Internship
stop-gap projects is looking for an intern! We’re interested in working with an artist (or arts-engaged) person who wants to share their skills and develop some new ones through hands-on experience working with an artist-run gallery.
About the position:
stop-gap projects is an artist-run gallery and curatorial project. We are a space for contemporary art in Columbia, MO that prioritizes spatial experimentation, material and cultural conversations, and artist collaborations. We’re looking to bring on an intern for 4-6 hours a week, with Friday availability required. Like all positions at stop-gap projects, this is a volunteer position (unpaid). If you are currently a student, course credit is an option.
The intern will support the gallery mission in many ways, including staffing open hours, assisting with install/de-install of shows, helping set-up for receptions, and contributing to the upkeep of the space. The intern will also help with curatorial tasks, promotional efforts, fundraising, and community outreach. We will also work with the intern to identify experience and skills they would like to develop (writing, exhibition design, art handling, etc) and include them in projects that will be productive and educational.
Desired qualities:
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently
- Project oriented, able to see something through from start to finish
- Creative and enthusiastic, with willingness to share ideas
- Likes to work collaboratively
- Excellent communication skills and time management
- Sense of humor and ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Enjoys problem solving
- Knowledge and interest in contemporary art
-Familiarity with our programming (you’ve been to the gallery before!)
- Detail oriented and dependable
- Design skills/ photoshop knowledge desirable
-Basic tool use desirable
- Comfortable talking with people, welcoming them to the space, and talking about art
To apply, send email to with subject line “INTERNSHIP APPLICATION” to stop.gap.projects@gmail.com and include theses materials:
Resume (with past work experience)
A short (no more than a page) cover letter that introduces yourself and describes some of the skills you have, and the skills you would like to develop. (note that many sorts of skills can be applicable! From having graphic design or video editing skills to social media savvy, to social skills. Maybe you are good at talking to people about art, maybe you are really good at organizing words or organizing files or tool boxes– or all the above!)
And then, a response to these two questions:
Have you seen a show at stop-gap projects? What is your favorite show you’ve been to/seen?
If you were going to curate an imagined exhibition featuring any two artists, who would you pair together and why? What would the show be called and what would you want to express?
We are looking to fill this vital position as soon as possible and will review applications as they come in. Apply by September 3rd! (Extended due date)
If we think you are a good fit and we would like to discuss the position with you further, we will contact you and arrange an interview.