multicultural arts management internship program

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The Multicultural Arts Management Internship program was created to promote diversity in arts management careers and to provide young people who have an interest in a career in either the arts or business with a hands-on introduction to work in the business fields of the nonprofit arts sector. Each summer, the Arts & Business Council of New York matches select undergraduate students with arts organizations who need their help and with corporate mentors who can guide their personal and professional growth. Over ten weeks, interns complete projects in marketing and communications, development  and fundraising, event planning, audience development, community outreach, and more. In addition, interns attend site visits to all participating arts organizations, an opening orientation breakfast meeting, weekly social gatherings and/or workshops, and a closing ceremony and dinner.

This program is distinct from ABC/NY's ongoing internship opportunities and is specifically geared towards students from multicultural backgrounds. Participating students come from around the country, and they bring with them a variety of personal and academic backgrounds. Arts organizations serving as intern hosts represent a range of disciplines, including music, dance, theater, visual arts, museums, and arts services. Business mentors hold numerous professional occupations but share a common passion for the arts and desire to guide a young person in his/her pursuits.

Read about the experiences of summer 2009 interns at Manhattan New Music Project and American Documentary/POV.

"I had NO idea how I could possibly talk about all of my amazing NYC experiences in just a short two to three minute speech, but I’m going to try and make it happen!"  Watch intern Natalia Sanders' speech above (or read the transcript) from the 2009 closing ceremony, held at Con Ed's Learning Center in Long Island City, overlooking the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline at twilight.

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The Multicultural Arts Management Internship program is sponsored by

Con Edison
Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
New York State Council on the Arts
The New York Times Company Foundation