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APPLY HERE through the Art Start Program Pathways Application

Applications due: June 9, 2025

Eligibility Criteria:

• Youth that have been involved in or affected by the justice system, or has had family involved in the justice system
  
• Ages 16-24 years old
  
• NYC resident or enrolled in a New York City High School
  
  

Internship Dates:

• Monday, June 23rd - Thursday, August 6th, 2025

Weekly Schedule:

• Mondays and Tuesdays 11am-4pm (10hr/wk)

Important Dates:

• Applications open: May 14 - June 9, 2025
  
• Final Celebration: Thursday, August 6th, 3pm-7pm
  

Rate of Pay

• $15 per hour

Internship Location:

• Art Start Studios NYC: 526 W 26th St #10AB, New York, NY 10001

About The Program:

Summer Interns will establish and expand foundational creative and professional skills, exploring creative industries and opportunities (including production based creative careers). Interns will curate, develop, and produce personal multi-media art for SEE ME BECAUSE, a project and production with exhibition at Art Start Studios.

Interns will also develop their creative process portfolio/lookbook, business cards, and resumes; participate in special networking opportunities, and participate in career and culture exploration around NYC.

Interns will have access to college readiness with Art Start’s Academic Advisor and youth mental health resources and interventions, under guidance of Art Start staff and licensed social workers specializing in teen and young adult education and workforce development.

Ideal intern candidates will bring essential skills to this position such as creative curiosity, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to work independently and collaboratively on creative projects, cultural humility, and strong interest in arts and individual/communal creative development.

Questions?

Please contact our NYC Program Director, Parker Perez at parker@art-start.org.