AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

Intern will work with the LACE team to support the production of LACE exhibitions and events. This position provides the opportunity to learn about the installation of the upcoming Art Against Empire, an exhibition of over 100 works from the archives of the Center for the Study of Political Graphics. Intern will work directly with the Assistant Director and Gallery Supervisor, as well as the artists and curators, to develop production plans and supervise LACE curatorial staff during the installation of the exhibition. This position provides hands-on experience in gallery operations and a point of entry to contemporary art.

Responsibilities include:
. assist LACE production team in the installation of upcoming exhibition and events,
. support the reorganization of LACE's facilities,
. inventory and organize installation tools and assets,
. ensure quality of visitors' experience through facility maintenance,
. perform clerical duties, including answering phone calls and sorting mail,
. greet visitors and tracking attendance during gallery shifts,
. assist during special events

Requirements include:
. experience with installation support,
. willingness to work with a hands-on team environment,
. technical experience (a/v operation) is a plus.

For more information on LACE programs, visit to www.welcometolace.org.

TIME COMMITMENT
Minimum 3-month commitment. Weekday schedule is flexible.

TO APPLY
Send a resume and a cover letter explaining the reasons for your interest in this position to: geneva@welcometolace.org

Applications will be accepted a rolling basis.

For further information, please contact Geneva via e-mail or at (323) 957-1777 x 17.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Art Against Empire uses the power of posters to document 60 years of opposition to U.S. interventions into the domestic affairs of sovereign nations. Featuring over 100 posters in the LACE, the exhibition spans two dozen sovereign nations and attempts to inform, challenge and inspire by confronting the viewer with images of past struggles that remain powerfully relevant today. Curated by the Center for the Study of Political Graphics.

ABOUT LACE
LACE is a contemporary visual art space that encourages people and projects working across diverse creative forms to interrogate the boundaries of culture and artistic practice. LACE exhibitions, performances, screenings, dialogs and other public forums strive to inspire the public imagination and to expand interactions between art and audience. Located in the heart of Hollywood, LACE contributes to the activation of Los Angeles' urban landscape and champions art's ability to engage with the timely issues that shape local and global life. Become part of LACE's illustrious history today, while ensuring its vibrant future. www.welcometolace.org

from LA Culture Net