The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) has much to offer local students pursuing a career in the arts and creative industries this summer via two exciting paid internship opportunities to young Caymanians.

Thanks to generous supporter Deutsche Bank (Cayman) Limited, the National Gallery is currently accepting applications for the 2015/16 yearlong NGCI Deutsche Bank Internship, in addition to their shorter NGCI Summer Internship programme, which runs from June through August. The successful applicants will learn about all aspects of museum and gallery management including marketing, education, curating exhibitions, event planning, operations, retail administration, and students will be able to meet and work with local artists. In addition, for students looking for a shorter introduction to the museum world, the Gallery regularly takes on over 20 voluntary work experience students annually and as part of NGCI’s extensive Creative Careers programme.

Janet Hislop, Chief Country Officer of Deutsche Bank, says, “For more than a decade now, local students who have a passion for the arts, who are keen to gain an insight into the operations of a major cultural institution and who want to enhance their professional skills, have taken part in this well-established internship programme. I am delighted that Deutsche Bank maintains its support of an initiative that consistently opens up exciting opportunities for local students, and that it retains such a positive relationship with the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, a partnership that is based on our firm belief that there is a real synergy between artistic creativity and business success.”

Applications must be submitted by 15 May 2015 for the NGCI Summer Internship and 31 May 2015 for the 2015/16 NGCI Deutsche Bank Internship. “The deadlines are fast approaching for our paid internship opportunities and we hope to receive numerous applications to our Creative Careers programmes,” explains NGCI Education Coordinator, Mr Kerwin Ebanks. “If we are unable to place a student with a paid internship we will strive to match the student’s skills and available time with a voluntary project that will add value to their resume. We also offer career advice and mentoring opportunities so please encourage anyone who is interested in a career in the arts to get in touch with the National Gallery.”

For application forms visit www.nationalgallery.org.ky and for additional information about the programme email [email protected] or call the National Gallery on (345) 945 8111.
Photo Caption: Deutsche Bank Intern Lyle Anderton works alongside Artist David Bridgeman