-led tour of the Florence County Museum. Exhibits include art and poetry about Francis Marion.
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Monday, March 20th, Dr. Baltes will host a talk at the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium in Brookgreen Gardens, examining the modern adaptations of Greek Mythology at Brookgreen. Attendance is free with garden admission.
This Thursday, March 16th, visit the Florence County Museum for a free docent-led tour of the Florence County Museum. Exhibits include art and poetry about Francis Marion.
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Monday, March 20th, Dr. Baltes will host a talk at the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium in Brookgreen Gardens, examining the modern adaptations of Greek Mythology at Brookgreen. Attendance is free with garden admission.
News:
The SC Arts Commission recently found that South Carolina's arts sector has an estimated $14.1 billion dollar impact on the state's economy, totaling 123,550 jobs and 360.2 million in tax revenue. This marks a 45% increase from the 2018 report.
February 2023
Opportunities:
Nasher Museum Summer Internship
Duke University's Nasher Museum of Art is accepting applications until March 10th for a paid internship. The program is intended for students in underrepresented groups in the arts. Check the application website to verify your eligibility.
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Museum of the Cherokee Collections Internship
The Museum of the Cherokee in Walhalla, South Carolina is seeking "a knowledgeable and current student with a passion for Cherokee history and visual culture." No deadline is specified, visit our website to see the full listing.
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Community Engagement Coordinator
CofC Halsey institute is seeking an outreach coordinator with an undergraduate degree in Arts Education, Art History, Museum Studies, or Arts Management. See website for listing
Events:
Brookgreen Gardens is currently holding an exhibition of sculptures by prolific artist Auguste Rodin. See website for more information.
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January 2023
Opportunities:
SC State Museum Art Curator
Bachelor's degree required, deadline closes January 30th (Friday). See full listing on Government Jobs:
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Brookgreen Gardens Art and History Collections Preparator
No formal education requirements but knowledge of artistic significance and basic power tools is preferred. Email cover letter, CV, and salary requirements to: Darlene Borges at dborges@brookgreen.org with Art & History Collections Preparator in the subject line. The position will remain open until filled. See link for full listing:
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Events:
Coastal's Rebecca Bryan Art Gallery recently opened a new show titled archiTERRRA, by artist Marcia Wolfson Ray. The reception will be held January 19th (Thursday) from 4:30-6:30. See the artist's website:
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The Myrtle Beach Art Museum will open a new exhibition titled Estuary Blues, by artist Jennifer York. Admission is always free. More info on the museum's website:
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News:
CCU Art History and Art Studio BFA major Frances Ludwig was recently awarded the SC Humanities Undergraduate Student Scholarship. Applying for newsletter opportunities pays off, folks!
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November 2022
Opportunities:
Rebecca Randall Bryan Gallery Assistant
•Great opportunity for art and art history majors to gain gallery experience
•Email Jim Arendt with inquiries
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Boston Museum of Fine Arts Internships
•Opportunities in graphic design, exhibition research, digitization, conservation etc.
•Apply by December 2nd for spring session, March 24th for summer.
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Charlotte Mint Museum Internships
•Opportunities in management, archives, collections, communications and more.
•Apply by March 8th for summer session.
Events:
Brookgreen Gardens' annual Nights of 1000 candles will be held through January 1st. The galleries will also hold holiday themed exhibitions.
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Natalie Daise: The Greens in My Garden Exhibition will be on display at the free Myrtle Beach Art Museum Through December 31st.
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The Columbia Art Museum is hosting a black tie gala fundraising event with food, music, and more. Supports community outreach and art education.
News:
As predicted, more artwork is being vandalized because we keep talking about it. Read about every work attacked so far and arrests that have been made here:
This Monday, archaeologists published a discovery of artifacts from a Bronze age Chinese civilization. The ~4,000 year old objects reveal new information about the civilization's community practices. Read the publication here:
October 2022
Opportunities:
The Myrtle Beach Art Museum Internship
•Internship opportunity in art education for 1-3 credits.
•Can be arranged for coming spring or fall. Email Stephanie Miller if interested.
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Asheville Art Museum Internship
•Communications, Curatorial, Learning & Engagement, Visitor Services opportunities
•Apply by November 1st for Spring semester, March 1st for summer, and July 1st for fall.
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For brevity, the opportunities listed here are primarily local. For more internship and fellowship opportunities, click here.
Events:
News:
The Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage will present “The Supper Table,” an homage to Judy Chicago and a unique exhibit about South Carolina women from July 9 – December 31, 2022. A virtual tour is available on the event site.
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Natalie Daise: The Greens in My Garden Exhibition will be on display at the free Myrtle Beach Art Museum Through December 31st.
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The Columbia Art Museum will host Arts & Draughts November 11th, featuring live music, arts activities, interactive experiences and more.
The Saint Teresa Community Outreach and Empowerment (STCOE) has developed an African American History Trail in Lake City as well as a Virtual Tour, soon to be available on the Echoes Explorer mobile app.
300 antiquities valued over $4 million were returned to India, as part of an investigation into Subhash Kapoor, “one of the most prolific commodities smugglers in the world,” according to US authorities.
September 2022
Columbia Art Museum
•Amanda McCavour: Bright Little Day Museum Stars exhibit, on display through October 2nd.
•Craft in America: A Conversation, September 22nd, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
•Mud in the Moment, a live pottery demonstration. September 24th, 10:00am - 1:00pm.
•Behind the Collection public tour, September 25th, 1:00 - 2:00pm.
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Myrtle Beach Art Museum
•The World of Frida Exhibit will be on display through September 24th. •Natalie Daise: The Greens in My Garden exhibit will be on display October 4th - December 31st.
•The Art of Collecting lecture series, featuring a talk from CCU's Dr. Howie. Beginning October 18th - November 15th.
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Other Events:
•The Columbia Jubilee festival will celebrate Black arts and culture September 17th.
•The SC Humanities festival, hosted by the Allendale Rural Arts team, is hosting events until September 18th.
•On September 22nd, the Charleston Museum will host a lecture with a Curator of Historic Textiles, entitled A Legacy in Silk: Eliza Lucas Pinckney’s Gown.
•Art in the Park will return to Market Common October 8th.
•The US Latinx Art Forum will host a free virtual talk of Latinx artists October 12th
CIE Fellowship
•paid student/faculty research hub
•open to all majors
•deadline September 30th
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National Portrait Gallery Winter/Spring 2023 Internship:
•deadline November 10th, 2022
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SC Humanities Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarships:
•$1,500 awarded to any humanities major •deadline November 4th
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News:
•The free Myrtle Beach Arts & Gallery Trail guide is now available to the public.
•A free public art trail detailing SC history was launched in Columbia’s old mill district.
•Over $19 million in antiquities were seized and repatriated from the Met Museum, in a continued effort to return cultural artifacts to their country of origin.