Internship/ Job Cover Letter

Lena Kirk


M Sandino
Dixon Gallery and Gardens
4339 Park Ave.
Memphis, TN 38117

Dear M Sandino,

My name is Lena Kirk and I am writing to express my interest in an internship for the spring of 2012. We have been in communication in the past and I am happy that it has come time to actually apply! I am excited about this opportunity to work with the education department at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Having experience with children from my previous position in the programming department at the Children’s Museum of Memphis has given me the expertise necessary to be very productive in this position.

As a soon to be graduate of the Memphis College of Art I have developed a mixed media interest in printmaking, painting, and sculpture. I have always had an interest in sharing my creative process in teaching. Being unique and creative in the way I prepare materials to use for arts and crafts projects gives me a library of unlimited possibilities of fun activities to do with children. I have also had experience developing art projects using different mediums such as recycled materials, food products, and art materials to create fun and interesting projects to go along with many different focuses such as children’s books, master artists, seasonal activities, and geography.

In addition to the above qualifications I have experience in the following:

Working with and developing programs for children ages 2-13;
Communicating with children as well as adults;
Interacting with children in a museum environment, and helping children learn while playing; and
Working with large groups of children.

As I am approaching graduation and am highly interested in working with children in a museum environment as a career, I feel this intership would be very helpful to me and my future endeavors. I would be very excited at the prospect of being able to intern in the education department of the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. I have incuded my resume for your consideration. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Thank you,
Lena Kirk