Residencies & Internships

Opportunities listed here include but are not limited to fellowships, volunteer programs, and residencies.

Collaborative Curatorial Fellowship- Visual Art Exchange

The selected Fellow (or collaborative team) will be awarded a $5,000 stipend to spend six months building their own creative project with the full support of VAE’s staff, board, resources, and network! In addition to their stipend, the Fellow will have a $5,000 budget to produce their project, pay artists and steering committee members, and create programming. Deadline April

The Gondring Residency in Woodworking- Sawtooth School for Visual Art

A one-year program that offers emerging woodworkers the opportunity to develop their skills and gain valuable teaching experience in a supportive and welcoming environment. Previous experience working in a wood shop is strongly preferred.  Deadline May 15

Ceramic Artist in Residence- Sawtooth School for Visual Art

The Ceramics Residency program is a one-year commitment. Three residents, two in wood firing and one in electric/gas firing, Deadline May 15

Social Media Intern- Southern Documentary Fund

We are seeking a Social Media Intern, Convening Intern, and a Database/ Research Intern to become valuable assets to our team! General information for the three positions is listed in link.

Outreach Intern- NC Museum of Art

The goal of this internship is to provide learning and mentorship opportunities for college students across North Carolina pursuing degrees in studio art, arts management, or arts education. Students who are interested in working with local practicing artists in rural communities statewide will benefit from guiding and teaching local youth in a classroom or group studio setting.

Internships- NC Museum of Art

The NCMA offers an on-site internship program with the possibility of occasional remote work. We are excited to give you the opportunity to have an NCMA staff mentor, docent support, and a cohort of intern peers from colleges in North Carolina and beyond. Deadlines December 15 for spring semester (February 7–April 12) April 15 for summer semester (June 5–August 9)

Paid Social Media Intern- Southern Documentary Fund

We are looking for an energetic and engaging, technically inclined, social media influencer to help SDF tell its story and expand our social media reach. 

Resident Artists Program -Odyssey Clayworks

This opportunity is designed for artist whose medium is clay and other natural materials. The deadline for submission is rolling.

Resident Artist Program -The Residency at 821

The Residency at 821 is an independent artists’ space for emerging and established artists who are looking for a place to reflect and create away from their usual environment. The deadline for submission is rolling.

Vacancies on the Durham Cultural Advisory Board -The City of Durham:

Vacancies are open until positions are filled.

Volunteer Teaching Assistant Program -Raleigh Little Theatre:

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.