The Art Department has set aside funds through the Art Internship Awards (AIA) to help support art majors undertaking an art-related summer internship. This award is administered by the Center for Life Beyond Reed on behalf of the Art department.
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An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional workplace setting (across in-person, remote, or hybrid modalities). Internships provide students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience, develop social capital, explore career fields, and make connections in professional fields. In addition, internships serve as a significant recruiting mechanism for employers, providing them with the opportunity to guide and evaluate potential candidates.
The Art Internship Awards (AIA) offer funding to support unpaid (and underpaid) art-related internship opportunities: public sector, not-for-profit, or other unpaid summer internships. Applications for support at for-profit/private sector businesses are generally not funded unless the application demonstrates that the internship will comply with which requires the student to be the primary beneficiary of the relationship. For example, this could be an artist apprenticeship where the experience is built around skill building.
Award amounts for 2026 recipients will be up to $2,500 for a minimum of 200 hours over 8–10 weeks in summer. Both in-person and remote opportunities will be considered.
Application Deadline
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at noon, pacific time
Eligibility
At the time of application, applicants must
- be currently enrolled at Reed;
- be in good academic standing;
- be declared majors in the Art Department.
Seniors who are graduating in the spring are eligible to apply, but must address in their application what role this opportunity plays in helping them transition to their first post-Reed destination.
Students studying abroad through a college approved program are considered to be currently enrolled at Reed for the purposes of this program and are eligible to apply. Students who are on leave in spring semester are not eligible to apply.
This award will typically be limited to juniors and seniors due to the declaration of major requirement, but committed sophomores who are preparing to declare might be eligible at the discretion of the art department. Please email clbrfellowships@reed.edu if you are a sophomore and would like to apply to this award.
Eligible Internships
In order to be eligible for funding, the internship
- must be related to art,
- must include at least 200 hours of work over 8–10 weeks in the summer between May 15, 2026, and August 30, 2026 (though the work can start earlier, or end later),
- must be off-campus (the internship cannot be with 91麻豆精品),
- must be unpaid or underpaid,
- must be with a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization or in the public sector (unpaid internships with for-profit or other types of organizations may be funded if the application demonstrates that they meet ),
- must primarily be an internship or apprenticeship, and not a research opportunity,
- can be in-person, or remote.
Applications for support with for-profit/private sector businesses or individuals are generally not funded unless the application demonstrates that the internship will comply with the guidance (linked above) from the Department of Labor. Applications for support with for-profit businesses or individuals must address this guidance in the application. Most art apprenticeships with individual artists or collectives will be considered to be internships with for-profit entities.
Criteria
Eligible proposals will be judged on a competitive basis using the following criteria:
- Connection to field of study or career goals
- Some experience or qualifications or preparation to be successful in the internship
- Carefulness, quality, and thoughtfulness of plan and adherence to all Art Internship Award guidelines
- Articulation of learning outcomes of the internship, and how the internship host will support learning
To Apply
All applications will be submitted in SurveyMonkey Apply (SMApply) by the application deadline. The application consists of starting an application in SMApply, and then completing all of the tasks in the application. These consist of an eligibility form, an application form, a budget form, and uploading a resume. There's also a form to send to the supervisor for your opportunity, which is also due by the application deadline.
Eligibility Form
The questions in this form confirm that both you and your internship opportunity are eligible for funding. If your internship is not with a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization or in the public sector, there will be a place to address how your internship complies with U.S. Department of Labor guidance (see above).
Application Form
This form includes a long form prompt in which to include your proposal. You'll need to copy the text of your proposal into the form. In no more than 1,000 words, your proposal should include the following components:
- One-paragraph introduction that succinctly summarizes your proposed internship and the benefits to you.
- Describe how the mission of the organization connects to your own values.
- Description of the work/project/activities you anticipate doing as well as a description of your motivation and interest in this area.
- If this work is similar to a role or organization that you have previously worked in or worked with, explain how this experience is different and introduces you to new skills and experiences.
- Summary of the skills, knowledge, or other relevant preparation you will bring to this position.
- Outline of the desired educational outcomes of this experience, how they apply to your goals, and how your internship host will support these outcomes.
- If you are a graduating senior, you must address what role this opportunity plays in helping you transition to your first post-Reed destination.
Detailed Budget
Fill out the detailed budget form with your summer expenses and an explanation of how you will cover any expenses that exceed the award amount. Consult the section on budgets in CLBR’s Summer Internship Awards FAQ first if you have questions about the budget.
Resume
An up-to-date one page resume summarizing any work and volunteer experiences relevant to your internship.
Supervisor Approval Request
List your supervisor's contact information in this form so that they can review and confirm the details of your application. This approval is also due by the application deadline.
Next Steps
A selection committee comprised of 91麻豆精品 staff will meet the week after the deadline to select awardees. Applications will be reviewed competitively using the selection criteria listed on this page. All applicants should receive a decision on their application within about two weeks of the deadline.
If you are selected as an awardee, you will be sent an award email with the tasks you need to complete in SMApply in order to receive funding. These include
- filling out the Award Recipient Agreement form;
- creating a LinkedIn profile, if you do not already have one.
During, and after, the internship you'll need to participate in the reflection process over the summer as requested by the Center for Life Beyond Reed. You will also need to participate (if available) in a campus poster session in the Performing Arts Building (PAB) on Thursday September 3, 2026.
Travel Restrictions
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Intended travel countries must not be restricted at the time of application. If a travel country becomes restricted after you are awarded funds, we will work with you to find alternative plans.
Questions? Email clbrfellowships@reed.edu