BLOOMBERG Arts Intern college
Special Internship Opportunity for BAI Alumni in Summer 2025
Enhance your summer and make an impact with a paid internship in your city's lively arts scene.
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Bloomberg Arts Intern (BAI) College is an extension of the BAI Summer high school program, administered by Studio Institute, and supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. It is 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.
– Bloomberg Arts Intern College Participant
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BAI Alumni, Take Your Next Creative Step
We are no longer accepting applications for summer 2025. Please check back in January 2026 for details about our next summer program.
Questions?
Email us: artsinternBAI@studioinstitute.org
Intern Compensation*
Baltimore, Philadelphia: $20/hour
Boston, New York City, Washington DC: $22.50/hour
Final Stipend: $500 from Studio Institue upon completion of Arts Intern’s educational components
*Intern compensation based on the MIT Living Wage Calculator.
Program Dates
Baltimore: June 16 – August 15
Boston: June 9 – August 8
New York City: June 2 – August 1
Philadelphia: June 11 – August 13
Washington, DC: June 5 – August 6
Eligibility
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the BAI College program, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Reside or attend college in one of the host cities (Baltimore, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington DC)
BAI alumni who participated in the program between 2020–2022
Current sophomore or junior* pursuing a bachelor’s degree
*Current college students who will graduate in December 2025 are still eligible.
Background
Did your BAI experience spark a lasting interest in the arts sector? If you’re ready to continue your arts career journey, the Bloomberg Arts Intern College program offers a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the field.
ADVANCE YOUR CREATIVE JOURNEY THAT BEGAN WITH BAI
The Bloomberg Arts Intern 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.
Don't miss this Bloomberg Philanthropies-sponsored opportunity to continue your professional journey in the arts.
Host a BAI College Intern
Applications to become a BAI College host are now closed. Please check back in fall 2025 when we reopen the applicant pool.
Summer 2025 BAI College Partners
Baltimore: Art with a Heart, Associated Black Charities, Evergreen Museum and Library, Everyman Theatre
Boston: Artists For Humanity Boston, EdVestors, The Museum of African American History, Spoke Art, Inc., The Huntington Theatre Company; WBUR, Here and Now and WBUR Podcasts
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 Museum of Philadelphia
Washington, D.C.: Sitar Arts Center, The Washington Ballet, Wooly Mammoth Theatre Company
Funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, BAI College is a summer arts administration-focused internship in several cities, including Baltimore, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The program combines paid work experience at arts and cultural organizations with comprehensive work readiness and college preparation support.
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