Art@Work

Field of Work:  Art Administration 

Location: 917 W Washington Blvd #228, Chicago, IL 60607

Internship Description: 

Are you passionate about the intersection of arts and social justice, specifically as it pertains to Black Girlhood? Are you interested in learning the “behind the scenes” of an arts non-profit? Is organization your strong suit? Then A Long Walk Home is the internship site for you! Join us as an administrative intern helping our operations team (think office/administrative tasks) and our programming team (think events)!

Internship Responsibilities: 

Support the Organization and maintenance of inventory supplies. Organize snacks and maintain the supplies of snacks. Support the Organization and Maintenance of ALWH digital folders. Assist with ALWH social media visibility. The intern will report to the Director of Operations and Program Coordinator.

Internship Qualifications: 

The intern must be adept at organizational tasks. Should have proven interest in working with marginalized groups, specifically as it relates to gender based violence and race-based violence. Knowledge of GSuite, Canva, and Social Media is encouraged!

Field of Work:  Graphic Design

Location: 205 N Michigan Ave. Suite 810,  Chicago, IL 60601

 Internship Description: 

During this internship, you will learn the fundamentals of design, what AIGA is, the purpose of design, and the broader world of commercial art.

Internship Responsibilities: 

Learn the fundamentals and history of graphic design and commercial art. Explore AIGA’s mission, resources, and impact on the design community. Practice design thinking, creative process, and concept iteration.  Create moodboards, sketches, and presentations to communicate ideas.  Design a logo concept based on a real-world creative brief. Create branded social media content for AIGA Chicago events. Work with brand guidelines, layout, typography, and imagery.  Present work and discuss creative decisions with a mentor.

Internship Qualifications: 

Experience in: Google Slides  Canva  Sketching and analog design tools.

Curious about design and the creative industry. Comfortable exploring ideas through sketching and iteration. Interested in branding, visual storytelling, and social media design. Open to feedback and eager to learn.

Field of Work: Marketing & Communications

Location: 247 S. State Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60604

Internship Description: 

Have you ever wondered how non-profits or charities run their social media channels? Are you interested in taking photos and videos that tell a story? Chicago Scholars’ Marketing and Communications team is looking for a summer intern through Marwen’s Art@Work program to help us strategize and create our upcoming social media content, learn to use Salesforce to build our bi-monthly newsletter, and dip into graphic design!

Internship responsibilities: 

In partnership with the Associate Director of Marketing, strategize on and create content for Chicago Scholars’ social media channels; work within Salesforce to build bi-monthly newsletter; assist with small graphic design projects as needed.

Internship Qualifications: 

Interest in video creation and photography; comfortable meeting new people and practicing new skills; bonus if you have prior experience with video creation and editing, or some experience with graphic design (but neither are required).

Field of Work: Art Administration

Location: 1244 North State Parkway, Chicago IL 60610

Internship Description: 

Step behind the scenes of a real artist residency program and discover what it takes to bring professional artists into Chicago Public Schools. As an Artists in Public Schools intern, you’ll connect with artists offering your unique perspective on residency ideas, design creative flyers, research new school partnerships, and help organize and archive student artwork. You’ll also collaborate on social media campaigns and share your ideas to help shape how our programs grow. This is a chance to build creative, leadership, and real-world skills while making a meaningful impact through the arts.

Internship Responsibilities: 

Design flyers using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, advertising our programs to prospective schools. Research new schools to connect with. Offer feedback to Artists as they create their 26/27 SY residency proposals. Collaborate with the Marketing Director on upcoming social media campaigns. Enter student survey data from 24/25 SY and offer feedback on programmatic impact and areas of growth, based on student feedback. Assist with recording and archiving of artwork.

Internship Qualifications: 

Interest in Arts Education and Design. Experience with Google Suite programs and design a plus!

Location: 5700 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive

Field of Work: Museum

Internship Description: 

Have you thought about creating content and testing it through activities or experiments for a STE(A)M Night takeover at a school or a community-based organization focused on art or design? Or you want to develop Play Kits for adults that emphasize Learning through Play (LtP)? If so, you would enjoy working in the Education Department at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. 

Internship Responsibilities: 

Brainstorm ideas for activities with the Community Outreach, Pathways, and Student Learning Teams. Create prototypes of activities or experiments. Test the activity or experiment with youth during the Griffin MSI Summer Camps. Pack kits for transportation. Assemble Play Kits.

Internship Qualifications: 

Interest in the intersection of art and science. Enjoys working collaboratively. Willingness to use the creative process in development. Open-minded.

Field of Work: Gallery 

Location: 1550 N Milwaukee Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60622

Internship Description: 

Heaven Gallery is seeking hands-on gallery assistants to support daily gallery operations, maintain the vintage store, and assist with exhibition production. Intern will work closely with the gallery director and manager to learn the inner workings of a non-profit art gallery. This position has a strong education emphasis and works to prepare the volunteer with the skills, knowledge/qualifications to work in any gallery space moving forward.

