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Italy is a country that needs no introduction - it has been dazzling the world for centuries with its beautiful landscape, remarkable culture, timeless art and delectable pasta. Rich in history, art and fine wine; Italians are known for their culinary expertise and world class style. There is no better place to study art history, fashion, or Italian language than in the heart of Tuscany - Florence. Florence is a bustling city that welcomes students to feast on the rich culture and delicious food by spending an academic year, semester or summer abroad.
From Florence you can take many day and weekend trips to the surrounding Tuscany region, world famous Pisa, Chinque Terra, Venice, and Rome. The rest of Europe is at your finger tips with just a short train ride or flight on one of their famous budget airlines. Europe is waiting to be explored when you are ready!
ELI is excited to offer a world class study abroad program for students on a budget. We have worked hard to create an excellent program while keeping costs low. We will accept financial aid and scholarships to help ease your cost. We are offering both semester and summer programs for flexibility. |
| Spend an academic year, semester, or summer exploring the language, people, art, and, of course, the food of Tuscany while studying in its capital city of Florence. Studying through ELI in Florence gives you the opportunity to submerge yourself in Italian culture while earning credit hours towards your degree at your home University. ELI will help you plan every step of your time abroad to make the process as easy as possible. |
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This program is ideal for students wanting to study fine art, liberal arts, art history, and Italian language. With ELI you will get a superior educational experience while living in Florence. Once you arrive you will participate in an in-depth orientation that will cover everything you need to know for a successful semester or summer in Florence. Throughout the semester we will offer cultural activities such as cooking classes, wine tours and film nights.
The school we partner with has professional photography, printmaking, paper making, book binding, and graphic art studio space in addition to an art gallery that hosts world-renowned exhibits. The campus has a strong sense of community and students often feel as if they are part of a big family in Florence; all while studying within a short walk from the historic Duomo and Baptistry.
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ELI is excited to announce a one-of-a-kind competitive internship opportunity in Florence, Italy. The intern will manage a gallery at one of Florence's most renowned art schools, just minutes away from the Duomo and Baptistery. This is a tremendous opportunity to gain international work experience while networking with the 'Who's Who" in the international art community. Interns become part of a close knit community, gain invaluable experience, and will become well-equipped to own or manage art galleries throughout the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting gallery management with daily operations.
- Tracking and help schedule upcoming exhibits
- Creating and sending out press releases
- Communicating and coordinating with artists about upcoming exhibits
- Assisting artists and gallery managers with the installation of new exhibits
- Ensuring exhibitions and installations are safe and in good condition by keeping regular hours
- Coordinating opening night events including food, entertainment, and guest books
Job Requirements:
- Preferred Bachelor of Art or Masters of Art degree in a relevant field (contemporary art, art history, art criticism, studio art, etc.)
- Work experience in art or a gallery environment preferred
- Knowledge of the Italian language is preferred
Necessary Skills:
- Excellent knowledge of contemporary art history
- Superior writing and editing skills
- Good computer skills, with a preference for experience in graphic design and web-design.
- Some knowledge of the technology associated with running a gallery is helpful (computers, video and sound technology)
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What's Not Included
- Flights
- Housing
- Personal Expenses
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Housing:
ELI will help you arrange housing in either a shared or private apartment, although interns are responsible for the cost of housing.
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Shared apartments
Apartments vary in size with a combination of single and double bedrooms (4-6 people average per apartment). Most apartments do not have air-conditioning or washing machines. Apartments do not have telephones but cellular phones are easily available for rental at an inexpensive rate.
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Private Apartments
These apartments are rented to individual interns and are generally more expensive. Those wishing to stay in a private apartment should contact the housing coordinator to arrange their housing.
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Documents needed to apply for the internship:
- Three letters of reference
- Resume or CV
- Images of work if you are a studio artist
- Writing samples
- Cover letters
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Study Abroad Program Cost:
Spring 2012
- Studio Art Program – $13,595.00
- Intensive Italian Language Program – $12,595.00
- Liberal Arts Program - $13,595.00
Fall 2012
- Studio Art Program - $13,595.00
- Internsive Italian Language Program - $12,595.00
- Liberal Arts Program - $13,595.00
Summer Program Cost:
- June or July 3 Credit Liberal Arts or Studio Arts Program: $4,645.00
- June or July 3 Credit Italian Language Program: $4,195.00
- June or July 6 Credit Liberal Arts or Studio Arts Program: $5,335.00
- June or July 6 Credit Italian Language Program: $4,525.00
Internship Cost: This is a competitive program. With this program the applicants do not have to pay an application fee however if accepted and you choose to partisipate in the program there is a $500 placement fee. This is simply to cover administrative costs. |
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