Our students land internships from all over the country, from the Smithsonian, Time and the White House to Nickelodeon, Alton Lane, NASA, the Public Theatre and Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
While the value of an internship can’t be denied, it’s not always easy to say “yes” when the costs of living are high.
That’s where the VCUarts Internship Grant Program comes in. Every year, VCUarts awards $500—1,500 to students to help them pay for the travel or living expenses that accompany taking an internship away from home.
Last year, 16 students secured grants that allowed them to pursue a variety of internships. One worked as a buyer for Perry Ellis; another with a multimedia artist collective in Berlin. Others could be found on a film set in New York City, at a performing arts center in Virginia, and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia.
These internships are crucial for getting industry experience and building a professional network. Consider Kristin Poole, a Sculpture + Extended Media major who interned for an event artist in Mobile, Ala., constructing props for ornate Mardi Gras floats. What began as a chance for Poole to expand her experience as a sculpture major has since developed into a full-time career opportunity.
VCUarts will begin reviewing applications for internship grants on a rolling basis April 1; however, applications received after the priority deadline will be contingent on funding. For those searching for an internship, VCU Career Services is a great place to start.
Image: Kristin Poole with one of her large-scale projects for her internship in Mobile, Ala.
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