It arguably also contravenes National Minimum Wage legislation:
https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-work-experience-and-internships
Even if it doesn't it is one of the many examples of (1) how newcomers are being exploited and (2) how even where there is some experiential/CV 'benefit' to be derived from such an arrangement it effectively excludes those who do not have private means or other financial support.michael


      From: "Goebel, Johannes" <[log in to unmask]>
 To: [log in to unmask] 
 Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 12:55 PM
 Subject: Re: [NEW-MEDIA-CURATING] Two internship opportunities to work with Katie Paterson Studio
   
Dear all,

³Just an observation² as I read this announcement. Please bear in mind
that this ³offer² is placed in the context of curating professionals and
artists.

If I understand the first ³internship opportunity² correctly, it is asking
for 80 hours of free work a la ³Would you like to work for me for free ­
please send a CV and a cover letter to be able to work for free for my
project². 

"Expenses paid² while working from home - what do you mean by expenses:
like rent, utilities, food? Or do you mean electricity that is needed for
running the computer? Or do you mean pen and paper? Or 25% of my internet
service provider fee?
 
An internship used to have a function for the intern (getting insight into
a work area, getting started) and was not just two weeks doing free work.
And we all know about the exploitation that internships in industry have
turned into.

So what one gets in return is that one can put on one¹s CV ³Worked for
Katie Paterson as intern (80 hours)²? That is just great and pays my bills
and opens doors for future jobs?

I don¹t know if any other professional on this list finds this also
appalling.

But maybe I misunderstood - then please let me know. Since I am working
professionally in the field, I would like to learn if I interpreted this
correctly or not.

Johannes Goebel







On 8/18/15, 7:15 AM, "Martin John Callanan (UCL)" <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

>*** Astro-image Editing Internship opportunity for artist Katie Paterson
>***
>
>We are seeking a short-term studio intern to work with Katie Paterson
>Studio, remotely, on a specific task relating to a new artwork we are
>in the process of creating, involving solar eclipses and astronomical
>photography. The placement will involve working closely with Katie
>Paterson¹s studio manager in East London, however, this is a remote
>position and applications are welcomed from candidates across the UK.
>
>The ideal candidate will have good experience with digital
>technologies and applications particularly Photoshop and InDesign.
>Must be a fluent English speaker. The role will involve image editing,
>archiving and cataloguing, and offers the opportunity to gain
>experience working on a vast astronomical image archive. The role
>requires attention to detail. The internship offers the applicant the
>opportunity to gain experience working on a new image-based artwork.
>
>Expenses paid.
>Placement start date ­ w/c Monday 31st August 2015 for maximum 40
>hours per week for 2 weeks, with the potential to extend.
>
>Please send your CV and covering letter to Siobhàn Maguire
>[log in to unmask] for consideration.
>
>
>
>
>*** Research Internship opportunity for artist Katie Paterson ***
>
>We are seeking a studio intern to work with Katie Paterson Studio,
>remotely, on a specific research task relating to a new artwork we are
>in the process of creating for the University of Bristol, involving
>trees and wood. The placement will involve working closely with Katie
>Paterson¹s studio manager in East London, however, this is a remote
>position and applications are welcomed from candidates across the UK.
>
>The ideal candidate will have an aptitude towards academic and
>archival research. This particular role is best suited to someone with
>an artistic, scientific or archival background, or who seeks to
>further their research and archival experience. Applicants must be
>confident with digital technologies and office software such as Word
>and Excel. Must be a fluent English speaker.
>
>The role will be to support our small production team in researching
>and accumulating information and stories for a new artwork involving
>an immense number of trees and wood species, to be realized in early
>2016. The role will involve visiting libraries, online research,
>communication with wood specialists, working on an ongoing database,
>and occasionally travelling to the Bristol based studio to assist in
>the cataloging process of the artwork. The position offers a learning
>opportunity involving tree-life and the evolution of tree species.
>
>The internship offers the applicant the opportunity to be part of a
>new site-related, multi disciplinary public arts project, and help
>develop those who are seeking a career in the arts or sciences. The
>intern will be an integral member of our small project team.
>Supervision and support will be provided.
>
>The applicant will be expected to work a minimum of 8 hours a week for
>three months (flexible times), with an option to extend for a further
>three months.
>
>We encourage applicants of all ages.
>Expenses paid.
>Placement start date ­ immediately.
>
>Please send your CV and covering letter to Siobhàn Maguire
>[log in to unmask] for consideration.