2022 Application information will be available soon.
Review of applications will begin March 1st.
Complete applications must be received by March 15th.
Award notifications will be made by April 1st.
Touchstone’s Summer Internship Program is an intensive 10-25 week work-study program (May – September) where emerging artists, graduate, and undergraduate students learn studio management and operations while refining their artistic skills and working with some of the country’s best artists. Two categories of summer interns are available based on skill level and equipment familiarity. Participants will have teaching opportunities as well as time for the exploration of ideas in an immersive and supportive craft community. Interns will be exposed to a network of regional and national instructors who will serve as role models for sustainable creative careers and given opportunities that will advance their artistic training while further developing their work and professional practices. Touchstone is committed to fostering the next generation of artists who will carry on the traditions of American craft forms. Interns receive a small weekly stipend, lodging, meals, and studio access.
Touchstone provides the opportunity for motivated, creative individuals to serve as studio technician interns from May through September. A qualified candidate for a Studio Technician Internship, should possess a strong working knowledge and understanding of the daily operations of their designated studio, as they oversee and help to carry out workshop programming within that studio. The main goal of the program is to ensure that each studio’s workshops and other special programming are executed in an efficient, enjoyable, and safe manner for students. Studio Technician Interns may be asked to assist with non-studio duties in other areas on campus. Positions are available in blacksmithing, ceramics, glass, and metals/jewelry.
Studio Technician Intern Benefits:
Studio Technician Intern Qualifications:
Studio Technician Intern Duties:
To Apply: Please submit a single PDF document of the materials outlined below to Travis Winters, Programs Manager, at twinters@touchstonecrafts.org.
Applications are due by March 15th.
Please feel free to reach out to twinters@touchstonecrafts.org or call (724) 329-1370 with questions
Touchstone provides the opportunity for motivated, creative individuals to serve as studio assistant interns for the 2021 season from May through September. The Studio Assistant Intern position is designed for someone who is looking to learn more about the daily operations and inner workings of their designated studio area as they work side by side with the Studio Technician. The goal of the program is to ensure that each studio’s workshops and other special programming are executed in an efficient, enjoyable, and safe manner for students. Studio Assistant Interns may be asked to assist with non-studio duties in other areas of campus. Studio Assistant Interns may be assigned to one or more specific studios, but may have responsibilities in all operating studios.
Studio Assistant Intern Benefits:
Studio Assistant Intern Qualifications:
Studio Assistant Intern Duties:
To Apply: Please submit a single PDF document of the materials outlined below to Travis Winters, Programs Manager, at twinters@touchstonecrafts.org.
Applications are due by March 15th
Please feel free to reach out to twinters@touchstonecrafts.org or call (724) 329-1370 with questions