Arts-Based Internships

Internships can be a vital part of our students’ creative and professional development. Many work with the Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) to prepare resumes, practice interviewing, and secure placements, while faculty provide individualized mentorship grounded in the close advising relationships built through our studio-intensive curriculum. These real-world experiences help students explore career paths, build confidence, and clarify future goals.

Our department emphasizes hands-on learning and continues to expand partnerships with local and regional arts organizations to offer meaningful, well-aligned internship opportunities. Recent placements have included roles in arts education, nonprofit arts administration, event production, and design firms. We also offer an in-house Art Department “Social Media Manager” internship.

Charlotte Murphy ’19, pictured in front of an installation she helped build while interning with environmental artist Nancy Winship Milliken, focused on Art and Sustainability during her time at Elon. Upon graduation, she continued as Milliken’s studio assistant before earning her teaching license.

Charlotte Murphy ’19, pictured in front of an installation she helped build while interning with environmental artist Nancy Winship Milliken, focused on Art and Sustainability during her time at Elon. Upon graduation, she continued as Milliken’s studio assistant before earning her teaching license.

Recent internship placements include:

  • Greensboro Montessori – Arts Education and Expressive Arts
  • Elon Elementary – Arts Education and Expressive Arts
  • Los Angeles – Special Events, Content Creation, & PR
  • Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art – Museum and Gallery Work
  • Studio Assistantships with Professional Artists – Assisting with creative production and exhibition prep

    Vibrant garden mural at Greensboro Montessori. Jolie Patten's '25 internship evolved into a collaborative project with 4th and 5th graders that brought art, community, and nature together.

    Vibrant garden mural at Greensboro Montessori. Jolie Patten, class of 2025, completed a semester-long arts education internship that evolved into a collaborative project with 4th and 5th graders—bringing together art, community, and nature.