Funding Amount

Paid internship + Adobe CC Membership for 2 years

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Arts Internship Program LA

Program Mission: Provides students who face structural barriers with paid work experiences and mentorship opportunities in the arts that empower self-identity and help build valuable skills for the future.

Geographic Scope: Los Angeles and Pasadena

Program Duration: 2-year program (fall junior year through spring of senior year + summer)

Target Students:

  • Students passionate about the arts

  • Students facing structural barriers

  • Students from ETA Partner Schools
  • Program Components:

  • Paid internship placements at creative institutions

  • Career exploration and real-world experience

  • Career panels with industry experts

  • Field trips to arts and cultural institutions

  • College prep workshops and college tours

  • Adobe CC Membership for 2 years + workshops

  • Resume writing workshops

  • Guest artist workshops

  • Peer mentorship and training

  • Networking opportunities with other students

  • Personal and creative development support

  • Goal development assistance

  • Application support
  • Time Commitment:

  • Approximately 12 hours per month during school year (October-December and January-May)

  • 48 hours during summer (July)
  • Internship Partner Organizations: The Armory Center for the Arts, Building Beats LA, Color Compton, Design B*tches, dublab, Heidi Duckler Dance, LA Commons, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Neighborhood Music School, Represent Justice, Robey Theatre, Side Street Projects, Vidiots

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be entering 11th grade in fall at an ETA Partner School

  • Be eligible to work in the US

  • Be in good academic standing at your school

  • Be enthusiastic about the arts and personal growth

  • Commit to all program activities from fall through spring, including summer
  • Application Timeline: Students apply in the fall of their junior year

    Application Materials:

  • Application form including:

  • - Vaccination status
    - Availability for work
    - Most recent report card
  • Series of questions (written or video format)

  • Option to share artwork or creative practice
  • Application Resources:

  • Virtual Application Walkthrough (video available)

  • Virtual Info Sessions (2 sessions with slideshows available)

  • LA AIP Media Kit for ETA Partners

  • Access to posters and social media posts
  • Note: The 2023-2025 cohort application period is now closed. Interest forms for 2024-2026 cohort opened in Spring 2024.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    artsyouth-programsafter-schoolacademic-enrichmentmentoring

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