Studio 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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Studio 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.
– Studio Arts Internship: College Participant
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BAI Alumni, Take Your Next Creative, Professional Step
Applications for Summer 2026 will open soon! Check back for details.
More information to come regarding virtual info sessions and application materials.
Questions?
Email Alyssa Muñoz at amunoz@studioinstitute.org
Intern Compensation*
$26-$34/hour, varies by city, according to the MIT Living Wage Calendar
Final Stipend from Studio Institute upon completion of SAI: College’s educational components, including attendance at Professional Development events and evaluation surveys
Travel Stipend: to offset costs of transit during 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 SAI: 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 are current sophomores or juniors* pursuing a bachelor’s degree
*Current college students who will graduate in December 2026 are 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 Studio Arts Internship: College program offers a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the field.
ADVANCE YOUR CREATIVE JOURNEY THAT BEGAN WITH BAI
The Studio 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.
Host a SAI: College Intern
Applications to become a SAI: College host for 2026 will open soon.
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Summer 2025 SAI: 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 Museum of Philadelphia, Yes! And…Collaborative Arts
Washington, D.C.: Sitar Arts Center, The Washington Ballet, Wooly Mammoth Theatre Company
SAI: 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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