RealArts@Penn Internships

Open to US citizens and non US citizens

Deadline: 01/20/2025

General Information

RealArts@Penn Internships are structured to foster the application of creative practices to professional industries. This strengthens the bridge between the creative process explored in coursework and the real-world application necessary for skillful employment. Each internship is coupled with a stipend ($5,000). Internship opportunities are available throughout the country, and have previously been conducted in Philadelphia, Montana, Nantucket, New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. This year’s offerings are listed in the application form as well as under the 2024 Internships page.

With the RealArts sponsored internships and vast mentoring opportunities, RealArts@Penn helps students jumpstart their chosen artistic lives and career paths. These internships afford students an indispensable network of mentors, leaders, and friends, cultivating a profound and critical insight into the world of creative business.

Eligibility Guidelines

Current Penn undergraduates from any school and class year are eligible to apply for summer internships. You may apply for up to two internships. You must upload an individual .pdf application for each internship.

Each application must include the following in one pdf document (naming convention: LastName_FirstName.pdf):

Cover Letter: The cover letter should include any relevant experience, projects or coursework. Please be sure to describe the qualities and/or past experiences that make you a viable candidate for your internship choice(s).
Resumé
A list of relevant courses taken. Please list instructor and describe how it is relevant.