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

Art and Wellness Enterprises • Bentonville, AR

51d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Art Bridges Internship Program seeks eight interns for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates are encouraged to apply for multiple roles with different departments based on their areas of interest. Fellows and Internship Programs Department Overview: Provides students and emerging arts professionals with opportunities to immerse themselves in museum and nonprofit operations through fellowships at Art Bridges partner institutions and internships in the Art Bridges office, including program planning, professional development workshops, and mentorship. Intern projects may include: Daily Operations: Assist with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks while developing practical office skills, using digital tools like Asana, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite to effectively manage workflows and communications. Alumni Network Support: Provide support for the Fellows & Internship Programs alumni network, helping to maintain connections and contributing to network communications. Gain Insight into Nonprofit Operations: Participate in partner calls and off-site visits to understand how nonprofit organizations collaborate, plan programs, and engage with communities. Content Creation and Communication: Contribute to writing and editing promotional materials for the Internship Program department. Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to create engaging audio-visual content that highlights program impact and opportunities. Community Engagement: Represent the department at conferences, convenings, and career fairs, fostering relationships with broader arts and education communities. Program Evaluation: Assist with evaluating internship programs and workshops, gathering feedback, and helping identify areas for improvement to enhance learning outcomes and participant experience. Collaborative Workshop Facilitation: Plan and organize an interactive workshop to develop peers-building teamwork, leadership, and event-planning skills in a collaborative environment. Internship Inclusions and Events Compensation: Paid and eligible for course credit Site visits to regional cultural institutions Past trips include Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Momentary, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, and Alice Walton School of Medicine. Participation in the Art Bridges Creative Career Chats (in person or virtual) Past guests include Robert Peterson (contemporary artist); Jason Herrick (Chief Philanthropy Officer, The Metropolitan Museum of Art); Nisa Mackie (Director of Learning & Audience Engagement, MoMA); Christopher Marley (contemporary artist); and many more. Professional development workshops and trainings Past topics include resume building, cover letter writing, curriculum vitae development, and job interview preparation. 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.

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

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with CRM systems as well as research and web-based search tools strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks while developing practical office skills, using digital tools like Asana, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite to effectively manage workflows and communications.
• Provide support for the Fellows & Internship Programs alumni network, helping to maintain connections and contributing to network communications.
• Participate in partner calls and off-site visits to understand how nonprofit organizations collaborate, plan programs, and engage with communities.
• Contribute to writing and editing promotional materials for the Internship Program department.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to create engaging audio-visual content that highlights program impact and opportunities.
• Represent the department at conferences, convenings, and career fairs, fostering relationships with broader arts and education communities.
• Assist with evaluating internship programs and workshops, gathering feedback, and helping identify areas for improvement to enhance learning outcomes and participant experience.
• Plan and organize an interactive workshop to develop peers-building teamwork, leadership, and event-planning skills in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Paid and eligible for course credit
• Site visits to regional cultural institutions Past trips include Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Momentary, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, and Alice Walton School of Medicine.
• Participation in the Art Bridges Creative Career Chats (in person or virtual) Past guests include Robert Peterson (contemporary artist); Jason Herrick (Chief Philanthropy Officer, The Metropolitan Museum of Art); Nisa Mackie (Director of Learning & Audience Engagement, MoMA); Christopher Marley (contemporary artist); and many more.
• Professional development workshops and trainings Past topics include resume building, cover letter writing, curriculum vitae development, and job interview preparation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees