Arts Internship Program NY

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: New York City

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
• 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: Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, Arts Gowanus, BRIC Arts Media, Bronx River Art Center, Brooklyn Arts Exchange, Building Beats, Castellano's House of Music, Epic Theatre Ensemble, Face the Music, Groundswell, Martha Graham School of Dance, Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Orchestra of St. Lukes, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Pregones Theatre, Salvatore Larussa Dance Theatre, Shoestring Press, Society of Illustrators, The Possibility Project, Waterwell

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: Applications open in fall (for students currently in 10th grade who will be juniors in the fall)

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 Notification: Sign up for email or text notifications through the interest form to be notified when applications open