FotoFest welcomes volunteers and interns. FotoFest has worked with many interns and volunteers from both the United States and abroad.

Internships

Internships are available to students, artists and individuals interested in the arts. Internships are available to individuals from the U.S. and abroad.

For university students in the U.S., internships can be used for credit in college courses. Please look here for information on internship opportunities for U.S. students and individuals as well as information on internship opportunities for individuals coming from outside the United States.

Volunteer for FotoFest

Volunteers are the backbone of any non-profit organization and FotoFest is always in need of volunteers. We are looking for interested and reliable people of all ages to for gallery hosting during exhibitions, office help, exhibition installations and special events.

The Biennial International Month of Photography is one of the most famous events of its kind in the world. It brings international and national attention to Houston. It is a citywide event and over 100 of the city's arts and education organizations participate. This is an interesting way to see how one of the world's largest photographic events takes shape and happens-from opening night planning through installation and de-installation.

During the Biennial, FotoFest volunteers assist with art handling; gallery hosting; international, national and press mailings; local distribution of FotoFest materials; reservations and arrangements for artists and VIPs; office administration including database updates, mailings, telephone, photocopying and other support.

Please complete the Contact Info Form below, indicate any team preferences and e-mail it to FotoFest. We will contact you.

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Gallery Host(ing) Team: Work with Gallery Team to staff FotoFest shows at various galleries/venues.     Office Administration Team: Work with FotoFest headquarters Office Team to greet FotoFest guests, arrange schedules, cover phones, photocopy, update database; also assist with mailings, inquiries, general support.     Meeting Place Team: This two-week event offers portfolio reviews to international and national photographic artists. Work with Meeting Place Team to assemble and distribute reviewer info; work at Meeting Place location in setting up and taking down each day.     Information Distribution Team: Work with Info Team to distribute Festival catalogues, maps, posters, brochures and invitations.     Exhibitions Team: Work with the Exhibitions staff to receive, organize, install/de-install, return artwork.