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CREATIVE DIVERSITY
NEW YORK PROGRAM

New York Creative Intenship

The ArtBound Initiative Program for Creative Diversity is available to seniors or recent graduates from backgrounds traditionally excluded from the creative industries.

This program will offer you:

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1. A Full Scholarship for the ArtBound Initiative program which includes personalized coaching, events, networking opportunities and access to our international network of alumni

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2. A paid internship opportunity with one of our company partners.

Gallery Internship in New York

PROGRAM
HIGHLIGHTS

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NO TUITION

Get a full scholarship for our New York program. 

A PAID INTERNSHIP

Internships are paid above New York minimum wage. 

JOIN THE ABI NETWORK

Attend events and connect with creatives to build your professional community.

ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS

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  • Must be from a background traditionally excluded from the creative industries (race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or religion). 

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States.

  • Must be either a rising senior, graduate student or a recent graduate. 

  • Must be available to intern for at least 3-month full-time (based on the host company’s requirement).

WORK

HOW DOES IT

STEP 1: REVIEW WHAT OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES
 

1. GUARANTEED INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT

  • Company interview guidelines & mock interviews

  • Workplace and internship orientation

  • Pre-internship training

3. NETWORK & EVENTS

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  • ​ABI Networking App: A network of participants and alumni

  • Access to career resources, networking events and monthly job lists

  • ABI virtual events and webinars

2. PERSONALIZED COACHING

  • Career development workshops 

  • Résumé/CV coaching and review session 

  • Portfolio review and/or industry professional coaching session 

  • Soft skill training: networking, online brand and elevator pitch

STEP 2: APPLY

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Start your online application. Materials required to apply:  

  • Resume 

  • Portfolio (if applicable) 

  • Two references (whom we may contact)

  • Proof of citizenship or permanent resident status (Any of the following: U.S. Passport, Green Card, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Naturalization Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship or Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state, with registrar’s seal and signature)

  • Essay 1:
    A. Any previous experience in the creative industries and what you gained or learned from that experience B. Your career aspirations and how this program will help you achieve them C. Your ideal internship placement and what skills you hope to both use and develop during the work experience.

  • Essay 2:
    Tell us what work of art or creative piece (painting, poem, musical composition, film, performance etc.) has most influenced your life and the way that you view the world and why.

  • Supporting materials (optional): Student Aid Report (SAR), Financial Aid Award Letter, Copy of your transcripts, Copy of previous scholarships and awards, etc.

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STEP 3: WE SELECT FINALISTS

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Our committee will conduct interviews and review all applications to select finalists for each Academic term.

 

 

STEP 4: INTERVIEWS WITH COMPANY PARTNERS

 

Finalists' profiles will be reviewed by our company partners. Our company partners will invite selected candidates for interviews. 

 

 

STEP 5: GET AN OFFER & JOIN OUR PROGRAM

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If you get an offer letter from one of our company partners, you will be officially invited to join our Creative Diversity Program and will become your journey with us and with your internship! 

APPLICATION TIMELINE

2025

  • Applications open on Jan 11 2025

  • Applications close on Feb 10

PREVIOUS CDP RECIPIENTS

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"ABI offered me an impeccable professional experience and placed me in the world-leading production industry."

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KIERA

Brand Stategist Intern at Code & Theory

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