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Gallery Internship – Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation   

The Florida Wildlife Corridor is a statewide network of connected lands and waters that supports wildlife and people. Nearly half of the 18-million-acre corridor is still in need of permanent protection. Using a science-based approach, on-the-ground knowledge of the Corridor, and the support of tens of thousands of followers throughout the state and nation, the non-profit organization, the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, works to identify and elevate the most pressing threats and opportunities facing the Corridor. We cultivate awareness and action through film, photography, painting, drawing, mapping, storytelling, and expeditions. 

Wild Space Gallery is founded by the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and located in the Warehouse Arts District of St. Petersburg, Florida. As an extension of the Foundation’s mission, Wild Space Gallery advances awareness of conservation issues within the state of Florida. Exhibits rotate regularly and are presented in an open showcase setting. The gallery features the works of locally and nationally renowned artists whose varied stories display an appreciation of nature and its transformative power to connect, heal, and endure. By curating thought-provoking exhibitions, we create a space where art becomes the vessel for engaging, challenging, and inspiring collaborative ideas towards protecting Florida’s wild places.  

The Gallery Intern will work closely with our Gallery Director and Curator on a variety of projects and in several key roles. The Gallery intern will plan, write, coordinate, and give guided tours of installments for the gallery space, be present in the gallery during opening hours (including Saturday afternoons), help facilitate events, work on special projects and create a project of their own. The ideal candidate will be an organized, passionate, and detail-oriented individual who loves working in a creative team environment and has excellent critical thinking skills, ability to take initiative and work independently, and have some experience in the arts. This internship offers an immersive experience of the local art scene through interfacing with nationally renowned contemporary art and artists and behind-the-scenes access to art exhibitions and events. The Gallery Intern will be expected to intern 15-20 hours per week.  

Additional Requirements: 

  • Attend staff second Saturday Art Walk events, second Saturday’s of each month 
  • Weekly check-in with Gallery Director 
  • Run reception desk and merchandise sales during gallery open hours.  Gallery hours are: Wednesday-Saturday, 2-6pm. 
  • Maintain a gallery events calendar   
  • Available to work Saturdays 
  • Assist with general program operations and administrative tasks 

Learning Exercises: 

  • Learn about each exhibit, and write and perform gallery guide responsibilities for guests (Intern will meet and research each artist, and learn about the exhibit)  
  • Research artists and artwork, local stakeholders and expansion opportunities 
  • Receive training and assist on the install and breakdown of exhibitions per exhibition schedule 
  • Learn gallery event planning and execution 
  • Learn networking skills 
  • Generate ideas for community-based programming within the gallery 
  • Assist in social communications of gallery events and exhibitions 
  • Work on special projects in and related to the gallery 
  • Assist the Gallery Director on all aspects of gallery operations 
  • Create a project of their own to present to the staff 

Program Benefits: 

  • Attendance to art events on The Factory campus 
  • Behind the scenes walkthrough of The Fairgrounds immersive art experience 
  • One on one instruction and professional development provided by the Gallery Director.  

Qualifications: 

  • Highly Organized 
  • Saturday Availability
  • Take initiative and balance the ability to work independently and work in a team 
  • Effective Critical Thinking 
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications 
  • Interest in art/exhibit curation/Art Education 
  • Access to computer for use during internship 
  • Bonus: previous experience as a gallery guide, volunteer, or receptionist  
  • Bonus: previous event planning experience