Applications are invited for Paid Internship Programme 2024 by Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. The last date of application is March 15, 2024.

About the University

Azim Premji University is an Indian non-profit private university, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established by the Azim Premji University Act (2010) and recognised by the University Grants Commission under Section 2F.

Programme Details

This 3‑month Art and Installations Internship at Azim Premji University offers students and young practitioners the opportunity to showcase their creativity and talent by conceptualising and creating a public art installation for the festival. 

Successful applicants can participate in all stages of the project, from design to built realization. Projects will aim to inspire participants to imagine mountain forms from the obvious to the mysterious.

Artists and designers using technology, craftspeople building life-size models, mappers and storytellers, poets and artists, traditional artisans and young minds reimagining mountains in fresh and different ways – we welcome you all to apply.

Themes

Your submission must demonstrate its connection to at least one of the following themes:

  • Mountains as Geological Processes.
  • Flagship Species and Mountains.
  • Living in the Mountains.
  • Fragility of Mountain Landscapes.

Selection Process

Applicants must submit a 500-word concept note and storyline that includes the title, description, theme, proposed methodology, and timeline. 

They must also upload a portfolio containing 5 images of their artwork. This must be accompanied by an installation design plan that outlines the conceptual diagrams explaining the functioning of the installation, material usage, and the use of upcycled, eco-friendly materials.

Shortlisted interns will be invited for an interview, based on the submitted storyline and portfolio. The selected finalists will be mentored, attend curated workshops, and will be encouraged to further develop their storyline over the course of the internship. Final submissions will be created and curated for the festival planned in November 2024.

Eligibility Criteria

  • This call is open to all individuals up to 25 years, including young working professionals.
  • In special cases where entrants are under 18 years of age, they will require permission from a parent or guardian. By entering the contest, entrants under 18 years of age indicate that they have obtained the permission of a parent or guardian.
  • Selected interns should have the skills and equipment to complete the project in their chosen format. 
  • The internship will run for 3 months from 05 April to 05 July 2024.
  • Selected interns will be mentored through the internship period.
  • All interns will receive a stipend upon successful completion of the internship.

How to Apply?

Interested students can apply online via this link.

Application Deadline

The last date of application is March 15, 2024.

Contact

Email: mountainsoflife[at]azimpremjifoundation[dot]org

Click here to view the official notification of Paid Internship Programme 2024 by Azim Premji University, Bengaluru.