Artpace Internship Application

Internships are on a rolling deadline, but we recommend applying before the soft deadlines indicated: 

Soft Deadlines:   
Spring: December 31
Summer: April 30
Fall: July 31

Artpace seeks self-motivated candidates that can work both independently and collaboratively in a professional setting. Interns apply their creativity, critical thinking skills, and enthusiasm to a wide range of projects under the mentorship of Artpace professionals. Artpace strives to offer interns experience that nurtures a passion for careers in the arts as well as inspiration to incorporate creativity into any career path they choose. 

Internship opportunites are available in the following areas:

• Archives/Exhibitions (closed summer 26)
  • Aid Residencies and Exhibitions Manager in curatorial research and writing for public facing texts
  • Document and collect exhibit checklist information
  • Create gallery signage and wall labels
  • Work with staff in documenting Artpace events
  • Aid in programming and/or visitor relations duties

• Communications
  • Create and implement creative social media outreach projects
  • Write, edit, and create content for digital and print marketing
  • Experience with Office Suite, Adobe CS preferred

• Development
  • Conduct prospective donor research; assist in donor affairs & database management
  • Help plan fundraising events
  • Support membership drive initiatives
  • Research downtown community partners and businesses

• Studio
  • SPRING January-March residency
  • SUMMER/FALL: July-September residency
  • Assist resident artists with production of new projects
• • Work with technical and studio staff to plan, install, de-install shows
  • Prepare for exhibitions, openings, public programs, events, and openings

• Education (see Bexar County application for summer 2026) 
  • Assist in creating programs and content that highlight exhibitions
  • Budget, collect and organize materials for programming
  • Collect data and information on performance indicators for various programs
  • Facilitate logistics for various programs 

Using only the space provided below answer the following questions.

This is a chance for Artpace staff to learn more about you. Think about your answers and be honest.

• Internships are voluntary and unpaid. If you can receive funding or credit through your university, it is your responsibility to obtain and complete any relevant materials.
• Artpace is a section 501(c3) organization and is further classified as a public charity under Section 509(a1) and 170 (b1Avi) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Unpaid internships in the public sector and for non-profit charitable organizations, where the intern volunteers without expectation of compensation, are generally permissible under FLSA.
• All interns accepted into the program will be subject to a background check.
• Artpace has a limited number of internships available and spots fill quickly. If we are unable to match you with an internship you will be no>fied by Artpace Staff once all selections have been made. To apply for future internships, you must resend all application materials by the appropriate due date.

I certify that all statements made by me on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and that I have withheld nothing that would, if disclosed, affect this application unfavorably. In the event I am chosen for an internship at Artpace I will comply with all policies and practices established by Artpace.