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Internships

About Internships

We encourage students to participate in internships as a means of gaining real-world experience and a better understanding of potential career paths. Qualified internships will offer you a structured opportunity to gain skills, mentorship, and training in your field. Artists at Work staff conduct one-on-one meetings with students to assess personal and professional goals. Based on a student's interest, we work together to craft a local, national or international internship opportunity. Students are encouraged to complete one or two internships before graduation.

Internship Information

  • Students can earn three studio elective credits for a qualified internship
  • Internships follow the academic cycle for add/drop classes
  • Internships can start in September, January or May
  • Internships require 135 hours over 15 weeks for three credits
  • Internships can be paid through the employer and receive academic credit
  • Internship supervisor must have skills related to the assigned duties.
    A graphic design internship requires a supervisor trained in graphic design.
  • Students can apply for a stipend to support an unpaid internship

Students can see current internship listings here.

Employers interested in offering an internship can register and post here or reach out to artistsatwork@meca.edu.

Deadlines

Deadline for students to apply for summer and fall internships: April 17, 2026

Internship info sessions for students are held every fall and spring semester.

Employers That Have Welcomed Interns

Animation & Game Art

Art Education

Ceramics

Fashion & Textiles

Galleries & Museums

Graphic Design

Woodworking & Furniture Design

Illustration

Metalsmithing & Jewelry

Music & Performing Arts

Painting

Photography

Printmaking

Public Engagement

Sculpture

Sustainability & Environmental Efforts