Paid Summer Internship: IDEAL Program for Diverse and Emerging Arts Leaders

United Arts is announcing the Internship for Diverse and Emerging Arts Leaders (IDEAL) program for summer 2023!

The Opportunity: The IDEAL program offers paid internships in arts administration to undergraduate students from demographic backgrounds underrepresented in arts leadership.

  •  Over ten weeks, students are paired with both an arts organization in Wake County, NC and with a mentor from the community; Interns will gain experience working on real-world projects, participate in professional development, attend cultural activities.

Go Deeper: Learn more on IDEAL’s webpage and check out this info video (captions/transcript available upon request).

Great fit for: Aspiring arts administrators / Those interested in nonprofit work / Those who identify with a historically underrepresented group, such as a cultural identity, one or more disabilities, or are from a low-income background

How to Apply: The application is online and will be available through a January 31, 2023 deadline