The Bloomberg Arts Internship (BAI) program provides rising high school seniors in five cities with seven-week, paid summer internships with local arts and culture organizations in Baltimore, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The program provides interns with work experience at select cultural institutions, as well as work-readiness and college-preparation training. Interns also participate in supplementary activities in their city designed to provide meaningful workforce experience, develop knowledge of the creative sector as a career path, encourage awareness of culture as a civic resource, and prepare to apply to and transition into college.
Program terms and application processes vary slightly by location, but in general interns are expected to work 30-37 hours a week from late June to mid August. Individual program information and applications can be found here: Baltimore | Boston | New York City | Philadelphia | Washington, D.C.
Location(s)
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Boston, Massachusetts
- New York, New York
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Washington, D.C.
Schedule
- Seven weeks from late June to mid August
Cost/Compensation
- Interns receive an hourly stipend
Eligibility Requirements
- Rising high school senior who is at least 16 years old
- Student at a participating public high school in one the five program cities
- Available to work the entire program duration
Deadline
- Baltimore, Maryland: Early March
- Boston, Massachusetts: Mid March
- New York, New York: Late March
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Late February
- Washington, D.C.: Mid March
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed online application
- Essay
- Work sample
- References
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Bloomberg Philanthropies, established in 2006 by businessman and former New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, is one of the largest and most influential philanthropic organizations globally. With a focus on five key areas—public health, the environment, education, government innovation, and the arts—the foundation works to address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Through strategic partnerships, innovative initiatives, and data-driven approaches, Bloomberg Philanthropies seeks to create lasting impact and drive positive change on a local, national, and international scale. Notable initiatives include efforts to combat climate change through the Beyond Carbon initiative, improve public health outcomes through initiatives like the Bloomberg Global Health Initiative, and support urban innovation through programs like the Bloomberg Mayor's Challenge.
