PROGRAMS
INTERNSHIPS
Teen Apprenticeship Program (HIGH SCHOOL)
Participate in a spring apprenticeship program that can lead to a paid job teaching art this summer!
Since 2009, the Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP) has offered high school students from New York City Public Schools an opportunity to obtain a paid internship teaching art to children in NYC summer camps.
TAP is an innovative way to explore careers in the arts and education, while learning how to lead younger children in art-making classes and enhancing your own creativity and art-making skills.
DETAILS
The Teen Apprenticeship Program has two parts. During the spring, you will train as an apprentice with a Studio in a School artist instructor during weekly meetings held on Saturdays. You’ll learn the fundamentals of art making and prepare to lead classes for young learners. Instruction focuses on building your art-making skills, writing lesson plans, facilitating group conversations, and practicing teaching.
In addition, you will learn to develop good work habits and understand expectations of the workplace. Upon successful completion of the spring apprenticeship, you would qualify for a paid internship teaching visual art to elementary school children in New York City summer camps.
summer 2025 Partners
Brooklyn: CAMBA, Center for Family Life (Sunset Park), Coalition for Hispanic Family Services, Police Athletic League—and participating NYC high schools
Manhattan: Police Athletic League, Grand Street Settlement (Seward Park)—and participating NYC high schools
Queens: The Boys’ Club of New York, Coalition for Hispanic Family Services, Sunnyside Community Services, Police Athletic League—and participating NYC high schools
FUTURE PARTNERS: contact us at TAP@studioinst.org if…
- You are a New York City public high school interested in learning more about this opportunity for your eligible students.
- You are interested in having our high school interns work at your summer camp.
eligibility
TAP is open to high school students from New York City Public Schools who are at least 16 years old. You should have an interest in teaching art to young children, ages 5–10.
Teens selected for this program must:
- Be 16 years old or older by July 1, 2026
- Have an interest in art
- Have an interest in working with children
- Commit to both the spring apprenticeship and the paid summer job.
KEY DATES AND INFORMATION
- No prior experience is necessary to participate.
- The 2026 spring apprenticeship will begin in February and end in early June. Exact dates TBD.
- Weekly sessions are typically held on Saturdays. Students who are selected can choose a morning slot (10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) or an afternoon slot (2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.). Sessions include Tuesdays in May.
- Teens earn $17.00 per hour working up to 25 hours per week in the summer. Summer internships will begin in early July and end in mid-August 2026. (Note: Dates are subject to change.)
Application Deadline: January 11, 2026, 11:59PM EST
Have questions? Reach out to TAP@studioinaschool.org
Bloomberg Arts Internship (HIGH SCHOOL)
Get paid to explore careers in the arts, learn new skills, improve your college readiness, and experience the arts and culture of NYC!
Since 2012, with the generous support of Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Bloomberg Arts Internship (BAI) program has placed New York City teens from participating public high schools in paid internships.
BAI provides a paid opportunity to try out careers in arts and cultural organizations in New York City; 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 essay.
DETAILS
This paid, full-time internship at NYC arts and cultural organizations includes:
- Work experience three days per week at one of over 45 non-profit partners of Studio in a School. These organizations contribute greatly to the vibrancy of New York City’s arts and cultural communities.
- Weekly classroom workshops focused on improving workplace and college readiness skills and starting the college application process
- Weekly visits with cultural institutions and partner organizations, which include special tours and career panels with working arts professionals.
