Arts Intern For BAI Alumni

Special Internship Opportunity for Summer 2025
Enhance your summer and make an impact with a paid internship in your city's lively arts scene.

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Background

Are you an alum of the Bloomberg Arts Internship (BAI) program who is currently a college sophomore or junior in Baltimore, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C.? Did your BAI experience shape your high school years, sparking a lasting interest in the arts sector?

REIGNITE YOUR PASSION FOR THE ARTS
If you're about to earn your college degree and are eager to delve deeper into the arts in your city, we have an exhilarating opportunity waiting for you!


WHY REJOIN US?
The Arts Intern program for alumni is not just a summer internship; it's a springboard into your future in the arts. We’re offering a dynamic, real-world experience that goes beyond the typical intern role. You won't just be working, you'll be contributing, learning, and growing. Dive back into a community that values your ideas and gives you the platform to make a tangible impact.

EXPERIENCE AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT

  • Work on Meaningful Projects
    Engage in work that not only challenges you but also contributes significantly to your host organization. Your work will matter, leaving a lasting impression on both you and the institution.

  • Navigate the Organization
    Gain insider knowledge of how cultural institutions operate, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the arts sector that goes beyond textbooks and classrooms.

  • Network and Learn
    Connect with fellow interns and industry experts. Participate in exclusive sessions and site visits that broaden your perspective and deepen your understanding of the arts community

  • Contribute to the Arts Community
    Interns invigorate the arts community by bringing fresh perspectives, enhancing creative projects, and supporting cultural engagement through their dedicated efforts.

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Your next big opportunity in the arts awaits! Don't miss this chance to reconnect with the program that sparked your passion for the arts. Continue your journey in the arts sector, armed with new experiences, enhanced skills, and a network of like-minded individuals passionate about making a difference.

Arts Intern Partner Sites for the Summer 2024 Bloomberg Alumni Program Included:

Baltimore: Art with A Heart

Boston: Boston Children’s Chorus, Celebrity Series of Boston, EdVestors, Spoke Art Inc., WBUR (Boston University)

New York: Artists for Humanity, The Juilliard School, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Chinese in America, National Dance Institute, New York Hall of Science, New-York Historical Society, Queens Museum, Signature Theatre Company, Tenement Museum, Theatre for a New Audience

Philadelphia: Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection at Temple University Libraries; InLiquid, Ministry of Awe, Mural Arts Philadelphia, Tiny WPA, Women’s Coalition for Empowerment

Arts Intern alumna Jinelle Thompson, currently Project Manager, Community Partnerships & Initiatives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, describes how her Arts Intern experience was transformative. Watch Now.

Bloomberg Arts Interns “Class of 2019” final presentations event at Bloomberg Philanthropies. Photo: Ron Antonelli

Bloomberg Arts Internship 2020: Brooklyn Botanic Garden supervisor Nadine Cabrera (left), with intern Nusaybah L. (right)

Please Note

Summer 2025 internship positions will be posted in early 2025. Check back for updates.

Questions?

Contact us: artsinternbai@studioinstitute.org.


 

Details

The Summer 2024 Bloomberg Arts Intern program dates were as follows; dates for the 2025 program will be similar.

PROGRAM DATES
Baltimore:
Internship Period: June 6 – August 9; Program Day: Fridays
Boston: Internship Period: June 4 – August 6; Program Day: Fridays
New York City: Internship Period : June 3 – August 5; Program Day: Fridays
Philadelphia: Internship Period : June 5 – August 7; Program Day: Wednesdays

 

Eligibility

Arts Intern for BAI Alumni Summer 2025
Program Requirements

  • You are a BAI alum who is currently a college sophomore or junior in Baltimore, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C.

  • You either reside or attend college in the city in which you would like to work.

Application Eligibility Process

  1. Complete the Submittable eligibility application form and upload the required documents.

  2. Once your eligibility application is reviewed and approved by Studio Institute, we will send you an email confirming your eligibility and a link to available positions.

  3. You may apply directly to the positions you are interested in.

  4. The organization hosting the position will make decisions regarding interviewing and hiring.