Luca's Story: Curatorial Internship in New York

This is Luca!

Luca studied Fine Arts at Haverford College and joined the ArtBound Initiative program to secure a Curatorial and Administrative Fellowship with the Asia Contemporary Art Forum (ACAF) in New York. ACAF is an organization committed to spotlighting and advancing the practices of contemporary artists from Asia and its diasporas. Read more about his experience below!

Could you describe what your day-to-day looks like at ACAF?

I work as a Curatorial and Administrative Fellow at Asia Contemporary Art Forum (ACAF), an organization committed to spotlighting and advancing the practices of contemporary artists from Asia and its diasporas.

My work has centered around revamping our social media presence, as well as proofreading and editing material for our new archive website, maintaining communications with partners and partner institutions, and advertising events and programs over email and online. A large project of mine consisted of designing the graphics and editing the footage for our new social media initiative, Talking Archives, which highlights the performances of artists and arts professionals from past ACAF programming.

Under the direction of my supervisor, I converted over 3 dozen performances into short-form videos for our Instagram and Facebook accounts, and worked to establish a cohesive and engaging visual identity.

Design spreads of Talking Archives initiative

How do you think your internship will impact your career?

This internship has prepared me for curatorial work by allowing me to practice a wide variety of related skills. I have learned to approach my work with focus and attention, approaching detail-oriented tasks with the bigger picture always in mind. This holistic approach will inform my work in all future administrative and curatorial opportunities.

More Design spreads of Talking Archives initiative

How did ArtBound Initiative help you the most?

ArtBound has been greatly helpful in its support prior to my fellowship, assisting me in crafting a professional image. Its regular check-ins during my fellowship allowed me the chance to reflect on my progress, preparing me for increased responsibilities as my fellowship advanced. They have always been available should I have ever needed advice or assistance.

This internship has prepared me for curatorial work by allowing me to practice a wide variety of related skills.

Luca

Curatorial Internship | ACAF

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Interested in the program but don't know where to start? Check your eligibility here!

ArtBound Initiative is a fee-based global internship program for creatives. We prepare students for their careers through an online coaching curriculum and by helping them secure an internship in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Austin, London, Berlin, Melbourne, Sydney, and Virtually. With an expansive network of leading creative companies, our program provides access to creative industries that are notoriously insular.

Read more about ArtBound Initiative New York Internships here.

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