Summer 2025 partners
Bronx: B.A.A.D! Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance, Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education, New York Botanical Garden, Wave Hill
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM Hamm Archives), Brooklyn Arts Council, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Brooklyn Rail, Brooklyn Youth Chorus, Cool Culture, GALLIM, Museum of Food and Drink, The Poetry Society of New York, STREB, Inc., Theatre for a New Audience, UrbanGlass, viBe Theater Experience
Manhattan: Art 21, Art at Americas Society, Asian American Arts Alliance, Ballet Hispánico, Building Studio Architects, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Civitella Ranieri Foundation, Classic Stage Company, Cultural Counsel, Gibney Dance, Hispanic Society Museum & Library, The Juilliard School & Store, Kaufman Music Center, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, MCC Theater, Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance, Museum of Chinese in America, Museum of the City of New York, National Black Theatre, National Dance Institute, New 42 (Victory Theater), The New Group, New York Live Arts, New York Studio School, Open House New York, Park Avenue Armory, Public Art Fund, Red Bull Theater, Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop (EFA), Rosie’s Theater Kids, Roundabout Theatre Company, Running Subway Productions, Studio Institute, Swiss Institute Contemporary Art, Young People’s Chorus of New York City
Queens: Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, King Manor Museum, Materials for the Arts, MoMA PS1, Museum of the Moving Image, New York Hall of Science, Queens Botanical Garden
Staten Island: Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, Staten Island Museum, Sundog Theatre
FUTURE PARTNERS: If you are a New York City arts and cultural organization interested in joining our Studio In A School partner community and hosting interns for a summer internship, we’d love to connect with you! Contact us at bai@studioinaschool.org
SUMMER 2025 PARTICIPATING HIGH SCHOOLS
Manhattan: High School of Art & Design, High School for Fashion Industries, Special Music School, and Urban Assembly Gateway School
for Technology
Brooklyn: Brooklyn High School of the Arts, Edward R Murrow High School, and Midwood High School
Queens: Academy for Careers in Television & Film, Queens Technical High School, and Thomas A. Edison High School
Bronx: Bronx High School of Science, Fordham High School of the Arts and High School of Computers and Technology
Staten Island: Curtis High School
Have questions? Reach out to bai@studioinaschool.org
Arts Intern (COLLEGE)
Turn Your Passion into Opportunity: Apply for a paid summer internship at a museum or cultural arts institution!
The Arts Intern College Program offers paid internship opportunities to skilled college undergraduates with financial needs, allowing them to explore careers in the arts.
Through these summer internships, students can gain valuable experience in visual and performing arts, as well as cultural organizations within 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.
DETAILS
SUMMER 2026 PROGRAM DATES
- Cleveland: June 3 – August 3
- New York City: June 8 – August 7
APPLICATION PROCESS
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.
To be considered, applicants must submit the following:
- Unofficial Transcript for current academic year.
- Resume
- A cover letter
- FAFSA 2025-26: SAI Documentation.
- Portfolio, images of work or writing sample.
To qualify for the Arts Intern College program, you must meet these requirements:
- Currently enrolled full-time at a college or university.
- Currently a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree (only).
- Completed the FAFSA for 2025-26 with an EFC/SAI between $0 and $10,000.
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Reside in Cleveland or New York for the entire 9-week summer program.
- Available to work from June 4 to August 7 during the 9 weeks.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Able to adapt quickly within a museum or cultural arts organization.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
COLLEGE STUDENT APPLICATION
Join the Arts Intern College program this summer! This 9-week internship runs from June 4 to August 7 for college juniors and seniors with a 3.0 GPA. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and reside in Cleveland or New York. Strong communication skills and teamwork abilities are essential.
Apply by February 26, 2026 @11:59PM (est) and gain valuable experience in a museum or cultural arts organization!
TIME COMMITMENT
Interns must commit to 28 hours per week for the entire 9-week program duration.
Interns are required to be on-site 4 days a week and 5th day with full-day attendance on Fridays.
INTERN COMPENSATION
Intern compensation based on the MIT Living Wage Calculator.
Cleveland & NYC:
- Hourly market rate Cleveland $21/hr, Baltimore & NYC: $24/HR
- Interns in NYC will receive a final stipend.
The final stipend is contingent upon completing all educational requirements, including attending every Professional Development Day and submitting evaluation surveys.
Housing or travel stipend is not provided!
Here’s what our 2025 cohort has to say about their recent summer internship experience as Arts Interns.
