Internships, Fellowships, and Grants
Peabody students can now participate in career-building internships and earn credit in the process. See the Office of Academic Affairs website for information and then contact us to discuss your interests. The JHU Career Center also publishes a page with internship listings and other resources.
Many arts administration internships in the Baltimore region are posted on the JobsPlus site sponsored by the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance. To find internship, grants, and other opportunities throughout the U.S, explore the resources on our Job/Opportunity Search page.
Sudler Arts Prize
President's Commendation for Achievement in the Arts
Peabody/JHU
Date: Feb. 11, 2013
Eligibility: Graduating Peabody Senior
Application Deadline: 5pm, Mar. 8, 2013
URL: http://getintothearts.jhu.edu/sudlerprize/
Applications are invited for the Louis Sudler Prize in the Arts, a $1,500 annual prize established in 1983. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2013.
The Sudler Arts Prize is awarded to that graduating undergraduate senior from the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the G.W.C. Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Nursing, or the Peabody Institute, or that fourth-year student in the School of Medicine who, in the opinion of those faculties, has demonstrated excellence and the highest standards of proficiency in performance, execution, or composition in music, theater, dance, fiction, poetry, painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, film, or videotape.
The Sudler Arts Prize Committee, composed of faculty and administrators from the Homewood Campus, the School of Nursing, the Peabody Institute, and the School of Medicine, will review the applicants and their supporting materials and recommend a candidate. Under the terms of the Prize, the final selection is to be made by the President.
Guidelines for competing for the Sudler Prize and an application form may be downloaded from http://getintothearts.jhu.edu/sudlerprize/. Be sure to read the detailed description and eligibility information - it states that "Peabody students may not compete in music."
The Sudler Arts Prize Committee also considers candidates for the President's Commendation for Achievement in the Arts, a service award honoring a graduating undergraduare senior in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Nursing, or the Peabody Institute who has contributed extensively to the arts in the Homewood and/or Baltimore communities. Follow the above link for general information; here's the link to the Description and Application. Deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2013.
Washington Performing Arts Society
Summer 2013 Internships
Date: Feb. 4, 2013
Location: Washington, DC
URL: http://www.wpas.org/aboutus/internships.aspx
Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS) has summer openings for Development, Marketing, and Education Interns. See site for details.
Apply by March 8, 2013: http://www.wpas.org/aboutus/internships.aspx
Arts Administration Internship - Shriver Hall Concert Series
Date: Ongoing
Location: Shriver Hall, Suite 105, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
URL: http://www.shriverconcerts.org/
Hours: Approx. 10-12/week; flexible hours can be arranged
Compensation: Shriver Hall Concert Series tickets; academic credit possible; no monetary compensation
Duties and responsibilities: Assist with general office operations. Conduct research on current and prospective donors and foundations. Prepare acknowledgment letters. Participate in donor event planning. Create invitations for events. Assist in creation of marketing materials. Assist in upgrading databases. Other duties as assigned
Requirements: The ideal candidate will be a current college student or recent graduate of a discipline related to arts administration, classical music, development, marketing, non-profits, or the arts. Strong verbal and organizational skills are required, and computer proficiency is essential. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, willingness to learn, and a great sense of humor are highly valued skills.
To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to Ed Meyers, Director of Operations emeyers@shriverconcerts.org. No phone calls, please.
Peabody Institute
Office of Development & Alumni Relations
Spring 2013 Internship Projects
Designed for Peabody students, these internships can be arranged as non-credit or for 1-2 credits, depending on each student's preference. To apply for any of these internships, send a cover letter and resume to Erika Juengst in the Office of Development: ejuengst@jhu.edu.
Grantwriting
Goal: Learn about the grant application process and practice writing grant proposals
Work with the primary grant writer in Peabody’s Development Office:
• Proof read grant applications before submission
• Understand specific Peabody programs to help write a grant proposal
• Research to discover new grant possibilities
Requirements: High-level English reading and writing skills
Fundraising
Goal: Learn how to execute a small fundraising campaign
• Spring Semester (most work done March-May)
Work with the Peabody Constituent Engagement office to complete a Graduating Student Fundraising campaign:
• Create campaign plan
• Write and send solicitation letters/emails
• Staff campaign table
• Plan a celebration event
Requirements: English reading and writing skills; Social media knowledge helpful; Outgoing personality
Development Events
Goal: Learn how to coordinate an important donor event
• Spring Semester
Work with Peabody’s Special Events Coordinator and Constituent Engagement team on Campaign Kickoff Donor Events
• Help create/proofread invitations
• Manage RSVP’s
• Tracking expenses/managing event budget
• Soliciting vendors for quotes
• Making staff assignments for “day of”
• Creating timeline/deadlines
• Work at the event(s) – Set up, attend event, break down, etc.
Requirements: English reading and writing
Stewardship
Goal: Learn about Peabody’s stewardship (donor appreciation/thank you) and help educate Students/Faculty/Staff
• Spring Semester (event takes place in March)
Work with Peabody’s Constituent Engagement team on 4th annual Today is a Gift event
• Solicit donor bio and “Why I Give” Quotations
• Edit copy for posters and hand-out
• Work with graphic designer on posters
• Work at the event(s) – Set up, break down, etc.
