Morgan Internships
The Morgan Conservatory, a non-profit arts organization, has devoted over 15 years to growing arts and culture in Midtown Cleveland through teaching historical and innovative papermaking and book arts, as well as producing handmade paper.
The Morgan Conservatory Internship Program provides rich educational and practical value through project-based work centered on papermaking, letterpress, and bookbinding. We are committed to ensuring that our interns leave the Morgan with the skills and knowledge in their area of interest and a greater understanding of papermaking and community arts.
Program Offerings
The Winter Internship focuses on administrative skills, store management, graphic design, social media, and more. The Winter Internship period is 6-8 weeks long.
The Summer Internship features a more hands-on, studio-based experience, developing skills in paper, print, and book arts, garden cultivation, community outreach, and more. The Summer Internship period is 8-10 weeks long.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. No prior papermaking experience is necessary. College credit for your internship may be available through your university.
SCHEDULE
Applicants must commit to 12-18 hours/week, excluding Sundays and Mondays. Shifts are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (6 hours). Accommodations can be made for academic schedules.
The 2025 Summer Internship applications will reopen soon!
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
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If in University, must be in at least sophomore (second year) standing in summer 2025.
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Interested in non-profit work.
For questions about the program, contact:
Emily Tamulewicz, Artist Opportunities Manager
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter explaining why they are interested in the Morgan Conservatory and how their work or educational experience relates to the position. To apply, please fill out the form below or click the link here.
Community Arts Education Internship:
The Community Arts Education Internship allows interns to develop skills such as hands-on assistant teaching, gaining experience with using didactic tools, and interacting with a variety of local groups and organizations. The Community Arts Education Intern will assist in on-site and off-site community arts workshops hosted by the Morgan this summer. Additionally, the intern will learn papermaking, paper marbling, pulp painting, setting type, and other relevant processes.
The Community Arts Education Internship is a paid, 18-hour-per-week internship with a flexible schedule. The employment period is for a maximum of 10 weeks. No additional experience is required, but teaching experience or interest is a plus.
Garden Internship:
The Garden Internship is a great fit for anyone with a green thumb. Interns will be introduced to all aspects of the Kozo gardening process, which includes working in the garden weekly to mulch, weed, and prune the initial Kozo stand of trees. The Garden Interns will also water the garden and assist in lawn maintenance, plant flax, indigo, tororo, and more! In addition, interns will learn western and eastern papermaking and how to process dyed materials. The Garden Internship is a paid, 18-hour-per-week internship with a flexible schedule. The employment period is for a maximum of 10 weeks. No additional experience is required, and all are welcome to apply!
Studio Internship:
Studio interns will work in our studios to learn papermaking, paper marbling, pulp painting, setting type for the letterpress, and more! Additionally, the intern will learn how to prepare the studio for production and assist during custom workshops. The intern will also work with the Studio Coordinator to maintain the Morgan flat files, bindery, papermaking, and letterpress studios.
The Studio Internship is a paid, 18-hour-per-week internship with a flexible schedule. The employment period is for a maximum of 10 weeks. No additional experience is required, but printmaking, bookbinding, or papermaking experience is a plus.