Mural Arts Philadelphia · 4 hours ago
Summer Artist Internship
Philadelphia, PA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.82/hr - $16.82/hrMural Arts Philadelphia invites emerging creatives, organizers, and cultural workers to apply for its 2026 Summer Internship Program, a hands-on, paid opportunity to work alongside professional muralists, educators, and community partners on a real public art project. Interns will collaborate on the full mural process, from early planning and community engagement through painting, documentation, and reflection.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with a professional muralist team on a public art project
Support community engagement activities connected to the mural
Learn foundational mural-making techniques and on-site safety practices
Assist with documentation, reflection, and storytelling around the project
Work as part of a small, diverse cohort in a collaborative environment
Qualification
Required
Minimum age: 18
Interest in learning, showing up, and contributing meaningfully to a collaborative project rooted in Philadelphia communities
Ability to clearly explain why this internship matters to them right now
Ability to connect the internship to their personal, creative, or career goals
Ability to articulate what they hope to learn from working on a community-based public art project
Curiosity, reliability, collaboration, and respect for community knowledge
No prior mural experience is required
Preferred
Community-Engaged Art / Art for Social Change
Studio Art & Fine Arts
Graphic Design & Digital Media
Film, Photography, & Media Arts
Art History & Art Education
Arts Management or Arts Administration
Nonprofit Management / Administration
Social Work, Sociology, or related fields
Practical experience such as community projects, volunteer work, or mutual aid
Personal creative practice
Organizing, teaching, mentoring, or facilitation
Documentation, storytelling, or digital media work
Lived experience that shapes how you engage with communities
Company
Mural Arts Philadelphia
Mural Arts Philadelphia is a non-profit organization that offers art and craft services.
Founded in 1998
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jane Golden
Founder, Executive Director
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