Art and Wellness Enterprises · 2 months ago
Art Bridges Academic Year 2026-27 Marketing and Communications Internship
Bentonville, AR
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$18/hr - $18/hr
Start in 2026 SummerArt Bridges Foundation is dedicated to bringing American art to communities through partnerships with museums and cultural institutions. They are seeking a Marketing and Communications Intern to assist with event planning, research, content creation, and outreach efforts to support the foundation's mission.
Executive Office
Responsibilities
Assisting with event planning and coordination for the organization’s annual convening or conference, including tracking RSVPs, preparing materials, and supporting speaker and session organization. Gaining hands-on experience in event production, logistics, and stakeholder engagement
Conducting research on museums, cultural institutions, and community organizations to identify potential partners, assess mission alignment, and compile insights into reports that inform outreach and partnership strategy
Supporting the analysis and visualization of partner network data to identify trends, regional impacts, and areas for growth. Utilizing mapping tools, dashboards, and other visual formats to clearly communicate key findings
Creating digital and visual assets to support storytelling and outreach, including video thumbnails, social media graphics, short-form video edits, photo edits, and basic motion/design elements. Collaborating on creative concepts, messaging, and branding to develop compelling narratives that highlight partner impact and organizational initiatives
Drafting copy for multimedia projects and outreach campaigns, including social posts, email communications, and video scripts. Gaining experience in creative writing, content development, and voice/tone consistency for mission-driven communication
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a degree program (at the undergraduate or graduate level) at a college or university in the Northwest Arkansas region, or a recent graduate (<1 year) residing in the Northwest Arkansas region with an interest in entering the workforce as an emerging arts professional
Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and ability to work effectively in a team and independently
Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail
Effective time-management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with CRM systems
Familiarity with creative processes, such as video production, graphic design, and writing
Benefits
Compensation: Paid and eligible for course credit
Site visits to regional cultural institutions
Participation in the Art Bridges Creative Career Chats (in person or virtual)
Professional development workshops and trainings
Networking opportunities with staff across Art Bridges and within other regional cultural institutions and organizations
Introductory meeting with Art Bridges CEO
Additional recreational and social activities, such as intern coffee chats, all-staff events, etc.
Company
Art and Wellness Enterprises
Art and Wellness Enterprises (AWE) is a professional services organization supporting non-profits founded by Alice Walton, including the Alice L.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Richard "Rick" Hosley
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary
Paige Francis
Chief Information Officer
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