EFA Studio Program Internship: Spring 2026
EFA Studio Program
323 West 39th Street
New York, NY 10018
Deadline
Posted
Internship duration: January 19 - May 29, 2026
Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 2 days per week commitment, 8 hours per day
About EFA Studio Program
The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts (EFA) is a 501©(3) public charity dedicated to providing artists across all disciplines with space, tools, and a cooperative forum for the development of individual practice. EFA is a catalyst for cultural growth, stimulating new interactions between artists, creative communities, and the public. EFA Studio Program is a juried membership program that maintains 95 artist studios in midtown Manhattan, offering a professional arts community and fostering career development for member-artists.
Position Overview
The EFA Studio Program is seeking an enthusiastic and committed intern to join our Spring 2026 internship program. This internship offers the chance to work directly with artists as Artist Assistants and contribute to the creation of exhibitions and dynamic programs as Administrative Interns. This is an opportunity to gain exposure to the inner workings of a multi-faceted, non-profit arts space while learning about contemporary art and arts administration. Successful candidates will be amiable, adaptable, professional, social, and confident. Interns should be comfortable working as part of a team, working well with direction, and feeling confident to share their own insights.
Responsibilities:
- Act as Artist Assistant to member artists.
- Assist with open calls, exhibitions and special events
- Assist with marketing for Open Studios.
- Assist with daily office administrative duties.
- Assist with managing social media platforms in collaboration with the Studio Program staff.
- Format information for the website and newsletters.
- Conduct research projects involving artists, non-profits, and residency programs.
- Communicate and respond to in-person and email inquiries concerning the Studios Program.
Requirements
- Age 21 or over, current undergraduate or graduate student with a related major and/or interest in contemporary art.
- Basic office skills (filing, phones, data entry).
- Ability to handle artwork.
- Experience with social media platforms.
- Basic video recording and editing skills preferred.
- Proficiency in Mac applications, Microsoft Office, and Adobe CS preferred.