Bloomberg Arts Internship
The Bloomberg Arts Internship (BAI) and Bloomberg Arts Internship - School Year (BAISY) are programs for rising high school seniors in Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Boston, Detroit and San Francisco. Interns are paired with local arts and culture organizations to gain paid, real-world work experience while participating in professional development sessions, cultural immersion activities and post-secondary readiness workshops. BAI aims to ensure that participating students develop critical professional skills and prepare for the workforce while supporting the host city's vibrant creative industries.
This internship program is a rare paid opportunity for high school students in Philadelphia! In addition to gaining valuable experience, the interns are compensated with a competitive wage ($17.53/hour for Summer 2025) and are provided with benefits like transportation and meals.
Throughout the course of the program, interns are immersed in professional development workshops that are focused on our educational goals or program pillars.
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Post-Secondary Readiness: Interns learn the skills needed to move seamlessly from high school into a post-secondary learning environment or career.
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Self-Advocacy: Interns learn to advocate for their individual needs with confidence and professionalism on their journey to success.
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Self-Actualization: Interns are able to recognize how their work will help them reach their full potential.
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Public Speaking: Interns are able to speak confidently to a varied audience.
2026 Summer Arts Internship
Applications are now open and will close on February 28, 2026!
The 2026 Summer program is an eight-week program (June 19 to August 14, 2026) that allows students to work up to 35 hours per week. The Summer program is followed by the 2026-2027 School Year Program where select interns who participated in the summer program can continue their internship from mid-September through May for up to 10 hours per week.
Interested participants should attend the next information session.
The next session will be held on Wednesday, January 21 at 5:30 p.m. Join. (Meeting ID: 895 1842 7735, Passcode: 766807)
If BAI is not the right fit for you, find a list of Programs and Resources for High School Students here.
Hear from some of the Summer 2024 interns! Read interviews with interns Ana, Calliope, Elijah, Kaddy, Lena, and Mark.
Bloomberg Arts Internship Worksite Locations 2025
Worksites include art and history museums, performing arts organizations, music venues, historical sites, community arts projects, and much more! Is your organization interested in becoming a worksite? Learn more below.
How can I get involved with the Bloomberg Arts Internship as a worksite?
Are you part of a non-profit arts and culture organization? Apply to have your organization participate as a worksite. Worksites have the opportunity to engage with eager students with the support of BAI staff and receive a generous stipend for their participation! Learn more by watching this recording of the Worksite Information Session. The application deadline has been extended to March 30, 2026.
The Bloomberg Arts Internship is generously sponsored by:
