OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

The Department of Art’s galleries are an active learning space in which students at all levels of experience create, curate, and participate in exhibitions. They are located on the first floor of the ARTS building on BYU's campus. Exhibition proposals from current students are accepted at all times, however, deadlines for priority consideration occur each semester. More information about the application process can be found at the Gallery webpage linked below.

In addition to the experience gained by exhibiting in our gallery spaces, students at any level in our programs may take ART 341: Exhibition & Gallery Practices for Artists, offered each Fall and Winter semester. This course contains valuable practical experience focused on what happens after an artwork is made, ranging from installation techniques, the curatorial process, buying and selling artworks commercially, working with collectors, and so on. Each semester, students in this course also travel to a city or art site in the US, meeting with curators, gallerists, and museum workers to gain a further understanding of the professional opportunities available in the larger art world. Past semesters have included trips to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

There are many employment opportunities within the Department of Art. These student jobs work flexibly with academic schedules and allow student employees to gain experience working with other artists in a collegial setting. Job postings for these positions are listed in our Opportunities and Events emails, which are sent to current students in the Department of Art each week.

• Teaching Assistantships - TAs work alongside faculty members as they teach courses and build curriculum. The benefits of a TAship will vary according to the course being taught - a TA in ART 320 will gain valuable editing and writing experience, while a TA for our Seminar course will help host artists from all over the country and world. 

• Research Assistantships - On occasion, a faculty member will undertake an ambitious project and hire a student employee to help assist them in their research. This could mean anything from collecting data to building a large-scale art installation. 

• Lab Techs - The Department of Art has a number of labs and shops, including the Sculpture studio, Woodshop, and Digital 3D Tech lab. These are partially staffed by student employees, who help conduct safety training and oversee the use of equipment.

• Stockroom Employees - The 2D Stockroom offers a wide array of papers and other materials at discounted rates to current students. Stockroom employees help students find what they need, learn about printmaking supplies and materials, equipment maintenance, and so on.

• Administrative Assistants - The Department’s front desk is staffed by knowledgeable student employees during most of its open hours. The primary responsibilities of these student employees are phone and email communications, but they also help faculty, students, and staff manage the logistical demands of keeping the department running every day. 

Students who are interested in these opportunities can contact the Department front office at artdepartment@byu.edu to learn more.