BLOOMBERG Arts InternSHIP: college
Special Internship Opportunity for BAI Alumni in Summer 2026
Enhance your summer and make an impact with a paid internship in your city's lively arts scene.
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Bloomberg Arts Internship: College is an extension of the BAI summer high school program, administered by Studio Institute and 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 Internship: College Participant
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Take Your Next Creative, Professional Step
Applications for Summer 2026 are open now! The final deadline is Sunday, March 8th.
Click here to begin your application.
More information to come regarding virtual info sessions and application materials.
Questions?
Email Alyssa Muñoz at amunoz@studioinstitute.org
Intern Compensation*
Hourly wage: Up to living wage hourly rate (varying by city)*
Baltimore: $27.87/hour
Boston: $34.49/hour
New York City: $32.39/hour
Philadelphia: $26.10/hour
Washington, D.C.: $32.82/hour
Final Stipend of $1,200 from Studio Institute upon completion of BAI: College’s educational components, including attendance at Professional Development events and evaluation surveys
Travel Stipend of $150 to offset costs of transit during the internship, granted at the beginning of the internship
Interns are expected to work 252 hours total
(28 hours/week for 9 weeks)
*Intern compensation based on the MIT Living Wage Calculator.
2026 Program Dates
Baltimore: June 8 – August 7
Boston: June 4 – August 4
New York City: June 1 – July 31
Philadelphia: June 2 – August 3
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)
Current sophomores or juniors* in college
Alumni of Bloomberg Arts Intern
*Current college students who will graduate in December 2026 are eligible.
Background
Did your Bloomberg Arts Intern 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.
Don't miss this opportunity to continue your professional journey in the arts.
Summer 2025 BAI: College Partners Included:
Baltimore: Art with a Heart, Associated Black Charities, Evergreen Museum and Library, Everyman Theatre
Boston: Artists For Humanity Boston, EdVestors, Museum of African American History, SPOKE ART, Inc., The Huntington Theatre Company; WBUR (Boston University)
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 National Museum of American Jewish History, Yes! And…Collaborative Arts
Washington, D.C.: Sitar Arts Center, The Washington Ballet, Wooly Mammoth Theatre Company
Applications to become a BAI: College host for 2026 close on March 6th. The link to apply is here.
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BAI: College is a summer arts administration-focused internship in 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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