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Real Art Ways
Is Growing!

Real Art Ways is an equal opportunity employer.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and talented people for the following positions:


.: PARK ART COORDINATOR
.: CAFÉ STAFF
.: INTERNSHIPS

.: VISUAL ARTS INTERN

Park Art Coordinator

Real Art Ways is looking for someone to coordinate our seven-week summer program, Park Art.
 
Park Art is for children ages 5 ­ 14 and meets in Day Park (across the street from Real Art Ways) Monday ­ Thursday, 1:00pm ­ 5:00pm from July 7, 2008 through August 14, 2008. Park Art is an informal, drop-in art program that serves the children in the Parkville neighborhood.
 
Candidates should be well-organized artists or musicians with experience working with children and young adults. Responsibilities include: planning activities and projects for the Park Art program, purchasing supplies and supervising other participating artists and musicians.
 
This temporary position pays $15/hour with an expected schedule of 25 ­ 30 hours/week, with one planning week prior to the start of the program and one week after program ends to wrap up and create program report. Interested candidates should e-mail cover letter and resume to Trudi Lebron, Program Coordinator.



Café Staff

Real Art Ways is currently accepting applications for part time employment at our café.  Prospective employees should possess some employment history in café or restaurant service.  Responsibilities include opening and closing duties, handling cash, preparing coffee drinks, and answering questions regarding Real Art Ways and the surrounding area.  Applicants should be at least twenty-one (21) years old.  Please forward resumes to Lori-Beth Muñoz via email or at 56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT 06106.



Summer Internships

Real Art Ways, a 32-year-old alternative arts center, is looking for interns. Each internship runs for approximately 10-12 weeks at a minimum of 12 hours/week and requires interns to gallery attend once a month. As all Real Art Ways internships are unpaid, we seek interns who are eligible for college credit.

Visual Arts Intern
Interns must be reliable, detail-oriented individuals who will help with the organization of gallery exhibitions and day-to-day tasks of the Visual Arts Department. This position will include computer-related work, filing, and organizing artist folders for exhibitions. Applicants should have basic knowledge of Macintosh programs, as well as good verbal and written communication skills. Interns must also be willing and able to roll up their sleeves and help out with gallery maintenance (lighting, etc.), installation of shows, shipping, painting pedestals, running errands, and gallery attending. Duties will vary. Applicants must be able to attend Real Art Ways' art openings on May 15, June 19, July 17, and August 21.

Please send resume and cover letter to: Phoebe Augustine, Visual Arts Coordinator, 56 Arbor St., Hartford, CT 06106.

Education Intern
Education Intern will be responsible for assisting with the coordination of our summer Neighborhood Studios program. Duties will include scheduling interviews, record keeping, attending program meetings, running errands, program reports, and other duties as needed. Intern will also supervise activities during program hours and serve as a mentor to our apprentices.

Candidates should have some interest and experience with digital filmmaking or digital photography. Basic knowledge of Macintosh Microsoft Office Suite is a must. Excellent organizational skills and attention to details will be required for this position. Applicants should have a desire to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment.

The education intern will work 15-25 hours a week from 5/19-6/20 & 8/4-8/15, and Monday- Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-1pm during program weeks, 6/25-8/2.

Those interested in applying should email a cover letter and resume to Trudi Lebron at tlebron@realartways.org.



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