Internship Responsibilities: 

The intern will be responsible for assisting the gallery manager with maintaining and running the gallery and vintage store during open hours. Preparing for exhibitions by assisting with administrative work, installation, and opening night logistics. They will also partake in social media management and graphic design through the programs Later and Canva. Occasionally, they will help process and organize merchandise in the store.

Internship Qualifications: 

Applicants who are interested in becoming an artist, curator, or cultural organizer are preferred. Knowledge and interest in a creative field/contemporary art, and public programming. Excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as strong written and verbal skills. The ability to complete projects independently with attention to detail. Must have a laptop and the ability to travel to and from Wicker Park.

Field of Work: Marketing & Communications

Location: 835 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 5010

Internship Description: 

As an intern in Hubbard Street’s Marketing department, you will learn all aspects of the day-to-day work of an arts marketing team including media (photo and video), design, social media, software skills (such as Tessitura, WordFly, and more), copywriting, data analysis, research, and more – totally dependent upon your areas of interest and areas for growth. You will attend all-staff and team meetings, have the ability to work from home or in-studio in our hybrid environment, and learn from other departments.

Internship Responsibilities: 

Assisting the Marketing department and other departments if there is sufficient interest in day-to-day activities.

Internship Qualifications: 

N/A

Location: 756 N Milwaukee Ave

Field of Work: Museum

Internship Description: 

Do you want to explore careers in museums, make art, and help other teens engage with creativity? Work alongside Intuit Art Museum staff in the IntuiTeens program, which centers youth voice, creativity, and community engagement. You’ll collaborate with peers, respond to art, and help create programs and materials for other teens—while gaining hands-on experience in museum work and exposure to other Chicago arts organizations.

Internship Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate on teen-centered museum projects and community engagement initiatives.
• Respond to artworks through discussion, reflection, and creative projects.
• Create educational or creative materials for other teens.
• Make your own artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection and exhibitions.
• Support museum staff in activities that embed youth voice throughout the museum.
• Gain exposure to museum roles, including education, curatorial and exhibition work, as well as other Chicago arts organizations.

Internship Qualifications: 

• Passion for art, creativity, and learning.
• Interest in exploring museum careers and youth engagement.
• Willingness to collaborate with peers and contribute ideas.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Open to learning new skills in creative projects, leadership and museum operations. 

Location: 2502 W 63rd St. Chicago IL 60629

Field of Work: Content Creation

Internship Description: 

As our Content Creator Intern, you’ll be the eyes and voice of Magnolia behind the camera. You’ll help capture the heart of what we do—through raw, authentic, and engaging content that tells our story, celebrates our customers, and shows what makes our shop unique.

Internship Responsibilities: 

Capture footage of production—ink mixing, screens burning, presses spinning—everything that makes the magic happen.Record and edit interviews with customers about their mission, their merch, and how it’s making a difference.  Assist with organizing and preparing content for social platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

Internship Qualifications: 

Love storytelling through video and social content.  Have a curious eye and aren’t afraid to ask questions or try new things. Comfortable filming with a phone or camera and editing basic content (experience with CapCut, Canva, or Adobe tools is a plus). Enjoy documenting real people and real moments. Excited about creativity, community work, and local businesses.

Location: 833 N. Orleans St

Field of Work: Marketing & Communications

Internship Description: 

Are you a phenomenal photographer, a documentarian with an eye for design, or a content creator? Put those skills to work as you take over the Marwen Young Artist Spotlight this summer! You’ll take photos, conduct interviews, and create assets for Marwen’s social media accounts, plus draft a blog for our website. Learn how to develop your skills to help us uplift fellow young artists and grow your experience on platforms with thousands of followers in this fast-pasted summer internship at Marwen.

Internship Responsibilities: 

• Documentation – take photos of young artists in the studios and of those selected for the Young Artist Spotlight series
• Graphic Design – use tools like Canva or the Adobe Creative Suite to create visuals for Instagram and Facebook as well as lobby screens in Marwen
• Interviewing – ask clear questions to subjects and record their responses accurately
• Copy Writing – write captions for social media and draft blog posts
• Social Media – create and implement posts on Marwen’s Instagram and Facebook accounts.

Internship Qualifications: 

Interest in storytelling and social media. Ability to work independently. Active listener, experience on a high school publication staff a plus but not required (yearbook, newsletter), attention to detail, organized. Graphic design and/or photography experience preferred but not required. 

Location: 833 N. Orleans St

Field of Work: Arts Administration / Event Planning

Internship Description: 

Ever wondered how a non-profit organization pays to keep the lights on? Do you like making connections with people? Do you like working with other artists and sharing their stories? Join Marwen’s Development team in planning for our signature fundraising event, Art Fair, and our big End of Year Campaign.

Internship Responsibilities: 

• Talk with and record stories from students enrolled in our Summer Term to create a campaign for supporters to donate to
• Assist with planning for our fall fundraising event Art Fair (Communication to potential donors and participating artists; brainstorming theme for messaging and decor; etc.)
• Work with a young artist to create and design a zine describing their Marwen journey to be mailed to our donors during the holidays.

