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USArts International Training and Internship Program places international
and United States students and post-graduates with arts and culture-related
organizations to complete valuable on-the-job training and internship
placements in the United States. USArts sponsors international interns and trainees
for the J1 Intern and Trainee visa and monitors both American and international interns and
trainees throughout their training placements. We accept applicants from a wide variety of performing and visual arts, media and communications, as well as business management fields.
The USArts staff is proud to now be coordinating the ArtBridge program, which is aimed at establishing relationships and networking opportunities between American and Iranian artists and arts professionals. The program will create opportunities for participants to explore and contribute to the role of the arts in local communities in both countries. For more information about ArtBridge, please visit the ArtBridge website.
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Performance training and internships
Ward Studio: New York, NY.
The Ward Studio Performance Training Program develops theater artists in its Advanced Performance Workshop (APW) and Company programs. We provide a venue where actors work as a select group to develop higher-level professional skills, frequently becoming collaborators in the creation of original productions and developing lifelong skills as researchers, writers, stage managers and designers as well as actors.
Performance Trainee: Suitable for experienced actors who wish to augment their prior training with intensive performance experience in our Advanced Performance Workshop (APW) and Company programs. While local actors pay a minimum of $400/month to participate in our Performance Training Program, international applicants selected through the US Arts process will receive this training for free. Additional instruction at a discounted rate may be required in the areas of Meisner, voice, text and movement, to the degree it pertains to the specific applicant and their role in the Performance Program.
Performance Intern: One or two select students are chosen every year, to participate as actors in all of the performance and training opportunities described above, and, in addition, work alongside studio staff in administrative, marketing, and strategic planning functions. All fees associated with supplemental instruction are waived for the performance intern. Apply for Spring or Fall for 12-month programs. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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Spring 2008
Adventure Theatre, Glen Echo, MD.
Offering internships in all aspects of the theatre’s operations, including acting, management, production, music, dance, communications and education. Adventure Theatre is the longest running children's theatre in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Celebrating its 56th season, Adventure Theatre specializes in traditional Children's Theatre. This is an excellent opportunity. There are stipends for anyone directly involved in a production. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started!
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Spring/Summer/Fall 2008
Marin Shakespeare Company
Theatre Company offers 3 month internship or training placements in various areas of Arts Management, Production/Acting and Technical Theatre. Duties include hand-on experience in theatre operations and administration, performance opportunities, carpentry and lighting. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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Spring/Summer/Fall 2008
ElleStyle Inc.
Fashion Stylist Company offers 6 month internship in Public Relations & Marketing. Duties include building relationships within the U.S. and abroad with fashion companies, advertising agencies, and the film industry. Also gain hands –on experience as a fashion stylist assistant. A small allowance available for food and travel. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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Spring/Summer/Fall 2008
Eyebeam
Art and Technology center offers up to a 12moth internship or training in various departments including Communications, Design, and Development. Design may require portfolio. Responsibilities range from Layouts, Editing Web content and graphic design. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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Summer 2008
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Washington, D.C.
Art museum offers training placements in museum public relations, publications, curatorial and registrarial for up to six months or more. Houses major collection of American art through the history of the United States. Recently re-opened after five-year major renovation. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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Summer 2008
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum of Art: New York, NY
Major Manhattan art museum offers training and internships in various departments including education, photography, conservation, development, membership, finance and visitor services among others. Houses major collection of modern and contemporary international art. Application deadlines apply. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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Summer 2008
Blue Water Media: Washington, D.C.
