Summer Internships with HCL:
Teen & College Arts Management Internships

HCL interns will work collaboratively on artistic and administrative tasks to support their professional development while gaining behind the scenes insight into the development of creative projects by artists in residence with HCL. Through this work, HCL Interns will be introduced to a wide range of artists, administrators, venues, vendors, and events within the Chicago arts community.

Two internship positions, made possible through a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, will be reserved for high school students and recent graduates who have not yet entered college. Additionally, we are seeking one intern enrolled at the college or university level or applying with equivalent experiences in the arts (18+). These two internship tracks will have distinct roles and responsibilities with both positions working with various staff throughout their internship and reporting to the Artistic Director.

Teen interns (high school students and recent graduates, 16-19 years old) will be compensated at $15/hour. Compensation for college internships is made possible through the Federal Work-Study program, and is therefore contingent upon the school and student’s participation and eligibility in this program.  

Timeline*

  • Application review begins Monday, May 20, 2024.

  • Finalists will be invited to interview the week of May 28th.

  • Applicants will be notified on June 3rd.

  • Internships begin the week of June 17th.

  • Internships end by August 23rd.

*We are typically able to work with students to align internships with their school’s calendar and internship requirements.

To Apply

Teen Internship:

Complete the online application form, which requests contact information, an artist statement, and work samples or a short introductory video.

College Internship:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and work samples to aquil@highconceptlabs.org. Work samples should include 3-5 images or short videos that demonstrate your photography, and/or videography skills, and may be sent as attachments or URL links.

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.