Hong Kong House at Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale
HKU Internship Programme 2021-23
Art Promotion Office (APO) will collaborate with the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale (ETAT) to organise the 2nd edition of “Hong Kong House” (HKH) project from 2021-23 to feature outstanding works of selected Hong Kong artists. With a view to providing opportunities for university students to enrich learning experience through participating in large-scale international art event, APO will engage The University of Hong Kong (HKU) as the internship collaborator to organise internship programme for students/graduates of the HKU.
The APO team will select student interns/graduates to serve as ambassadors to perform daily house management, to assist in activities and to write promotional articles, etc. The Chair of the Department of Art History and other members of the Department can provide assistance in the selection process at the invitation of the APO team.
Watch the international internship talk recording here (this video is only available from 10 July 2020 to 24 August 2020) >>
Types of Interns
Art History Majors
taking this as a credit bearing courseWith preference for
final year students and those who have fulfilled the pre-requisites for 4000-level courses.*
Arts Students
NOT taking this for any creditsOpen to
all Faculty of Arts students who can demonstrate relevant disciplinary background (eg. Japanese Studies).**
Graduate Students
taking part in September 2021Open to
all Faculty of Arts students who can demonstrate relevant disciplinary background. ***
* For final year Art History majors, your final degree will not be awarded until after the August month of your graduating year (subject to the University graduation calendar). Third year students may be eligible if they have fulfilled requirements. Please note, you have to have completed a 3000-level course by end of Spring 2021.
** Please note that students taking this internship for credit will be given priority.
*** This is a rare opportunity and only available for 2021 as it is the opening year of Echigo Triennale. This is available to any student from Faculty of Arts who have completed their studies by Summer 2021.
Application Procedures
Application Deadline: 25 August 2022, 10am
Submission to be sent to: art.history@hku.hk
Complete the internship application form. (If you are an Art History major and would like to take this as a credit-bearing course, please ALSO complete the ARTH4005 Art History Internship application form.)
Some candidates may be asked to attend an interview.
Note
Successful applicants will have all accommodations and daily expenses covered. They are expected to cover their own airfares, insurance and visa requirements (as tourists) prior to travel. Should any student fail to fulfill their responsibilities, they forfeit their right to partake in this internship. Successful candidates are expected to fulfill their duties in Japan in accordance to the requirements of APO, any improper infringement of the terms of contract can lead to a “F” for this course.
Selection Criteria
Attitude
Matching expectations (ETAT is not Art Basel)
Open-mindedness to accept different duties
Willingness to communicate with language and cultural barrier
Any self-initiated projects (artwork, study, research, etc.) in the past and/or in the upcoming weeks in Tsunan, Niigata
Understanding about the festival and the local culture
Practicality
Eligibility in getting International Driving license
Proficiency in Japanese
Flexibility in schedule
Intake and Schedule
Recruit, briefing & training: March to June 2021/2022/2023
Interns’ Duties
Before Going to Japan
Attend briefing session(s)
Learn about Hong Kong House, the ETAT, the place and its culture
Basic Japanese language
Support teammates in Japan
Prepare journals
Prepare flight tickets and insurance
Plan the trip (how to go to meet up point, check weather conditions, etc.)
Hong Kong House Operation
Main Duties
Help visitors to Hong Kong House (e.g. stamping on entry passport, greeting visitors, serving snacks/drinks, answer enquiries, etc.)
Assist artists and collaborators (e.g. setup and dismantling of exhibition/activities, photo- taking, etc.)
Be nice with local community
Service and learning (e.g. introducing the Hong Kong House project and exhibits to the visitors)
Housekeeping Routine
Check artworks and captions
Manage AV equipment and PA system for the exhibition
Clean up everywhere (Hong Kong House exhibition space and Kamigo) and everyday
Check and sell festival passports, tickets, books and/or merchandises
Record visitor number and sales records
Take stock of equipment, tools and publication in storage
Dispose garbage
Others
Support local community (e.g. help flooded homes)
Support Kamigo Clove Theatre
Project
Write-ups for the Hong Kong House Project
Create travel blog, article, poem, video, artwork guide or any form of sharing in social media to introduce the HK House project to the public
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