Our internship program is currently on hiatus until 2026. Sign up for our newsletter for the latest updates!

Interns should have a strong interest in fine art printmaking, letterpress, or book arts. Interns can expect to be fully immersed in all aspects of Shared Printmaking Facilities. Each intern is expected to work steadily over the internship period and assist with select special events. Interns can expect to leave SPF with an understanding of letterpress printing, relief printing, and book-binding, as well as behind-the-scenes knowledge of a grassroots arts organization, new professional connections, and a passion to continue their fine art career.

  • Interns will be expected to:
    Assist in printing editions and commercial letterpress jobs, Help maintain an orderly workspace, Assist with workshops and events, Assist in the production of items for retail, Assist with installation and deinstallation of exhibitions

    Interns can expect to learn:

    • Screen printing

    • Letterpress and relief printing

    • Book-binding

    • How to work in a collaborative environment

    • Maintaining and running an efficient fine art print studio

    • How to plan and execute public workshops

    This internship totals 120 hours and includes a stipend of $1500. Interns must be 18 years of age or older.

  • We are not accepting applications at this time.

    In the past, applications were submitted as a PDF attachment via email. We are keeping the application information here as a resource.

    Applicants send an email containing the following:


    Subject: Internship

    In the body of your email, please include your contact information (name, phone, website) and the season you’re applying for.

    Attach 1 PDF document titled with this format:
    Internlastname-SeasonYear-Internship.pdf
    (eg: Schindall-Winter2024-internship.pdf)

    Please include all of the following in 1 PDF:
    Cover Letter, Resume, 5 - 10 images of your work with size, medium, year

    Our Internships are offered in:
    FALL Dates: September - November Application Deadline July 15
    WINTER Dates: December - February Application Deadline October 15
    SPRING Dates: March - May Application Deadline January 15
    SUMMER Dates: June - August Application Deadline April 15

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