Arrowmont Internships
The Internship Program at Arrowmont is a great opportunity for those who are interested in learning about nonprofit administration or seeking practical experience in an arts organization. Interns live and work on campus for 2-3 months, becoming a pivotal part of the Arrowmont Community during our busy workshop sessions. Learn more about internships.
2024 Fall Studio Tech Intern: Sierra Schweitzer
We are always happy to welcome a new Studio Tech Intern to Arrowmont! This internship entails working closely with full-time studio technicians to help maintain the studio spaces and support instructors and students during workshop sessions. The 2024 Fall Studio Tech Intern, Sierra Schweitzer, joined us from Pittsburgh, PA. To learn more about Sierra and what brought her to the arts and Arrowmont this fall, continue reading below!
Q&A
Tell me a little bit more about yourself! Where are you from, and how did you get into the arts?
I’m originally from Raleigh, North Carolina but am currently based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Growing up, my mother was an artist and art teacher, and even in early childhood she always found ways to include me in participating or assisting in her classroom.
Tell us more about your artwork and studio practice. What are the mediums you primarily work in, and themes that your work explores?
In 2022, I received my BFA in Studio Art from Appalachian State University with a concentration in Sculpture. I work primarily in Ceramics and Photography, and often use themes in my artistic practice as a way to explore and process memory and sense of self.
What interested you most in the Arrowmont Fall Studio Internship?
I was drawn to the studio internship because it gives me the opportunity to be around and work with motivated and passionate artists as it fuels my love for engaging with material and process.
Tell us one magical story from your time here at Arrowmont.
It was magical week 4 watching students from Hector Acuna’s Plein Air painting workshop set up around campus amidst the dreamy fall foliage as I spent many moments admiring the beautiful red and orange leaves raining down on students as they painted. It has been such an incredible time of year to get to witness the campus and the Smoky Mountains changing.
You were able to take a national workshop as part of your internship. How did that experience impact you?
My experience taking Tom Bartel’s ceramics workshop was really the cherry on top of the internship. I have been searching for the community I’ve found at Arrowmont since I graduated, and I feel so much gratitude that this internship has allowed me to do that.
How has your experience at Arrowmont as the 2024 Fall Studio/Events Intern impacted you or potentially your career or life plans?
The craft school experience is so special and definitely feels like home to me. Moving forward, I would love to continue working or making within this community whenever I can!
Are you interested in becoming a Studio Tech Intern? Are you wanting to expand your knowledge in nonprofit administration and the arts?
Contact Kelly Hider at [email protected] or call 865-436-5860 extension 31 for more details on next year’s internships!
