internships at the sketching pad!
When high school and college students aren't developed professionally, they can struggle to find the right career for them, especially in the visual arts field. Participating in internships is a great way to learn professional skills and narrow your focus for your future career!
Skills gained through an internship at The Sketching Pad:
It is important to note that interns here at The Sketching Pad are a part of a hard working and humble team. Everyone here is willing to sweep the floors and take out the trash, as well as willing to put in the mental energy to grow as a professional. Internships consist of 8-10 hours per week, which can work around your schedule!
Internships here are unpaid, but they do come with perks!
To apply, please email an introductory letter, resume, letter of recommendation, and the following essay to jennifer@thesketchingpad.com.
The Sketching Pad’s mission is to make people's artistic dreams come true! It is incredibly important to us that each and every team member takes this mission seriously and shows love and respect to coworkers, students, customers, and guests. Providing the community with a haven of acceptance, friendship, and safety is just as important to us as the art making that happens here. Please write a double-spaced, one page paper on how you will use your existing gifts and talents to continue this mission. Include a statement on how you will strive to overcome your weaknesses through this internship.
Skills gained through an internship at The Sketching Pad:
- How your personality type can best function on a team
- Maintaining an organized work space
- Preparing for and breaking down events
- Creating organized workflows
- Customer service and experience
- How to create guiding principles and a mission statement
It is important to note that interns here at The Sketching Pad are a part of a hard working and humble team. Everyone here is willing to sweep the floors and take out the trash, as well as willing to put in the mental energy to grow as a professional. Internships consist of 8-10 hours per week, which can work around your schedule!
Internships here are unpaid, but they do come with perks!
- Unlimited free group lessons!
- 50% off of pottery painting and clay!
- Skills listed above!
To apply, please email an introductory letter, resume, letter of recommendation, and the following essay to jennifer@thesketchingpad.com.
The Sketching Pad’s mission is to make people's artistic dreams come true! It is incredibly important to us that each and every team member takes this mission seriously and shows love and respect to coworkers, students, customers, and guests. Providing the community with a haven of acceptance, friendship, and safety is just as important to us as the art making that happens here. Please write a double-spaced, one page paper on how you will use your existing gifts and talents to continue this mission. Include a statement on how you will strive to overcome your weaknesses through this internship.
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instructor positions
Here at The Sketching Pad, we believe that art is for EVERYONE! With the right tools, techniques, and guidance, anyone can create a masterpiece! If you have a heart of service, enjoy working in a highly social environment, and are enthusiastic about helping others achieve their artistic dreams, you are invited to apply for an instructor position at The Sketching Pad!
We are not always hiring, but if you seem like a good fit, we'll be happy to let you know when we are!
Instructors at The Sketching Pad must be:
If you meet ALL of the criteria listed above, e-mail the following documents to jennifer@thesketchingpad.com.
Submit all documents in one email, and we will contact you within seven days with next steps!
We are not always hiring, but if you seem like a good fit, we'll be happy to let you know when we are!
Instructors at The Sketching Pad must be:
- Committed to our wonderful customers
- Enthusiastic about our mission
- Experienced with acrylic painting
- Comfortable in very social settings
- Available on Fridays, Saturdays, and other weeknights
If you meet ALL of the criteria listed above, e-mail the following documents to jennifer@thesketchingpad.com.
- Introductory letter - include at least one full paragraph about how you would use your unique gifts and talents to fulfill The Sketching Pad's mission.
- Resume
- 2 References
- Portfolio consisting of exactly ten pieces of artwork that you feel well-represent your painting style
Submit all documents in one email, and we will contact you within seven days with next steps!