Internships

At Hatch Show Print we offer four different paid internship sessions throughout the calendar year, 6 or 8 weeks in length that will give participants a hands-on, in-depth look into a production letterpress design and print shop. We also offer a brief 2-week unpaid professional development program, geared toward working professionals interested in a taste of letterpress printing. We are able to accept up to four interns per session. These positions are open to both students and non-students.

In each internship session, participants are taught the process of traditional letterpress printing from the ground up. Letterpress printing experience is not required. Interns begin by learning about the wood and metal type in our collection through redistributing type from completed poster jobs. Moving forward, instruction turns to the basics of typesetting, letterpress poster design, and the printing process. Interns have the unique opportunity to work with our extensive collection of type and imagery to design and print custom letterpress posters for real clients. Interns are an integral part of our shop. The internship is first and foremost an educational opportunity. Completing an internship at Hatch Show Print does not lead to full-time employment.

Housing, meals and transportation are the responsibility of the intern. If help is needed to find housing, we are happy to give some guidance.

Hatch Show Print student intern applicants may apply for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Field Forward program. Field Forward is a living and relocation stipend—offered to select candidates in addition to the paid internship—that supports students who identify as traditionally underrepresented in cultural arts careers and students with demonstrated financial need. More information about Field Forward is available here.

Hatch Show Print Internship Dates

2025 Internship Dates

WINTER 2024 | December 2 – December 13
Applications Due: October 2

SPRING 2025 | February 10 – April 4
Applications Due: December 10th

SUMMER A | May 12 – June 20
Applications Due: March 12 (Please specify if you are able to do a specific summer session or either one)

SUMMER B | July 7 – August 15
Applications Due: March 12th (Please specify if you are able to do a specific summer session or either one)

FALL 2025 | September 2 – October 24 
Applications Due: June 23

WINTER 2025 | December 1 – December 12
Applications Due: October 1

How to Apply

Applicants must mail in a physical portfolio, along with a cover letter and resume. We do not accept email applications or digital portfolios.

Portfolio Requirements

Applicants should include 10-15 pieces in their portfolio. The work does not have to be letterpress, or even printmaking for that matter; however, if you are submitting a portfolio that features relief or letterpress printed pieces, please include at least one example of an actual print along with your portfolio. More than one is better. If you do not include any actual prints as examples of your work, it is difficult to gauge your skill level with the medium. If you do not include any actual prints and only include images of the prints, we will look at the images for the quality of the design or artistic expression only.  All forms of graphic design and fine art are welcome. Digitally printed photographs of the work will be accepted. Printed material should be printed on quality paper using a semi-professional printer.

Please include on your application which internship session you will be applying for.

Send applications to:

Hatch Show Print
Attn: Intern Wrangler
224 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203

*IMPORTANT*:

If you want your work returned to you, include a self-addressed stamped/postage-paid envelope with your portfolio.