Opportunities at First City Art Center offer the chance to become an integral part of our work as a unique organization dedicated to community-minded arts and culture.
FCAC currently has opportunities available for the following:
Arts Administration/Education Internship
The Arts Administration/Education Intern will gain experience working at a nonprofit art center under the direction of FCAC staff. The intern will assist with program planning, implementation of curriculum, and daily administrative operations of the organization. The position may be tailored depending on the applicant’s major, experience, career interests, and skills. The Arts Administration/Education Internship provides an invaluable opportunity to explore career possibilities within the art field. Internship dates are flexible.
Ceramics Internship – POSITION AVAILABLE NOW!
The Ceramics internship is a 6-month position that provides emerging clay artists with professional experience in an active, public-access studio. Working under the supervision of the Ceramics Studio Manager and Ceramics Instructors, the intern gains an in-depth understanding of maintenance and operation of a variety of ceramics equipment, assisting in recycling clay, mixing glazes, firing kilns and working with clay artists of all levels. Interns will work 15- 20 hours per week and should expect to lift up to 50 pounds in their regular duties. A monthly stipend and studio access are provided. Internship terms run from February 1-July 31, August 1-January 30th.
Post-BFA Glass Internship – NEXT POSITION AVAILABLE Beginning Feb. 1st, 2019
The Glass internship is a 6-month position that provides emerging glass artists with professional experience in an active, public-access studio. Working under the supervision of the Glass Studio Manager and Glass Arts Fellow, the intern gains an in-depth understanding of maintenance and operation of a variety of glass-working equipment, assisting in programming and working with glass makers of all levels. Interns will work 15- 20 hours per week and should expect to lift up to 50 pounds in their regular duties. A monthly stipend and studio access are provided. Internship terms run from February 1-July 31, August 1-January 30th.
Ceramics Mentorship Program
First City Art Center is proud to offer FREE comprehensive ceramics instruction to six high school students 9th – 11th grade in Escambia and Santa Rosa County. This is an introductory course in Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel, a 6-Week program starting on Friday, Oct. 12th, and will continue each Friday until November 16th, 2018