05/14/2026
Summer opportunities for teens:
Artslife is now accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Program - apply by May 17 at 11:59 PM!
Artslife is a paid, six-week summer internship for 10 rising sophomores and juniors who live in New York City and attend a NYC public or charter high school. This dynamic program blends art and design, leadership development, museum studies, and community engagement. Interns gain hands-on experience working behind the scenes at MAD, creating digital content, collaborating on teen programming, and exploring creative careers across the city.
Program Highlights
Work closely with artists, educators, and museum professionals
Go behind the scenes at MAD and learn about museum careers
Create digital content and contribute to teen-centered programming
Collaborate with a creative cohort of peers from across NYC
Participate in field trips to cultural institutions citywide
Paid internship experience
Program Dates & Commitment
July 7 – August 14, 2026
Tuesdays through Fridays
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Museum of Arts and Design, Lower Manhattan
Eligibility
Open to rising 10th and 11th grade students who live in NYC and attend a NYC public or charter high school
Application Deadline
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM
APPLY HERE -
Artslife is a paid, six-week summer internship for 10 rising sophomores and juniors who live in New York City and attend a NYC public or charter high school. The program blends art and design with leadership development, museum studies, and community engagement. Participants explore museum careers t...
