Tierra is seeking an Arts Management and Archivist Intern to support career artists, who have developmental disabilities, to develop and maintain art portfolios. Portfolios, with a consistent review process, allow artists to be at the center of developing their skills and receiving formal critique and mentoring on their technique and work habits. The intern will use retrieval systems (used globally in museums, galleries, and art agencies) as they review physical art inventory, take high-quality photos, document each image, and save the photos to the archival system. Through this project, the intern will advance Tierra’s mission by expanding the impact of the artists’ work, appreciating the talent of career artists, and making it possible for people to appreciate the individual contributions of these artists. This position will work approximately 15-20 hours per week from July 2026 through February 2027, during program hours (8am through 4pm).
Tierra is looking for someone with a passion for art and social justice, who is self-motivated, can work independently or collaboratively, and is able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, expanding environment. Tierra is a drug- and alcohol-free work environment. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements found at https://www.lacountyarts.org/. New hires must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical, drug screen, and TB test.
Tierra del Sol Foundation is a Los Angeles nonprofit organization seeking to fulfill its mission to champion inclusion and value for individuals with disabilities (e.g., intellectual disabilities, autism, and cerebral palsy), through creative pathways to employment, education, and the arts. Tierra’s vision is that, regardless of the notion of disability, all people live productive and personally meaningful lives. We do this by providing Workforce Development, Careers in the Arts, and College to Career services to 800 individuals in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and San Gabriel valleys each day, while living our values of Person-Centeredness, Passion, Honesty, Respect, and Full Engagement.
Submit a resume and cover letter to mjones@tierradelsol.org. Please explain your reason for pursuing an internship, why you selected this internship to apply for, how it might advance your goals, and confirm that you have read and meet the qualifications at https://www.lacountyarts.org. Please include two names and contact information for references.