Art Bridges Academic Year 2026-27 Fellows and Internship Programs Internship

The Art Bridges Internship Program is seeking interns for the 2026-27 academic year. The program provides opportunities for students and emerging arts professionals to immerse themselves in museum and nonprofit operations through fellowships at Art Bridges partner institutions and internships in the Art Bridges office.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a degree program (at the undergraduate or graduate level) at a college or university in the Northwest Arkansas region, or a recent graduate (<1 year) residing in the Northwest Arkansas region with an interest in entering the workforce as an emerging arts professional
• Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail
• Effective time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with CRM systems as well as research and web-based search tools strongly preferred

Benefits

• Paid internship ($18/hr)
• Site visits to regional cultural institutions
• Participation in the Art Bridges Creative Career Chats
• Professional development workshops and trainings
• Networking opportunities with staff across Art Bridges and within other regional cultural institutions and organizations
• Introductory meeting with Art Bridges CEO
• Additional recreational and social activities, such as intern coffee chats, all-staff events, etc.