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After School Matters
After School Matters is an internship program that offers more than 26,000 program opportunities to over 18,000 unique teens every year in Chicago. The program provides an opportunity for teens to work alongside skilled professionals who will help them develop job skills and expose them to rewarding careers. The programs are structured to benefit teens as instructors use several key best practices to guide their program flow. The program offers a variety of industry-specific, entry-level professional experiences with external organizations and companies…
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Brown University Pre-College
Art Crime and International LawProgramSummer@BrownDates & FormatsJune 22, 2026 - July 02, 2026 •2 weeks•On-Campus•ClosedIn 2025, thieves stole France’s crown jewels from the Louvre. Indeed, 85-90% of the artwork on the market today may be stolen. In this course, you will…
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The Asian Art Museum
The Art Speak internship is a paid ten-month experience that runs from August to May. It provides unique opportunities and career training for public high school students in grades 10–12. Interns discover Asian art and cultural traditions, learn from local artists and arts organizations, engage in social justice and youth activism, conduct informational interviews with museum staff to explore careers in the arts, and develop their leadership skills by creating and facilitating hands-on art activities.
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Museum of Arts and Design
Paid six-week museum-career internship for NYC public and charter high-school students. Artslife interns explore museum and arts careers, collaborate with staff and arts professionals, design peer-to-peer tours, and undertake leadership and career-readiness development. The…
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Chicago Philharmonic
The Chicago Philharmonic’s Community Engagement Programs aim to make classical music accessible to all Chicagoans by bridging the gap between the musicians in their orchestra and the local community. Their programs involve bringing music into public schools, hosting free concerts in public spaces, providing young musicians with performance opportunities, and offering mentoring programs for exceptional young musicians. One of their programs, Side by Side with the Chicago Philharmonic, brings free symphonic concerts to Chicago parks in local communities o…
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Newark Museum of Art
The Explorers Program is a college, career, and life readiness program that enables Newark-area high school students to build essential skills and self-confidence through a curriculum that draws upon the Museum’s unique collections, resources, and staff.
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Idaho State Historical Society
The Guide, Engage, Mobilize (GEM) High School Internship Program brings together passionate, curious, and innovative teens to make a difference in your community and get a behind the scenes look at the Idaho State Museum. You will network with professionals including archivists, curators, and designers as you advance important skills that will prepare you for college and career. Dive deeper into exciting topics and develop key skills through exhibit design, facilitation of family and youth programs, and event coordination. As a member of the Museum team…
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Museum of Jewish Heritage
The High School Apprenticeship Program offers New York City public high school students a challenging program of study and work designed to give them a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to work in the Museum and explore Jewish heritage and their own. After an extensive spring training, Apprentices work part-time (4 days a week) during the summer in different Museum departments; lead tours, circumstances allowing; and are introduced to the curatorial, educational, administrative, and operational sides of the Museum.
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Writopia Lab
Writopia Lab is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in New York City in April of 2007. Our mission is to foster joy, literacy, and critical thinking in children and teens from all backgrounds through creative writing. High School interns serve as role models and provide workshop, editorial, and moral support to our six- to nine-year-old writers.
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Samet Corporation
The Samet Corporation offers an internship program for students who are passionate about construction and have an entrepreneurial spirit. The internship gives students the opportunity to work both in the field and office to determine where they best excel. Samet is committed to mentoring the next generation of field and office associates, and providing them with personalized instruction, introductory classroom training, and hands-on experience. Alongside this, they also offer “Students in Construction,” an initiative in which they partner with schools a…
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The Brooklyn Museum
In this paid internship, New York City LGBTQ+ youth ages 14–19 explore gender and sexuality in art through an activist lens, and work collaboratively to organize programs for other queer and trans youth.
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Lancaster Museum of Art and History
The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH, MOAH:CEDAR and WHM) is currently accepting volunteer applications! Our volunteers are passionate about art and history and make valuable contributions to the museum at all levels. As a volunteer you will be an integral part of the museum, working directly with staff and gaining real world experience.
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The Brooklyn Museum
In this paid internship, New York City teens immerse themselves in art and art history, and learn about museum education while creating their own lessons for audiences of all ages. Museum Apprentices: - Meet artists and curators to learn about art and the Brooklyn Museum’s collections - Discuss critical topics in the field of museum education, such as working with the public school system and the role of museums in social justice movements - Connect with education staff and get trained on how to use artworks to teach people of all ages and abilities - A…
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# Opportunities ### National Museum of Asian Art The National Museum of Asian Art invites applications for its eight-week, paid Summer Undergraduate Internship Program. ### National Museum of Natural History The NMNH Summer High School Internship Program at the Smithsonian…
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Green Guerillas
Green Guerillas Youth Tillers program is design to build strong ties with local community garden stewards and youth leaders in the food justice movement across NYC.
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art
The Teaching Assistant Program at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is a volunteer opportunity for 15-18-year-olds who are interested in art and/or working with children. The program provides young artists with professional skills in art-making and art education. The TAs assist Teaching Artists in the classroom, prepare materials, and help children with hands-on art-making. The program is a competitive one and includes an orientation and mentoring by a Teaching Artist. Teaching Assistants walk away with new art techniques, teaching skills, a solid relatio…
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The Contemporary Jewish Museum
The Teen Art Connect (TAC) Internship brings together high school students from diverse backgrounds for a year-round paid internship. Teens work and learn together in a world-class arts environment to experience art and artists, explore identity and culture, produce and lead meaningful public events and programs, and develop professional skills.
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The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Teen Summer is a four-week paid internship for high school students (age 14-19) creating a collaborative exploration of art, community, and the role of museums in our current time. Students also reflect on their personal relationships to arts and culture, which culminates into a media and art exhibition. Teen Council is a four-month paid internship for New York City high school students (ages 14-19), offered in both the fall and the spring. Created in 2005, Teen Council offers opportunities for young people to engage deeply with contemporary art and the…
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Art Institute of Chicago
Apply for the Art Institute Teen Council to activate the museum with your voice and perspective. Join a group of 15 creative high school teens to design programs and resources that make the Art Institute a more welcoming, accessible, and relevant space for Chicagoland youth. Previous Teen Council projects include teen art exhibitions, teen museum overnighters, teen parties, and a teen audio guide. Join us and produce the next big thing for teens at the Art Institute.
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Artpace
A nine-month, paid program designed for San Antonio area high school students (15-18 years old) to become advocates for contemporary art and young leaders in their community. Teen Council members work with Artpace staff and artists to develop teen programs, support Artpace events, and create community-based projects throughout the school year.