Internship Qualifications: 

Enjoys communicating with people in person and via email. Experience working with, creating, and navigating spreadsheets. Strong time management skills.

Location: 833 N. Orleans St

Field of Work: Arts Administration

Internship Description: 

Are you curious about the people that make programming at Marwen happen? Do you have an interest in arts programming, organization, artmaking materials, and studio practices? If you work well with completing random tasks, like to organize, and want to get a deeper understanding of Marwen behind the scenes, working with Marwen’s Studio Programs team is for you!

Internship Responsibilities: 

Organizing art materials, testing markers, sharpening pencils, and labeling supplies.  Cleaning brushes and pallets. -Some opportunities to make signage, assist in designing or making posters or banners. Keeping digital inventory, updating spreadsheets, and working in Canva. Optional opportunities to learn how to reclaim clay, load a kiln, reclaim silkscreens, and clean a sewing machine.

Internship Qualifications: 

Every day will be something different. Must be able to adapt.  Must be able to work independently, and one-on-one. Must be able to get a little dirty sometimes.

Location: 220 East Chicago Avenue  Chicago, IL 60611

Field of Work: Museum Education

Internship Description: 

The Marwen Intern at MCA supports the Learning: School and Youth Communities programs, including the Teen Creative Agency, and youth-led programs.

Internship Responsibilities:

Assist in administrative tasks, planning, and archiving related to Teen Creative Agency and Youth Led programs:  

1. Archiving – organization, and storage of digital and physical artifacts from TCA weekly sessions and events

 2. Preparation of materials—assist in the writing and editing of web and promotional text

 3. Attend collaborative meetings with MCA departments on logistical needs.

 4. Act as advisors and advocates for youth at the MCA 

5. Participate in Learning department meetings. 

6. Co-represent TCA and youth programs at the MCA at engagement events. 

7. Data collection and archival support for funding reports and Learning newsletters 8. Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Learning, School and Youth Communities.

Internship Qualifications: 

Interest in museum work and youth programming, collaboration, editorial skills, social media, interest in archiving or experience with organizing digital/physical artifacts.

Location: 1653 W Congress Pkwy

Field of Work: Arts Administration 

Internship Description:

Snow City Arts is seeking an intern interested in gaining hands-on experience in an arts education nonprofit that works across genres in hospitals. The Programmatic Support  Intern will support the admin staff with a variety of administrative, artwork preparation, and programmatic support tasks. In addition to project work, interns may attend staff meetings and become an integral part of the Snow City Arts team.  The Programmatic Support  Intern will obtain a full perspective on the inner workings of a small arts education nonprofit, gain programmatic support experience, and learn practical skills, including juggling priorities and deadlines.

Internship Responsibilities: 

Assist with artwork printing and preparation as needed. Assist in updating files within and maintaining the general organization of Google Drive.  Draft curatorial statements specific to individual projects and/or the curation as a whole. Package art supplies into art kits.  Support SCA’s community-based programs.  Assist in administrative tasks as needed

Internship Responsibilities: 

Strong interest in nonprofit programming, administration, arts in health, and/or arts education. Flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment with high expectations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional file management and computer skills, including Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive. Inquiry-based orientation to problem-solving and gathering information. Active listener with the ability to synthesize information and translate it into action plans. Superior organizational skills and excellent follow-through. Ability to manage and manipulate artwork files with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Comfortable working on multiple projects at once.

Location: 1332 S Halsted St.

Field of Work: Gallery 

Internship Description: 

Do you want to learn what it’s really like to work in an art gallery day to day? Are you curious about how exhibitions come together, how artists work with galleries, and how community spaces are run behind the scenes? This internship is designed as an introduction to the daily life of a contemporary, community-centered art gallery.

Internship Responsibilities: 

Observe and participate in the day-to-day operations of an art gallery Assist with preparing exhibitions, events, and public programs Document exhibitions, workshops, and events through photography and short-form video Attend gallery programs and openings in person to capture content Learn how galleries organize, archive, and share visual documentation Edit, label, and upload photos and videos to Woman Made Gallery’s shared drive Conduct informal, respectful interviews with artists, visitors, and staff Assist with basic communications tasks, including caption writing and content organization.

Internship Qualifications: 

Enjoys and is interested in the arts. Interested in photography, video, or social media. Comfortable talking with new people and asking questions. Reliable, curious, and eager to learn.

Location: 1757 N Kimball Ave Chicago, IL 60647

Field of Work: Arts Education & Design 

Internship Description: 

Are you curious about design, architecture, or how our cities and communities are built? This summer, Mobile Makers Chicago is running design summer camps, hosting pop-ups around the city out of a converted USPS van, and working on design and public art projects. We are looking for interns to serve as mentors and help us facilitate hands-on, unique youth programs.

Internship Responsibilities: 

The intern will assist adult instructors with workshop facilitation, help lead icebreaker activities, support program participants with drawing and building, and take photos and videos of workshops.

Internship Qualifications: 

Interest in design, architecture, and engineering, and an interest in working with children.