Scholars @ Silver Eye
Scholars @ Silver Eye are college seniors from Point Park University, the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, or other Pittsburgh area universities who have demonstrated an interest in photography, graphic design, arts education, art history, arts administration or museum studies. These students are selected after a competitive application process to participate in a year-long, intensive, work-based training program at Silver Eye.
Scholars are paid for their time and spend 8 hours per week at Silver Eye, including attendance at a mandatory weeklyScholars meeting. These meetings focus on different topics each week and aim to help students develop a deep understanding of Silver Eye's mission and goals, as well as their own creative and professional aspirations.
Scholars @ Silver Eye become integral members of our creative community and are highly valued members of the team.
Scholars @ Silver Eye Are:
• Senior undergraduate students
• Active members of a creative community
• Passionate about learning and working within a creative field
• Collaborative with Silver Eye staff and fellow student scholars
• Highly motivated, organized, and enthusiastic about communicating their love of contemporary art and photography
Scholars @ Silver Eye Learn:
• How an arts nonprofit operates and how we support artists and communities through original exhibitions, unique programs, and our digital lab and education center, The Lab @ Silver Eye.
• How to be ambassadors for Silver Eye, welcoming and educating visitors about our exhibitions during weekly shifts at the gallery
• To write and communicate clearly for a general audience
• How to develop and produce original exhibitions and publications
• To develop and enhance practical skills such as fine art printing, scanning, framing, matting, and art handling
Commitment:
The Scholars @ Silver Eye program runs for two semesters, beginning each Fall. Attendance at Silver Eye events and exhibition openings is required, as are some Saturday shifts. Scholars report to Helen Trompeteler, Deputy Director & Director of Programs.
This is a paid position requiring a weekly commitment of eight hours.
Eligibility:
This program offers students an opportunity to learn about the operations of a nonprofit arts institution and to work alongside a diverse range of emerging and mid-career artists. Prior experience in a museum, gallery, or arts nonprofit is not required. However, candidates must possess strong communication and writing skills, along with a desire to pursue a career in a creative field.
About Silver Eye:
Silver Eye promotes the power of contemporary photography as a fine art medium by creating original exhibitions, unique educational programming, and a space for artists to learn, create, and connect through our digital lab and education center, The Lab @ Silver Eye. Our programs are dedicated to supporting the work of emerging, mid-career, and under-recognized artists and sharing that work with our diverse audience in engaging and meaningful ways.
Interested in becoming a Scholar? Email: helen@silvereye.org