Summer 2026 Arts Intern College Worksites
The Artist Legacy Coalition (Baltimore/NYC): The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, The Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, The Renee & Chaim Gross Foundation, The Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, The Toshiko Takaezu Foundation, The Valerie J. Maynard Foundation, The Woodman Family Foundation
Cleveland: Assembly for the Arts, Art House, Inc, Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Public Theatre, Foluké Cultural Arts Center, Inlet Dance Theatre, Museum of Contemporary Art: Cleveland
New York: Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brooklyn Museum, El Museo del Barrio, Madison Square Park Conservancy, The Boys’ Club of New York, The Kitchen, The Noguchi Museum, The Shed, Vera List Center for Art and Politics
Are you a nonprofit arts and cultural organization interested in hosting an Arts Intern for summer 2026? Learn more.
For more information, please email Robert Fronta, Associate Program Manager, rfronta@studioinaschool.org, or schedule a meeting here.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
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.
" This internship highlighted my appreciation for cultural organizations and their importance for our community. It is a place to bring people together from all backgrounds through diverse arts and cultural programming. Lastly, it opened my eyes to various museum career paths I had not previously considered, such as digital curation and archival documentation. "
Bloomberg Arts Internship: College
Special Internship Opportunity in Summer 2026
Enhance your summer and make an impact with a paid internship in your city's lively arts scene.
Bloomberg Arts Internship: College is an extension of the summer high school program, administered by Studio in a School and in partnership with Arts for Learning in Maryland, EdVestors in Boston, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, and Sitar Arts Center in Washington, DC.
" The internship showed me that there are local options for a career in the arts. There is no need to travel abroad. I just look a bit further and find people making all kinds of art everywhere. "
Did your previous high school internship spark a lasting interest in the arts sector? If you’re ready to continue your arts career journey, the Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program offers a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the field.
ADVANCE YOUR CREATIVE JOURNEY THAT BEGAN IN HIGH SCHOOL
The Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program is not just a summer internship; it’s a springboard into your future in the arts. We’re offering a dynamic, real-world experience 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.
SHAPE THE FUTURE OF ARTS & CULTURE. FORGE YOUR CAREER.
- Work on Meaningful Projects: Engage in work that challenges you and contributes significantly to your host organization.
- Navigate the Organization: Gain insider knowledge of cultural institutions and the arts sector that goes beyond the classroom.
- 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.
DETAILS
2026 PROGRAM DATES
- Baltimore: June 8 – August 7
- Boston: June 4 – August 4
- New York City: June 1 – July 31
- Philadelphia: June 2 – August 3
- Washington, DC: June 5 – August 6
TIME COMMITMENT
Interns must commit to 28 hours per week for the entire 9-week program duration.
INTERN COMPENSATION
Hourly wage: Up to living wage hourly rate* (varying by city)*
Final Stipend from Studio in a School upon completion of BAI: College’s educational components, including attendance at Professional Development events and evaluation surveys
Travel Stipend to offset costs of transit during the internship, granted at the beginning of the internship
Interns are expected to work 252 hours total (28 hours/week for 9 weeks)
*Intern compensation based on the MIT Living Wage Calculator.
Applications for the Summer 2027 BAI: College program will open in Fall, 2026. To receive an invitation to apply when the application opens, please complete this short form.
HOST A BAI: COLLEGE INTERN
SUMMER 2025 BAI: COLLEGE PARTNERS INCLUDED…
Baltimore: Art with a Heart, Associated Black Charities, Evergreen Museum and Library, Everyman Theatre
Boston: Artists For Humanity Boston, EdVestors, Museum of African American History, SPOKE ART, Inc., The Huntington Theatre Company; WBUR (Boston University)
New York City: Artists for Humanity, Atlantic Theater Company, Drama Club, Intrepid Museum, The Juilliard School, Museum of Chinese in America, National Dance Institute, New 42nd Street Inc. / New Victory Theater, New York Hall of Science, The New York Historical, Signature Theatre, Socrates Sculpture Park, Theatre for a New Audience
Philadelphia: The Clay Studio, The Franklin Institute, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Independence Seaport Museum, Moonstone Arts Center, The Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, Yes! And…Collaborative Arts
Washington, D.C.: Sitar Arts Center, The Washington Ballet, Wooly Mammoth Theatre Company
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We have partnered with museums, artist foundations, theaters, and many other organizations to host summer and school year internships for high school and college students. We are always looking for new organizations to partner with us in providing career experience for young people in the arts and cultural sector.
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