How would you like to see some of the most famous rock art sites from around the world, without leaving your house? View our virtual exhibit Visions: Rock Art from Around the World, which showcases images of rock art sites that our members, volunteers, and supporters have visited.
Further Reading: The Writing on the Wall by National Geographic Photographer Stephen Alvarez
California
Idyllwild Park
Idyllwild Park
Renegade Canyon
Ancient Lake Cahuilla
Chumash Painted Cave
Chumash Painted Cave
Hospital Rock
Hospital Rock
Arizona
Painted Rock Site
Painted Rock Site
Painted Rock Site
Rock Art Ranch
Rock Art Ranch
Rock Art Ranch
Rock Art Ranch
Colorado River
Colorado River
New Mexico
El Malpais Panel
Black Mesa
Black Mesa
Galisteo Basin
Galisteo Basin
Washington
Tsagaglalal
Buffalo Eddy
Salvaged Petroglyphs
Nevada
Grapevine Canyon
Colorado
Shavano Valley Petroglyph Site
Utah
Ute Site
Ute Site
Ute Site
Ute Site
Ute Site
Ute Site
Ute Site
Arches National Park
Arches National Park
Arches National Park
Arches National Park
Arches National Park
Arches National Park
Arches National Park
Arches National Park
Arches National Park
Nine Mile Canyon
Nine Mile Canyon
Nine Mile Canyon
Montezuma Creek
Montezuma Creek
Horseshoe Canyon
Horseshoe Canyon
McConkie Ranch
McConkie Ranch
McConkie Ranch
McConkie Ranch
McConkie Ranch
Fremont Indian State Park
Wyoming
Legend Rock
Legend Rock
Legend Rock
Legend Rock
Legend Rock
Legend Rock
Legend Rock
Legend Rock
Legend Rock
Legend Rock
Legend Rock
Legend Rock
Legend Rock
Texas
Mayer’s Spring
Alamo Mountain
Alamo Mountain
Centipede Cave
Montana
Pompey’s Pillar
South Dakota
Scored Rock
Scored Rock
Scored Rock
Scored Rock
Scored Rock
Scored Rock
Scored Rock
Scored Rock
Scored Rock
Scored Rock
Scored Rock
Mexico
Catavina Cave
Catavina Cave
Catavina Cave
Catavina Cave
Catavina Cave
Catavina Cave
Baja Murals
Baja Murals
Canada
Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Chile
Chilean Geoglyphs
Scotland
Callanish Standing Stones
Callanish Standing Stones
Callanish Standing Stones
Callanish Standing Stones
Callanish Standing Stones
Callanish Standing Stones
Callanish Standing Stones
Pict Stones
Pict Stones
Pict Stones
Pict Stones
Pict Stones
Pict Stones
Aberlemno Churchyard
Aberlemno Churchyard
Aberlemno Churchyard
Aberlemno Churchyard
Aberlemno Churchyard
Aberlemno Churchyard
Aberlemno Churchyard
Ireland
Newgrange
Newgrange
Newgrange
Ogham Stones
Ogham Stones
Ogham Stones
Ogham Stones
Ogham Stones
Ogham Stones
Morocco
Foum Chenna
Ait Ouazik
Ait Ouazik
Ait Ouazik
Ait Ouazik
Tiggane
Tiggane
Oum La Leg
Oum La Leg
Oikaimedon
Oikaimedon
India
Bhimbetka
Bhimbetka
Funded in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture and the County of San Diego
Collections Research
With the assistance of Center staff, the intern will identify, design, and conduct an original research project that uses the Center’s archaeological collections. The intern will formulate a plan for public dissemination of the project results as a journal publication, a museum exhibit, or a public class or lecture. During the course of the research and dissemination planning, the intern will receive training in research design, collections management, artifact analysis, and exhibit design and production as appropriate to the selected project.
Archaeology Lab Positions
Volunteers will prepare one or more archaeological collections for curation. Center staff will instruct the volunteer on archaeological laboratory procedures such as basic artifact analysis, manual and computer cataloging, storage requirements, and preventative conservation.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions Volunteers assist with the design, construction, and installation of Center Museum exhibits.
Library
Volunteers work in the Center’s Research Library, cataloguing materials and organizing on a computer-based system.
Marketing and Administration
Marketing and Administrative Volunteers assist the Development Office or Administration Office with data entry, updating marketing materials and clerical tasks. Computer experience is a plus.
Museum Docent
Docents welcome visitors and answer general questions regarding the Center and exhibits. Docents staff the gift shop and help out with administrative and curatorial tasks.
Special Events
Volunteers support event activities at the Center, such as the Annual BBQ, lectures, workshops, and fundraising events. Be a part of the party!
Youth Education
Volunteer provide support for K-12 programs offered at the Center. These are fun, hands-on programs that kids really enjoy. Teaching experience is a plus, but not required. Background checks are required.
Photogrammetry
With the assistance of Center staff, the intern will use photogrammetry to prepare one or more archaeological collections for digital preservation, as well as create a virtual museum exhibit for our Public Archaeology department. Per approval, special projects of the intern’s choosing are also available. During the research and planning, the intern will receive guidance as appropriate to their selected project. Prospective interns should already be familiar with photogrammetric procedures, and Agisoft Metashape.
Development and Marketing
Under the direction of Center staff, the intern will support the department in various activities, including, but not limited to, fundraising and grant research; e-newsletter development; social media marketing; and website maintenance. This internship will give the intern valuable, real-world experience in non-profit fundraising and marketing.
Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology
Prospective Interns must have completed three courses: Introduction to GIS, GIS Database Management, and Intermediate/Advanced Methods in GIS. The intern will be assigned a project where they will create shapefiles and maps for curated archaeological collections, museum exhibits, and/or public outreach using ArcGIS 10.6. Center staff will instruct the intern on archaeological GIS laboratory procedures such as computer cataloguing, storage requirements, and database management.
Library Science
With the assistance of Center staff, the intern will arrange and catalog materials in the Center’s library. During the course of the internship, the intern will take a leading role in the cataloging, sorting and storing of research files and creating user guides for these collections. Center staff will instruct the intern on archival procedures, computer cataloging, storage requirements, and preventative conservation.
Public Archaeology
Harness your passion for Public Archaeology and gain hands-on experience with K-12 museum field trips, lectures, and public outreach. Additional projects may include creating virtual museum exhibits and activities, assisting in the development and implementation of K-12 curricula programs, planning and presenting public facing content, or educational field trip content of your own design. Must be able to pass a Live Scan.
Collections Management
With the assistance of Center staff, the intern will prepare one or more archaeological collections for curation. During the course of the internship, the intern will learn to identify artifacts and ecofacts common to the San Diego region, including lithics, ceramics, historical objects, and faunal, botanical, and mineral specimens. Center staff will instruct the intern on archaeological laboratory procedures such as basic artifact analysis, manual and computer cataloguing, storage requirements, and preventative conservation. In addition, the intern will become familiar with historical trends in archaeological practice in the San Diego area and will be introduced to current legal and ethical issues in archaeological curation as well as the concerns and rights of culturally affiliated groups with regard to archaeological materials.