Requirements: English reading and writing
Alumni Relations Research
Goal: Learn about Peabody’s Alumni where they are performing/working
Work with Peabody’s Alumni Relations department to research and track Peabody’s alumni
• Find Peabody alumni working throughout the world
• Create a list of venues where alumni perform
• Update alumni performance calendar
Requirements: Internet searching
Alumni Relations Media Plan
Goal: Learn how different media can be used to connect with patrons
Work with Peabody’s Alumni Relations/Constituent Engagement department to create and implement a social and electronic media plan
• Research similar schools/organizations
• Research different Peabody department media plans
• Propose a social media and e-mail plan for Alumni – to include suggested topics, timing, frequency, etc.
• Begin implementation of plan
Requirements: Internet searching; Social Media knowledge
Alumni Relations Research
Goal: Learn how research in the Archives and create an attractive display
• Homecoming takes place in April, but research could be done in Fall or Spring semesters
Work with Peabody’s Alumni Relations/Constituent Engagement department and Peabody’s Archivist to provide archival materials on display at Peabody’s Homecoming
• Find interesting archival materials for the 40th and 50th reunion year classes
• Create attractive display
• Attend Reunion to interact with alumni (not mandatory)
Requirements: Research experience helpful
Internships - Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Application deadline: Open
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
URL: http://midatlanticarts.org/about/internships.html
Internship opportunities are available at the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
Interns gain valuable experience in arts administration, grantmaking, marketing and/or development. A stipend is available for summer interns only; fall and spring interns work fewer hours and are not eligible for a stipend. Interns may receive college credit.
A learning plan is established at the beginning of the internship in mutual cooperation between the intern and supervisor. The intern completes at least one project during the internship and also receives a broad introduction to other functions of the organization.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Visit the above linked webpage for detailed information.
Kennedy Center Arts Management Internships
Location: Washington, DC
Summer Internships
Program Dates: June 3 – August 9, 2013 (10 weeks)
Application Deadline: March 8, 2013
Information: www.kennedy-center.org/education/artsmanagement/internships
Wolf Trap Internships
Location: Vienna, Virginia
Dates:
Summer: 12 weeks, full-time (40-plus hours per week)
Fall and Spring: 12 weeks, part-time (maximum of 24 hours per week)
Note: Duration and hours required may vary per internship.
Description: The Wolf Trap Internship Program is designed to provide meaningful hands-on training and experience in the areas of arts administration, education, and technical theater. Internships offer the practical opportunity to become an integral member of the staff and to work side-by-side with professionals producing, promoting, and administering the full spectrum of the performing arts.
Job Requirements: Must have a reliable mode of transportation as Wolf Trap is not accessible by public transit. (Transportation may be provided for Josie Bass and Los Padres interns.) Housing is not provided, but Wolf Trap will help participants find affordable housing. (Housing may be provided for Josie Bass and Los Padres interns.) Undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of one year of study, graduate students, recent graduates, and career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program are encouraged to apply. Interns should possess enthusiasm, strong writing and organizational skills and proficient computer skills. Must meet INS I-9 eligibility regulations.
Payment information: Up to $290 per week paid on a bi-weekly basis.
Application Deadlines:
Summer Internships (May-September) – March 1
Fall Internships (September-December) – July 1
Spring Internships (January-April) – November 1
For application and more information: www.wolftrap.org/internships
Internships at the Library of Congress
Location: Washington, DC
Diverse opportunities are available in a wide range of disciplines. Discover opportunities using the search tool on the Library of Congress site: www.loc.gov/hr/employment/index.php?action=cMain.showFellowships
Maryland State Arts Council
Grants & Programs
"MSAC awards grants to arts organizations and artists as well as carries out a variety of programs."
Maryland State Arts Council Grants & Programs
Volunteer Internships - National Endowment for the Arts
Location: Washington, DC
Deadline: Open
URL: http://nea.gov/index.html
Undergraduate and graduate students and other volunteers who would like to gain work experience at the National Endowment for the Arts are invited to apply for NEA Internships. Interns are accepted throughout the year in many of the Arts Endowment's offices on a non-paid basis. This internship offers a national overview of arts activities across the country. Interns work in assisting the staff with a variety of tasks related to the process of awarding Federal grants. A variety of resources are available for participants of the NEA Internship Program such as: meetings of advisory panels and the National Council on the Arts.
If you would like to apply, please send a cover letter detailing the time period you will be available (including days of the week, if you will not be available for five days), your interest areas and whether you will be earning academic credit. Please indicate your experience and typing ability. Letters of recommendation, references, and college transcripts are suggested, but not required.
To ensure sufficient time for proper consideration of your application, please send materials at least four to six weeks before the date you wish to begin your internship to:
Office of Human Resources, Room 223
National Endowment for the Arts
The Nancy Hanks Center
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20506
greena@arts.gov
Questions? Contact Anita Green, Volunteer/Intern Coordinator: greena@arts.gov.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Grant Programs
VCA operates grant programs that support Virginia-based artists and arts organizations. They also grant a small number of fellowships for artists who reside in Virginia; composers are eligible in selected years.
