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Sample Art Internship Resume

Sample Resume for Applying to an Art Internship

By Penny Loretto, About.com Guide

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College coursework, an interest in art, and art experience are all essential pieces of an effective art resume. Many colleges have their own museums and galleries where students can learn, tutor, and intern to get hands on experience working in the arts.

Samantha R. Gray
54 East Connecticut Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
sgray@ocean.edu
(Home) (302) 333-5555
(Cell) (313) 444-6666

EDUCATION

Pratt Institute School of Art and Design, Brooklyn, NY, May 20XX
Bachelors in Art Education and Design
Overall GPA: 3.32; Art Education Major GPA: 3.45; Honor Society 20XX – 20XX

Study Abroad, University of Paris, Paris, France, Spring 20XX
Completed courses in Art History, Art Design, Art Composition, Art Education

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

CityArts, New York, NY, Summer 20XX
Intern

Created mural along with affected families depicting aftermath of 911

Researched funding resources and prepared grant applications

Organized gala celebration and auction to increase funding opportunities

Guggenheim Museum, New York, NY, Summer 20XX
Intern

Aided children ages 5 – 8 in creative process using collection of Spanish paintings

Supervised pre-school groups in developing personal art scrapbooks

Maintained and posted new exhibits online

Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY, Summer 20XX
Tour Guide

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pratt Institute of Art and Design, New York, NY, Spring 20XX
Student Art Competition

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

New York Public Interest Group, New York, NY, Summer 20XX

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Pratt Monthly Newsletter, Pratt Institute, Fall 20XX
Art Designer

SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAVEL

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Photoshop, PC and Mac, Internet.
Proficient in written and spoken German.
Traveled to London, Paris, Barcelon, and Rome.

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Penny Loretto
Internships Guide

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