Arts Intern & BAI College hosts:
Supervising Interns For success

Effective Supervision and Guidance Transforms Careers

Background | Resources

Background

As a supervisor at a cultural institution hosting Arts Intern or Bloomberg Arts Intern College (BAI College), you play a crucial role in shaping future arts leaders.

Your mentorship provides college students from diverse backgrounds with the professional foundation they need to thrive in arts careers.

Meaningful internships happen when supervisors create environments that allow interns to develop professionally, increase their productivity, and achieve successful project outcomes. Through your guidance, you'll help build a more diverse and inclusive arts workforce.

As a supervisor in either our Arts Intern or BAI College program, review the information on this page to gain:

  • An understanding of the program structure, including stipends

  • Comprehensive supervision best practices

  • Access to support from Studio Institute program managers

  • Resources on mentoring and ensuring intern success

WATCH NOW and discover essential strategies for guiding and empowering Arts Intern and BAI College students during their summer 2025 experience.

Resources

Access the full webinar presentation in PDF format here.

Access our Supervisor FAQ to quickly understand program timelines, intern support resources, and your responsibilities for creating meaningful arts internship experiences here.

Submit your feedback and questions here.

I like to let students make mistakes and then provide feedback. I let them succeed by empowering them to make mistakes. They struggle, I provide feedback, and they learn from the experience.

David Piurek, Conservation Technician of Paintings and Frames, Cleveland Museum of Art;
Arts Intern Supervisor and Mentor