Penn Students
Student Advisory Board
The Arthur Ross Gallery Student Advisory Board at the University of Pennsylvania serves as the liaison between Penn students and the Gallery.
Comprising of students form diverse disciplines, levels, and courses of study, the Student Advisory Board commits itself to providing inroads for all students seeking greater contact with the Gallery and the arts on campus.
As a member of the Student Advisory Board, you will aid in planning student events, brainstorming student engagement opportunities, and facilitating the Gallery’s mission of expanding Penn students’ knowledge of art and art history.
The Student Advisory Board meets monthly during the academic year, culminating with a student-run and attended celebration in the Spring semester.
To Apply
For more information, please contact Elizabeth McClafferty, Interim Gallery Manager & Public Engagement Coordinator, at eamccla@upenn.edu. To apply, please use the subject line “Student Advisory Board Application” and include the following: name, email, phone, major/minor, graduation date (year), a brief statement of interest, and resume.
Student Docent Program
The Arthur Ross Gallery Student Docent Program offers a unique opportunity to meet staff members and guest curators as you develop and provide gallery tours for the Penn community and public.
This program invites you to creatively and enthusiastically interact with visitors to the Arthur Ross Gallery’s exhibitions. Tours are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays, and occasionally during the week upon request.
The Student Docent Program runs concurrently with the Gallery’s exhibitions, and applicants are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. Training takes place at the start of each exhibition, concurrent with the new semester.
To Apply
This is a paid opportunity. To apply, please contact Elizabeth McClafferty, Interim Gallery Manager & Public Engagement Coordinator, at eamccla@upenn.edu, with the subject line “Student Docent Program” and the following: name, email, phone, major/minor, graduation date (year), relevant course work, and a brief statement of interest.
Internships
Arthur Ross Gallery Interns will have a highly interactive, hands-on experience as they become familiar with the overall organizational structure of the Gallery and its role as an art institution within the University of Pennsylvania.
Intern positions are hired for the academic year.
- Digital Media Intern
From running the Gallery’s social media accounts to documenting our live events, this position is integral to the successful functioning of the Gallery. The Digital Media Intern will work closely with staff to generate promotional materials for the Gallery’s exhibitions and programming. - Gallery Intern
The Gallery Intern will collaborate with staff on substantive projects related to the Gallery’s exhibitions, as well as perform administrative operations. Gallery Interns will learn hands-on about the many aspects of managing an ambitious exhibition, including: condition reporting, budgeting, exhibition design, loan agreements, adjunct programming, marketing, and community engagement.
To Apply
For more information regarding the following opportunities, and to learn how to apply, please contact Elizabeth McClafferty, Interim Gallery Manager & Public Engagement Coordinator, at eamccla@upenn.edu.
This internship was an important first step for me as a student to explore my personal and professional goals. I was invited and encouraged to propose new ideas, as well as receiving the appropriate assistance and instructions, many of which were really useful and hands-on.
Xiaoyang Hua, University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2024