2026 Summer Art Camp Internship

Overview of Position

The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey offers Summer Art Camp Internships for students interested in gaining hands-on experience with an accredited arts organization. The Art Center is the state’s largest institution dedicated exclusively to viewing, making, and learning about contemporary art. Comprising a renowned studio art school and a thriving exhibitions and programming schedule, the Art Center engages the community in visual learning, interpretive programs, and hands-on art making experiences.

The internship schedule is split into two shifts: 9 am – 12:30 pm and 12 pm -3:30 pm. Qualified interns will be assigned the morning or afternoon schedule based on their availability. The Summer Art Camps run from June 15-August 21. This internship is currently unpaid, but hours can be applied towards college credit.

Each summer, the Art Center offers a variety of Summer Art Camps. Our Kids Camp is for ages 5-9, our Tween Camp is for ages 10-12, and our Teen Camp is for ages 13-18.  Every camp program teaches knowledge of, and appreciation for, the visual arts through hands-on activities. Kids explore a variety of media, including: drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and printmaking under the guidance of our highly-qualified instructors. Tween and Teen campers explore specific art media in depth over the course of a week to develop and refine art skills. At the end of each week, there is a culminating exhibition of artwork created by campers.

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Applications will be accepted for the summer art camp internship until filled.

Interns working with minors will need to complete the Abuse Prevention Training, and if interns are 18+ years old, they will need to submit a background check in addition to the training.