Founded by Agnes Gund in 1999, the Arts Intern College program offers paid internship opportunities to skilled college undergraduates with financial needs, allowing them to explore careers in the arts. Interns earn competitive wages while gaining essential professional development to advance their careers.
In the Arts Intern College Program, students receive fully funded stipends and have the chance to engage directly with industry professionals, enhancing their knowledge and investment in museums and cultural institutions. Interns work on meaningful projects that showcase their perspectives, taking an active role in daily operations while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals. The Arts Intern College Program fosters peer interaction through required events and seminars, allowing interns to share experiences and insights.
Worksite Applications Priority Deadline: December 31st @ 11:59 PM
Program Contact: Sophia Domeville, Director of Internships, artsintern@studioinstitute.org
Program Structure:
- 252 total hours over 9 weeks
- 28 hours per week: 4 days on-site (includes lunch).
- Education Days: Every Friday, except June 19th (Juneteenth) and July 3rd (Independence Day, Observed)
Program Dates:
- Cleveland: June 4 – August 4
- New York City: June 8 – August 7
Intern Compensation:
Cleveland: $23/hour
- Final Stipend: $500 given by the Arts Intern College Program to the student upon completion of educational requirements.
New York City: $28/hour
- Final Stipend: $600 given by the Arts Intern College Program to the student upon completion of educational requirements.
Cleveland & NYC Grants to Worksites:
- Cleveland: $6,546
$5,796 for $23/hr x 252 hours intern compensation awarded at the program start, $750 for associated administrative costs (awarded to select orgs upon completion) - New York City: $7,806
$7,056 for $28/hr x 252 hours intern compensation awarded at the program start, $750 for associated administrative costs (awarded to select orgs upon completion)
NYC Foundation Worksites
We are excited to continue our partnership with nationally recognized foundation partners! This collaboration supports our initiative to provide competitive compensation for college students from low-income backgrounds in our Arts Intern College program, empowering the next generation of creatives. We kindly ask all foundation partners to cover the following costs:
Arts Intern College Program Costs
- 9wks (252 hours) x 28hr (each week) x $28/hr = $ 7,056
- Final stipend to student = $600
- Program Admin fee = $1,500
- Costs for Foundation Partners = $9,156
Worksite Eligibility:
An organization should consider applying if:
- Located in Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, or New York City, near public transportation.
- Can hire the intern as a part-time, temporary employee of the organization and provide the workspace, equipment, and resources required to complete their 9-week project.
- Has an available staff member, with a vision for mentoring an Arts Intern, to serve as the intern’s supervisor – offering support, learning opportunities, and feedback throughout the summer
- Has short-term meaningful project(s) that an intern could move forward with as part of their work plan in approximately 9 weeks
- Is open to providing feedback and engaging in ongoing communication with the College Team.
- Can complete a mid and end-of-summer survey in lieu of a final grant report
Examples of Summer Internship Projects
- Curatorial Research: Assist in researching and curating exhibitions.
- Digital Archiving: Help digitize collections by cataloging and photographing artifacts.
- Educational Program Development: Design workshops for school groups and families.
- Visitor Experience Survey: Gather feedback from visitors to suggest improvements.
- Social Media Campaign: Create a strategy to promote events and exhibitions online.
- Community Engagement Projects: Launch programs like artist talks or collaborative art projects.
- Grant Writing Assistance: Research funding opportunities and assist with proposals.
- Exhibition Marketing: Develop promotional materials for upcoming events.
- Outreach and Partnership Building: Connect with local organizations for potential collaborations.
- Event Planning: Organize special events to attract diverse audiences.