Summer 2019 at 701 CCA

When I found out I was going to be an intern at 701 CCA, I was incredibly excited for the opportunity as I'm finishing a degree in Fine Arts and had heard of this experience from a professor. Being able to work in an art gallery environment and assist with projects that aided in the organization’s marketing and outreach to the community has really been invaluable to me.

Mana Hewitt : Persistence, Opening Reception

Overall, I feel as though my time with 701 CCA was well spent and incredibly meaningful. From the start I was tasked with projects that directly impacted the organization and could see the fruit of my labors immediately, even small tasks I was happy to complete because I felt like everything I did had purpose. I would love to continue working in this field and investing in communities via arts nonprofits, and this internship has given me the skills and confidence to begin building this career.

-- Elizabeth McCaw

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Summer at 701 CCA

701 Center for Contemporary Art has been working nonstop all summer to create a series of fun, interactive, and educational experiences when it comes to the art world. 701 CCA held a concert, an artist talk, two receptions and exhibitions, and, by the end of the summer, held six kids workshops. This internship truly has been such an eye-opening experience, and each of us has gained so much knowledge in several areas in the art world. I never will take for granted just strolling into a gallery now and seeing all the artwork, and not appreciate all the labor that goes into how the artwork just "appears" there. This summer has been quite a whirlwind, but working for a nonprofit art gallery has truly been rewarding. I really have enjoyed knowing I have played a role, even if it may be a small one, in someone else's enjoyment, education, and entertainment. I hope the pictures below give you a small insight into the behind the scenes of our internship so far this summer. ...

Meet Your Director

Hannah Shepard recently received her Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting from Savannah College of Art and Design. She graduated magna cum laude from the College of Charleston, where she was a double major in Arts Administration and Studio Art with a minor in Art History. She has exhibited her work throughout Charleston and Atlanta, while also working as a store manager, assistant gallery director, and intern for museums and non-profit spaces. She currently holds the position of Executive Director at 701 Center for Contemporary Art.

My Experience as an Intern at 701 CCA

I graduated with a BFA in printmaking from USC in 2013. I've been out of college for a few years and I wasn't happy with my current job prospects. After looking into master's programs in arts administration, I contacted Hannah, the director at 701 CCA, about volunteering in order to get some experience for my resume and a better idea of what I want to do. When I met Hannah, she told me about the internship and encouraged me to apply. The internship at 701 has been a great experience. I've been able to get firsthand experience in what goes on behind the scenes at a nonprofit arts organization. The most interesting part was working with Janet Orselli to install her re:Visions exhibition. It was exciting to see the gallery come together and to help with the opening reception at the end. I've gotten to work on marketing, social media outreach, grant writing, gallery installation, and an event. Not only has this significantly helped my resu...

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