PROPOSAL PROCESS

• An institution or department representative will complete the host application. Upon approval, internships will be listed on studioinstitute.org/opportunities and your institution’s own employment page.

INSTITUTION GRANT

• Includes grant to cover the stipend for the intern(s) awarded at the start of the program plus a small grant per intern for associated administrative costs, awarded upon program completion.

INTERNSHIP DURATION

• 9 weeks [252 hours, 28 hours per week]

PROGRAM DATES

• Baltimore: June 6 – August 9
• Boston: June 4 – August 6
• New York: June 3 – August 5
• Philadelphia: June 5 – August 7

HOST APPLICATIONS DUE

• Accepting applications on a rolling basis

ALL BAI '19, '20, '21 ALUM: SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY

Are you a BAI alum who participated in the program between 2019 and 2021? If you're a rising college junior, senior, or graduate as of fall 2024, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

This internship deepened my appreciation for the role of museums in preserving cultural heritage and promoting artistic expression. I now understand the efforts required to curate and archive exhibits that engage and educate the public. My exposure to various aspects of museum operations has opened my eyes to potential career paths within cultural institutions.” [CHRISTIAN B., EXHIBITION ARCHIVE INTERN, MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART]

Attention BAI Alum '19, '20, '21: Unlock Your Opportunity for a Paid Summer Internship in Visual or Performing Arts! Explore the Bloomberg Arts Intern Program and Eligibility. Register to Receive Comprehensive Details on Application Procedures.

Note: WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CLEVELAND

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THE FOLLOWING CITIES:

BALTIMORE, BOSTON, CHICAGO, MEMPHIS, NEW JERSEY, NYC, PHILADELPHIA AND PROVIDENCE.

To be eligible for Arts Intern, you must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree and: 

1. Currently enrolled as a full-time rising junior (a current sophomore) – or –
2. Currently enrolled as a full-time junior – or –
3. Currently enrolled as a full-time senior graduating by fall 2024. 
4. You must either reside or attend college in the same city as the organization that hosts you. (These boundaries vary in each of Arts Intern's participating cities.)
5. You must have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) up to $6,250. (This number is on the Student Aid Report on the FAFSA form. To see what it looks like, can be found here. 

We do not accept any other forms of documentation for an EFC.

Materials required for submission: 

1. Cover Letter 
2. Résumé/CV 
3. Transcript 
4. Student Aid Report with EFC 
5. Work Samples 

PLEASE READ BELOW:

Arts Internship Summer 2024 Application Important Information:

Interns may work in the following areas: • Archives • Collections and Exhibitions Research• Collections Registration • Conservation • Development • Editorial and Publications •Graphic Design •Marketing and Membership and more!

Internship applicants must be currently enrolled in undergraduate studies. 

(international students or graduate students are ineligible)

Information:

• The summer internship program runs from the first week in June through the second week of August. 
• Interns work 4 days per week and must attend all enrichment activities every Friday during the program.
• If you are selected to move forward with the application process, an Arts Intern staff member will contact you on next steps.