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
- 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, 2027
- 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 2027 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 2027. (Note: Dates are subject to change.)
Application Deadline: January 10, 2027, 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 public high school teens 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 2026 partners
Bronx: Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education, Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center
Brooklyn: BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Brooklyn Youth Chorus, Cool Culture, En Garde Arts, GALLIM Dance, Marine Park Alliance STREB, Inc, The Brooklyn Rail, The Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP), The Laundromat Project, The Poetry Society of New York, UrbanGlass, viBe Theater Experience
Manhattan: Ars Nova, Art21, Asian American Arts Alliance, Ballet Hispánico, Behind the Book, Broadway Bound Kids, Building Studio Architects, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, CUE Art Foundation, Gibney Dance, Hispanic Society Museum & Library, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, Martha Graham Dance Company, MCC Theater, Museum of Chinese in America, Museum of the City of New York, National Black Theatre, National Dance Institute, New 42, New York Live Arts, Park Avenue Armory
Public Art Fund, Red Bull Theater, Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, Roundabout Theatre Company, Running Subway Productions, Soho Repertory Theater, Studio in a School, Swiss Institute, The Americas Society, The Juilliard School, The Korea Society, The Young People’s Chorus of New York City, , Theatre for a New Audience, Vineyard Theatre
Queens: Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL), King Manor Museum, Lewis Latimer House, Materials for the Arts, MoMA PS1, Museum of the Moving Image, New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), Queens Botanical Garden
Staten Island: Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, Staten Island Museum
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
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. Alongside hands-on work, interns join a cohort for professional development, career exploration, networking, and reflection.
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. Students interested can expand their possibilities for a brighter future with a paid internship in the arts.
DETAILS
SUMMER 2027 PROGRAM DATES
- Dates and Application Timeline coming soon.
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 2026-27: 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 2026-27 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 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 is 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 and gain valuable experience in a museum or cultural arts organization!
TIME COMMITMENT
Interns commit to 28 hours per week at their host organization for 9 weeks. In addition, interns are required to attend scheduled Friday professional development sessions and program activities.
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 travel and program completion 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.
Recent Arts Intern Worksite Partners: Summer 2026
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: 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, 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 2027? 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 2027
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, Culture Source in Detroit, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance in Philadelphia, KIDsmART in New Orleans, 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
2027 PROGRAM DATES
- Baltimore: May 25 – July 27
- Boston: June 1 – August 2
- Detroit: Jun 4 – August 5
- New York City: June 7 – August 6
- New Orleans: May 27 – July 29
- Philadelphia: June 2 – August 3
- Washington, DC: June 5 – August 6
TIME COMMITMENT
Interns must commit to 4 days per week at their worksite, plus one Professional Development Cohort Day, for the entire 9-week program duration.
- Baltimore: $28.43/hour
- Boston: $35.18/hour
- Detroit: $24.18/hour
- New Orleans: $24.41/hour
- New York City: $33.04/hour
- Philadelphia: $26.62/hour
- Washington, DC: $33.47/hour
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 2026 BAI: COLLEGE PARTNERS INCLUDED…
Baltimore: Art with a Heart, Baltimore Center Stage, Everyman Theatre, Walters Art Museum
Boston: Community Music Center of Boston, Masary Studios, Museum of African American History, SPOKE ART, Inc., The Huntington Theatre Company
New York City: Artists for Humanity, Atlantic Theater Company, BRIC Arts, Drama Club, Gallim Dance Company, International Center of Photography, Museum of Chinese in America, National Dance Institute, New York Hall of Science, The Arts Students League of New York, The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts/Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, The Intrepid Museum, The Juilliard School, Signature Theatre, Swiss Institute, Theatre for a New Audience
Philadelphia: Arden Theatre Company, Fabric Workshop and Museum, Girard College, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Moonstone Arts Center, Rosenbach Museum and Library, The Clay Studio, The Franklin Institute, Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance/Paul Robeson House & Museum, Yes! And…Collaborative Arts
Washington, D.C.: National Museum of Women in the Arts, Sitar Arts Center, The Washington Ballet, Touchstone Foundation for the Arts, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
To find out more about hosting a BAI: College intern, please visit here:
Alumni
Alumni resources
Studio in a School values our Alumni! Below you can find information about events, current interns, and resources for alumni from the Bloomberg Arts Intern, Bloomberg Arts Intern: College, and Arts Intern program.
Have questions or want to connect with us? Reach out to us at alumni@studioinaschool.org
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.
If you are interested in hosting an intern, contact us here:
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