Get Involved
Help make an impact on our community and its future through art! Illinois Art Station’s rich programs are supported by a talented group of artists, educators, student interns and volunteers who contribute their time to provide transformative art experiences. For more information on how you can be involved, please email laura.jaster@illinoisartstation.org. Also, explore more ways you can support IAS:
Illinois Art Station’s dynamic programs are supported by a talented group of artists, educators, student interns and volunteers who contribute their time to provide our community with transformative art experiences. Join us in making an impact on our community and its future!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
IAS Volunteers help provide quality art experiences by assisting visitors and helping deliver arts programs. If you love art, children, and making a difference this is the perfect opportunity to support IAS.
All IAS Volunteers are:
- 18 years of age or older
- Dedicated and enthusiastic
- Available for at least one 2-hour period per week
- Trained by IAS Staff during their first weeks of volunteering
- Willing to complete a background check
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- Student Curatorial Council Internship
Interns will assist the IAS Executive Director with developing, planning, and producing original exhibitions for the Gallery at Illinois Art Station. Internships last 1 semester (with the option to extend for a second). Interns must be entering their junior or senior year of their undergraduate program or a graduate student. All majors and areas of study are encouraged to apply.
Applications for fall 2021 are now closed. Applications for spring 2022 will open on September 1, 2020.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Part-time Graphic Designer
Illinois Art Station is looking for a Graphic Design student to fill a part-time Graphic Designer position. This position will assist with the design and creation of visual materials to further promote IAS’s mission and programs and is expected to start in August 2021.
To apply, send a copy of your resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to IAS Executive Director, Laura Jaster, at laura.jaster@illinoisartstation.org.
- Lead Instructor, Itsy Studio: In the Community (Contracted Position)
Illinois Art Station is seeking an art educator to lead our Itsy Studio: In the Community program for the 2021-22 academic year. This is a contracted position.
To apply, send a copy of your resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to IAS Program Coordinator, Joey Hatch, at joey.hatch@illinoisartstation.org.