Media Design firm offers training in graphic/web design. 3 months minimum, up to 18 months with possibility of a stipend starting in the 4th month of training. Design portfolio required for consideration. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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Summer 2008
Queens Museum of Art: Queens, NY
Art museum offers 3-6 month curatorial and research internships. Duties include exhibition related research and preparation, administrative tasks, collection management, collection database, photo documentation of collection, exhibition photo archive, installation, and exhibition maintenance among other daily tasks. Other internship opportunities available in the education and marketing departments. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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Fall 2008
1708 Gallery, Richmond, VA
1708 Gallery seeks a full-time intern who is interested in learning about different aspects of managing small non-profit arts organizations. 1708 Gallery is a non-profit exhibition and performance space committed to expanding the understanding, development, and appreciation of contemporary art. The intern will become part of the gallery team and work closely with the gallery coordinator who is in charge of communicating with the artists, managing the installation and de-installation process, marketing the gallery's exhibitions and programs to the public, and manage logistics related to special events and openings. The intern will also be involved in development activities including the membership program. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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Winter 2008
a4studio, New York, NY
Offering design, accounting, arts management and communications internships for up to 12 months with possible stipend, food and transportation. Internships start early December 2007 so apply right away. Placements involve Administrative & Support, Design, Photography, Project Management, and Research. a4 studio is the independent graphic design arm of Maharam. Responsible for every design and production facet of the Maharam visual identity, A4 studio combines a disciplined graphic language with both traditional and innovative materials and techniques to create a handcrafted approach that breaks from the computer generated aesthetic. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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Winter 2008
Room Studio/Daniella Stallinger Photography, New York, NY
ROOM is offering a very active, very hands-on photography studio internship. ROOM is a 3500 square foot studio in TriBeCa in Manhattan serving the upscale photo market in New York. ROOM looks like an apartment but works like a professional photo studio equipped with Distro box, grip and props. ROOM books advertising, editorial, catalogue productions and events. It is a beautiful, light-filled space and is sure to provide a very productive learning environment for the motivated intern. Opportunities include learning professional commercial photography, access to the ROOM studio on weekend to shoot portfolio, shoot small projects, learn studio management, and learn Filemaker database software. Tasks include client relations, equipment rental, bookings, work with photo crews, assist with marketing and database updates. Requirements include 3-month minimum internship, and 40 hours per week. $300 monthly stipend and free monthly New York City metro card. This is an awesome opportunity available starting December 2007/January 2008. . For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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New Museum of Contemporary Art: New York, NY
Offers training in the education department and assistance in execution of newest museum education program geared towards high school students. Training in curriculum development, lesson plan writing, and assisting in program development. Other opportunities available year round in publication, cataloguing, registrar development and program development. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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District of Columbia Jewish Community Center (DCJCC)
The DCJCC Center for Arts offers year round internship and training minimum of 9months or longer. Opportunities are available in the field of Theater, Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design and Arts Management. Duties will include administrative task, creating marketing material, public relations, and graphic design among other daily tasks. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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IMG Artists: New York, NY
IMG Artists is recognized internationally for its commitment to excellence in the management and touring of the finest classical instrumentalists, conductors, vocalists, orchestras, dance companies and attractions. Interns will assist with artists management to receive a complete overview of the Attractions and Instruments Division of an artists management agency. Ideal candidates should be interested in arts management as a career, with a basic knowledge of classical music, opera and/or dance. For credit only, applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate student. Applications rolling basis. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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Applications rolling basis
Pro Arts Gallery
Bay area Gallery offers up to 3 month minimum internship or training in various areas including Curatorial, Design, and Gallery Management. Pro Arts serves as the region's primary visual-arts venue by hosting annual exhibitions and special events. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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Applications rolling basis
Hedgerow Theatre: Rose Valley, PA
Acting training and Theatre management training. Positions are available in many areas of theatre. 1 year, $100 per week plus room and board. Prefer college graduates with theatre background. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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Winter 2009
Versace, New York, NY
Renowned Fashion Designer seeks interns to join their Public Relations Department. If you are interested in fashion or PR, consider this placement. Qualified candidates will be well spoken, very detail oriented, have thorough follow-up skills, and have exceptional organization skills. Applicants accepted year-round for minimum six month internship.. For J-1 Visa sponsorship and placement, click on Get Started! |
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Fall/Winter 2008, Spring/Summer/Fall 2008
Don’t see any placements that suit your experience and interest exactly? Click on Get started and USArts will work to place you according to your specific experience, education and interest. Apply today! |
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