Water Street Studios Interns

Part of Water Street Studios is to develop creative talent on all levels. Part of that is an internship program where high school and college students work on projects varying from assisting on teaching classes, gallery hanging, business operations, and marketing. While our interns are not paid, Water Street Studios offers a unique opportunity to work with established professionals that come from a variety of backgrounds and who are eager to share there experiences.
If you are interested in internship at Water Street Studios, please click here.

Here are a few of the interns that are currently assisting with day to day operations.

Gallery Intern - Kim Fredricks

Kimberly Fredricks earned a fine art degree at Northern Illinois University in the spring of 2010. She specializes in hand pulled printmaking techniques and recently attended the 2011 Frogman's Print Workshop with the help of a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. She also attended Tom Huck's 2010 Woodcut Bootcamp. Kimberly lives in North Aurora and enjoys biking to Water Street Studios and to her job at The Olive Mill in Geneva. Her dream is to one day open up her own printshop to teach printmaking and support art in the community.

Gallery Intern - Ashley Cotter

Ashley Cotter graduated from Westwood College with a Bachelors degree in Interior Design. Her passion for art led her to Water Street Studios. Ashley loves to learn and loves new experiences, and hopes to learn more about the world of art. In her spare time she loves hiking with her dog, Molly.  Along with her internship here, she bartends at Two Brothers Brewery in Warrenville.

Education Intern - Angelica Matczuk

Angelica "Geli" Matczuk graduated from The Art Institute of Chicago in May 2011 with a Bachelors in Fine Arts with an Emphasis in Art Education.  Aside from being K-12 certified to teach art she enjoys making art, mainly through painting and screen printing. In 2010 Geli attended Ox-Bow Art School in Saugatuck MI. to learn paper making and glass blowing.  She also has participated in the 2010 & 2011 Aurora Art Alley Art Festivals. Geli currently lives in Yorkville and is the Art Education Intern at Water Street Studios.  On her spare time she plays roller derby for the Aurora 88s Roller Derby League, and travels to world's largest roadside attraction to document and to later on use for her art.

Public Relations Intern - Camilla Summers

Hello! I am Camilla Summers and I am an Art Major, Business Minor studying at Brigham Young University in Idaho and am currently interning at Water Street Studios during my winter break. I grew up in Appleton, WI and just recently moved to Chicago but I love it here so far. There is so much to learn. I also love to work with different people in the community, spend time with friends and family, participate in sports, create art, listen to music and travel. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with different artists and learn more about how a gallery and business are run. My ultimate dream would be to open up my own art studio, gallery and consignment shop for people to come and experience.

Business Development Intern - Sarah Palmatier

My name is Sarah Palmatier and I am a Business Development intern from Aurora University. I am majoring in Business Commerce and Organizational Management and will be graduating next May. I live in Aurora and come from a family of five. I am the only one in my family that is left-handed. I am of French, German and Cherokee descent. I can speak French, Spanish and of course English. I love to play sports like; volleyball, badminton and dance. I also love all types of music and movies and I am a huge movie buff. I have always been interested in all types of art such as drawing, painting, and clay. In my free time, I spend time with my family and boyfriend. I am eager, excited and open to learn more about business development at Water Street Studios.