Arts Intern College Program

Turn Your Passion into Opportunity: Apply for a paid summer internship at a museum or cultural arts institution!

Through our summer internship program, students can gain valuable experience in the visual and performing arts, as well as in cultural organizations in their cities. Opportunities are available in various departments, including archives, community engagement, curatorial, collections, design, education, marketing, and more. Expand your possibilities for a brighter future with a paid internship that aligns with your interests in the arts.

Summer 2026 Program Dates:

• Cleveland: June 4 - August 4
• Baltimore/ New York City: June 8 – August 7

Intern Compensation:

• Baltimore: $24/hr
• Cleveland: $21/hr
• New York City: $24/hr
• Final Intern Stipend: is based upon completion of Arts Intern educational components, including attendance at Professional Development events and evaluation surveys
• Hours: Interns are required to complete a total of 252 hours, working 28 hours (5 days) per week over a 9-week period.
• Housing stipend is not provided!

Qualifications:

To qualify for the Arts Intern College program, you must meet these requirements:

• Currently enrolled full-time at a college or university.
• 3.0 GPA
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Currently a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree (only).
• Reside in Cleveland or New York for the entire 9-week summer program.
• Available to work from June 1 to August 7 during the 9-week period.
• Have completed the FAFSA for 2025-26 with an EFC/SAI between $0 and $10,000.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to adapt quickly within a museum or cultural arts organization.

Please submit your application by Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM (est)

Communication:

We expect a high volume of applications this year, so only candidates selected for interviews will receive direct communication about the status of their application.  

We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. 

Sincerely, 

Robert Fronta,

Associate Program Manager, Arts Intern College Program

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End of Summer Interview: Insights from Our 2025 Arts Interns

Here’s what our 2025 cohort has to say about their recent summer internship experience as Arts Interns.

 Arts Intern Alumni Chat with Kasssandra Gonzalez

Kasssandra talks about their Arts Intern experience at The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and the Brooklyn Museum.

The Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program is an extension of the BAI high school internship program, administered by Studio in a School Association, and in partnership with: Arts for Learning in Maryland, EdVestors in Boston, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, and Sitar Arts Center in Washington, DC.

Host Applications Next Deadline: January 30th @ 11:59 PM ET. (Note: After January 30th, another round of applications will be considered, if available)

This summer, high school juniors in New York City can earn $29.45 per hour working up to 33 hours per week at one of Studio’s non-profit arts and cultural partners through the Bloomberg Arts Internship (BAI). BAI provides a paid opportunity to explore arts careers; hone your workplace, communication and public-speaking skills; and sharpen your writing through a program led by Columbia University’s Teachers College that includes guidance for completing your college essays.    

To be selected, you must be: 

• A high school junior during the 2025–26 school year 
• 16 years of age or older by the end of the 2025–26 school year
• Available between 6/29/2026  –8/21/2026 for the entire internship program. The first day of mandatory orientation will begin on Monday, June 29 and continue through Thursday, July 2. There will be no program on Friday, July 3 in observance of the federal holiday that falls on Saturday, July 4..
• Ready to develop college applications and learn about financing your college education
• Committed to intern at an arts and cultural organization to develop workplace skills
• Eager to be immersed in New York City’s exciting arts and cultural scene.

The application deadline is Tuesday, March 10, 2026, by 11:59PM. Email bai@studioinst.org for more information. Use subject line "BAI Summer 2026 Inquiry".