Internships
Maine Prairie Studio is the pottery studio of Megan and JD Jorgenson, located in Kimball, Minnesota. The studio aims to nurture creativity and elevate the ceramic arts through community education for rural Minnesotans. Additionally, Maine Prairie Studio supports local, regional and national artists through internships, apprenticeships, retreats and residencies.
Students interning at Maine Prairie Studio play an active and important role in day-to-day studio coordination, education, community outreach and public relations.
Internships:
- Internships provide a chance to learn within a community-based ceramics and teaching studio.
- Internships are focused on studio operations, education, physical and online gallery management, or marketing and communications.
- The duration of internships is usually one semester, with interns dedicating around 10 hours per week at the studio.
- Interns receive a complimentary pottery class and may qualify for high school or college credit.
Please note: Maine Prairie Studio currently only offers unpaid internships. All interns will be required to keep a journal or blog to record their experiences. Interns may take a class at no cost either during or after their internship.
To apply:
- Applications are not being accepted at this time.
- For Summer 2026 internships the application deadline is October 1, 2025.
- For Summer 2027 internships the application deadline is October 1, 2026.
Applications are closed, For additional information, contact JD and Megan Jorgenson at info@maineprairiestudio.com or 320.309.1529
Pottery Studio Internship
Assist with day to day operation and organization at Maine Prairie Studio.
Intern’s duties: Interns will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of studio and kiln maintenance. Tasks may include mixing clay and glazes, loading and unloading kilns, and studio upkeep and maintenance. Students will learn specifically about the studio process and techniques, along with other aspects of running a clay studio, including marketing, critiques, firing, customer relations.
About us
Maine Prairie Studio is the pottery studio of Megan and JD Jorgenson, located in Kimball, Minnesota. Our studio aims to nurture creativity and elevate the ceramic arts through community education for rural Minnesotans. Additionally, we support local, regional and national artists through internships, apprenticeships, residencies and retreats.
