Apply For A Resident Internship
THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR OUR 2027 RESIDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OPENS ON SEPTEMBER 15
Please reach out to staff to schedule a phone call or a campus visit prior to applying if needed. We are available to answer any questions and to help provide further insight into the Resident Internship experience.
“I’ve had the chance to slow down in the kitchen at Craigardan. I’ve learned it’s a gift to cook for others, be taught a new recipe, and have someone share a childhood meal with me. I’m realizing that to cook, to eat, and to gather is not just a means for fuel, but maybe the most visceral and universal language we speak.” - Julia Chai
APPLICATION INFORMATION
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For resident internships between May 1 and November 1
SEPTEMBER 1: The application period opens for resident internships. The application period remains open until positions are filled.
There is no application fee.
Accepted resident interns receive a link to the next steps, which includes onboarding information and access to the resident internship handbook.
MARCH 1: All positions will be filled no later than March 1st
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Accepted applicants recieve a $2300 weekly fellowship in exhange for 30 hours of work a week. There is no cost to participate and no money exchanged.
The internship program requires a large time commitment and does not leave time for part-time jobs. We strongly recommend financially planning ahead in order to take full advantage of this opportunity. RIs are required to carry basic personal health insurance or other documentation showing healthcare support.
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All applications are carefully reviewed by staff and finalists will meet with staff via Zoom. To be considered, a complete application must include:
Supporting Materials
Your Resume or CV: We want to learn more about you! This can be a professional resume, arts resume, or a combo of the two (PDF only).
A Cover Letter including: how you plan to use your resident internship, what you hope to contribute to the community, why are you specifically applying to Craigardan, and how a resident internship at Craigardan will benefit you. (PDF only)
Examples of your work if you are applying for a Studio or Art + Farm Resident Internship:
Application Form
Before you begin, please ensure that all your supporting materials are readily available. Complete the application form and be prepared to upload your supporting materials. It's important to note that the form only accepts supporting material files in the specified formats such as PDF and JPG.
Next Steps
Upon submitting your application form, you can expect to receive a confirmation email. It's important to take a moment to review the information and instructions provided in the email. Please email program@craigardan.org if you do not receive your confirmation email. You may need to check your spam folder.
Schedule your Zoom call. We may reach out to schedule a Zoom call to gain a better understanding of your resident internship goals and needs and to answer any questions you may have.
Award Notifications. All final notifications for resident internships are made via email on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Accepted resident interns receive a link to the next steps which include onboarding information and access to the resident internship handbook.
***Incomplete applications will not be considered. ***
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Summer: we support internships of 3 months (12 weeks) or longer.
All internships start on a Monday.
In the application form, applicants have the opportunity to note:
which months they are available (May, June, July, August, September, and/or October)
Ideal length of internship (12-week minimum)
preferred timing or any unavailable dates. Please be specific.
If your availability changes at any time after you submit your application, it is your responsibility to notify us as soon as possible.
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Once an applicant has been accepted into the internship program, we require a $300 fully refundable deposit to confirm and secure a resident internship spot. This security deposit confirms a participant's commitment to the program for the dates agreed upon, as well as covers any damage to property, tools, or equipment during their long-term stay.
The deposit will be refunded at the end of the internship program. If an accepted applicant needs to cancel all or part of their internship for any reason after the dates have been accepted, a deposit refund may be issued if we are able to fill the vacant spot with another applicant. We do our best, but refunds are not guaranteed and are often not possible due to the last-minute nature of most cancellations.
TO APPLY FOR A RESIDENT INTERNSHIP
step 1: prepare application materials
Please follow these instructions closely for your application to be accepted. Gather all of the necessary application materials together in the correct format: We can accept PDFs only. Name each document accordingly with your last name and the document name. Example: Smith-Resume.pdf, Smith-CoverLetter.pdf, Smith-Ceramic Samples.pdf, etc. See information of supporting materials above.
To fill out the application you will need to prepare the following:
Your preferred residency dates and availability in 2027
Your short bio (150 words or less)
Resume or CV in PDF format
Cover Letter in PDF format
Supporting materials as relevant to your work in PDF format(For Studio and Art + Farm applicants only:
10 images of your work and a list of descriptions -or-
examples of publications or research materials (can be included as links within a PDF)
step 2: fill out and submit the application form below
We Recommend Using Google Chrome on a Laptop/Desktop. Be sure to scroll down to complete the form and then click submit.
You will receive an email reply confirming our receipt of your complete application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
RESIDENT INTERNSHIP APPLICATION FORM