Canvas Art Outreach Internship

  Thailand

• Chiang Mai: 
Chiang Mai

Term: Summer 

Description: The Canvas Art Program is a new artistic outreach program that works with a wide-range of social groups and humanitarian organizations in Chiang Mai. It was created by Cultural Canvas Thailand to approach volunteerism through a creative lens.

The Canvas Art Program volunteer can expect to play a large role with many projects. Unlike other volunteer placements, the art program works with a diversity of groups that focuses on a variety of social issues. The volunteer will have an opportunity to work with various populations including: Burmese refugees, indigenous hill tribes groups, and children from a local orphanage. This opportunity is ideal for someone who likes to be involved in numerous projects and can work independently as well as with a group. There are opportunities to work with other local artists on projects as well as design and implement your own creative visions. If you prefer to be more behind the scenes, there are also opportunities for curriculum development and grant writing.

Highlights: In this specific internship, you would be working under Guest Director Louise Gartland. Ms. Gartland has run many workshops in both art, theatre and movement, all ending in exhibitions and theatre pieces. She has also set up and run 2 international arts festivals in Ireland and France. She has worked as an art therapist for the last 3 years mainly with people from all walks of life suffering from serious addiction, sexual and violent abuse and depression. We are very fortunate to have her at Cultural Canvas Thailand. As an intern, you will be assisting her during her time in Chiang Mai. It is an excellent opportunity for a great hands-on experience.

Qualifications: We welcome service from all walks of life and levels of experience. No specific training is required but becoming acquainted with the issues pertaining to your placement prior to arrival in Chiang Mai is a good idea. If you have an interest or background in a related area, for example we are always interested in people with an art background for our Canvas program, that is a double bonus for us.

Volunteers should be self-motivated, patient, team-oriented, compassionate, independent and respectful. Remember that the issues you will be dealing can be challenging, both physically and emotionally.

Cost in US$: costs vary based on program length

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Cultural Canvas Thailand's Mission Statement: The mission of Cultural Canvas Thailand is to generate awareness and volunteer support of the current social issues facing Chiang Mai, Thailand. We promote equality, community interaction, and social change through artistic outreach and volunteer services in conjunction with local organizations. Culural Canvas Thailand and our partner organizations focus on education and assistance in the following areas: HIV/AIDS, refugees, impoverished ethnic minorities, and sex workers.

Year Founded: 2005