Dates: Spring/Summer 2012
Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour (PennPAT) is a program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation (MAAF) that was developed and is funded by The Heinz Endowments, The Pew Charitable Trusts, the William Penn Foundation and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. The purpose of PennPAT is to increase opportunities for professional Pennsylvania performing artists to obtain successful touring engagements. PennPAT awards grants, on a competitive basis, to presenters throughout the mid-Atlantic region (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, the U.S. Virgin Islands, VA, WV) to enable them to present the work of eligible Pennsylvania-based performing artists. PennPAT also assists artists in advancing their own tour readiness and in improving their marketing and other tour management capabilities through grants, marketing support, training and technical assistance. Visitwww.pennpat.org
This internship will offer the chance to experience and be part of the process for a rigorous panel review of performing artists, and to understand the inner workings of an arts grant-making entity. Depending upon the timing, the internship could also include special event planning and implementation.
Responsibilities:
Showcase at 2012 PA Presenters Conference
· Work with staff to plan logistics and prepare materials for two showcases (9 artists/groups), a reception and resource tables
· Assist with showcase and reception implementation on site (June 6-8, 2012 in York, PA)
Artist Roster Review
· Check in applications (application deadline: June 1, 2012)
· Review for missing materials
· Review/test submitted audio/video work samples
· Prepare panel books and other review materials
· Assist at the review meetings (mid to late July 2012)
· Meeting follow up
Other duties which may include:
· Data entry
· Filing
· Website updates
Qualifications/Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Understanding of the performing arts field
- Attention to detail
- Ability to learn and manage a variety of audio/visual equipment
Hours: flexible/negotiable part-time, could begin as early as May 1, 2012 and could continue through July or August 2012
Compensation: unpaid
Application: Send a letter of application and resume to Katie West, Director, Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, 230 S. Broad Street, Suite 1003, Philadelphia, PA, 19102; or katie@pennpat.org
