New Feature! Tacoma Arts in Review - Art and Internship Opportunities

Thanks to our friends at Tacoma Community College, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington Tacoma and Pacific Lutheran University, Exit133 is pleased to announce the launch of a new feature series: Tacoma Arts in Review.

This regular column will share timely reviews and stories on art happenings in Tacoma, written by local college students and community members. Art plays a significant role in the cultural landscape of Tacoma, and we are very excited to bring it to you in this fresh new community-based format.

The kick-off story in this series will be posted today. Tacoma Arts in Review is still accepting applications for more writers, and will continue to do so on a rolling basis. Details for community participation or internship opportunities are included below.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Writer for Tacoma Arts in Review; a column on exit133.com

Application Deadline: March 28, April 18, May 16
Supervisors: Tacoma Arts in Review Coordinators (Katy Evans, Jen Newton, Kate Albert Ward)
Compensation: Uncompensated
Session: by academic quarter/semester or year

OVERVIEW
Tacoma Arts In Review, a new student and community-written visual arts review and criticism column on the Exit 133 website, is seeking exemplary, creative and passionate writers to produce short, timely reviews and stories on visual art happenings in Tacoma.

Writers will cover everything from major museum exhibitions and gallery shows, to artists featured in restaurants and coffee shops—all Tacoma specific. Arts events and interviews with artists and administrators will also be considered for content. This internship is competitive with a strong emphasis on quality and creativity. Three to five stories will be selected according to strength and interest for publication per month.

Internship
Hours and schedule for the internship will be negotiated to best meet the needs of the column and to provide the intern with a challenging and enriching experience.

Qualifications
Passion for the arts, communication, and new and emerging media
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and creatively in writing
Must be proficient in Microsoft software applications
Currently enrolled at Tacoma Community College, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington Tacoma or Pacific Lutheran University with course work in a related field
Previous events experience is desirable, but is not required

To Apply
DEADLINE: March 28, April 18, May 16

Submit the following:

1. Answer the following questions:
   How do you see the role of Art in a city? (250 word maximum response)
   How do you see the role of Art in your life? (250 word maximum response)
   Why do you want to write? (200 word maximum response)
   What are your expectations for this internship? (200 word maximum response)

   2. One page (12 point Times New Roman, single spaced) creative, academic, or narrative writing sample.

   3. One page resume including current personal contact information and three references (at least 1 being academically related).

   Email all required information to: TacomaArtsInReview@gmail.com