Ceramic Studio Internship

Adamah Art Studios, located on 550 acres in the beautiful Driftless Area of Southern Wisconsin, offers year-round ceramics and other media workshops. Our campus includes state-of-the-art facilities: a 4-season ceramics studio, an all-purpose studio, a wood kiln, and more. We’re adjacent to Governor Dodge State Park, making it a perfect setting for creativity and inspiration.

Internship Overview

We are offering two summer internship positions for 2025. Interns will receive hands-on experience in running a professional art studio and education center. Responsibilities include assisting with workshop preparation, maintaining the studio and materials, firing kilns, maintaining the grounds, and providing support to instructors and participants. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about ceramics and art, looking to learn the inner workings of a professional studio.

Compensation

Tuition
Interns receive tuition coverage for 2 workshops during the summer, they will not be expected to work during their participation in the workshops.

Scholarship
Interns will earn a scholarship of $3,000 at the successful completion of their internship.

Housing
A shared room with a shared bathroom is provided in the Adamah Retreat Center.

Meals
Interns receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner when the dining hall is open during workshops.

Studio

Interns recieve a shared studio space in our summer studio (Scottie’s Studio). They will also have access to reclaimed clay and all studio glazes and firing opportunities. 

Intern Expectations

Time Commitment

• 12-week commitment (May 19 – August 15)
• 1 week break (1st week of July)
• 2 weeks of workshops (specific workshops interns take are negotiable depending interest and availability)
• 9 weeks of work (40 hours each week minimum)

Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, with some weekend work required. Duties include:

• Assisting with workshop setup and cleanup
• Reclaiming and pugging clay, mixing glazes, loading/unloading kilns
• Grounds maintenance such as gardening, stacking wood for the kiln, and general upkeep
• Taking photos during workshops and submitting them for promotional use

Qualifications

Applicants should be mature, team-oriented, and self-motivated. Strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to lift 50 lbs., are required. Applicants must be passionate about art, eager to learn, and ready to assist in various studio operations.