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Let us help you explore all the places a MassArt education can take you.

Creative and artistic solutions are central to building the world around us. During your time at MassArt, you will develop the critical thinking, problem-solving, and artmaking skills that are core to the MassArt experience. And through experiential learning opportunities — both on and off campus — you’ll attain the expertise and practical experience sought by organizations of every kind.

Upcoming Events

Internship Information Session + $2000 Internship Awards!

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 / 1:30pm to 2:30pm, Design and Media Center

Kick off your summer 2025 internship search! Join this session to get an overview of internships and where to get started. We will be going over: MassArt’s 3-Elective Credit Internship Program requirements The internship process and timeline of when & how to find an internship Basic information on resumes, cover letters, samples of work Resources and support for your internship...

Prepare For The Fair: Creative Internship & Job Fair

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 / 1:30pm to 2:30pm, DMC Lecture Hall

Attending the Internship & Job Fair? Find out how to prepare! Attend this workshop to get tips and strategies to help you approach and start a conversation with employers. Learn more about what companies look for and what to give them in the way of a resume & samples of your work. Find out how to introduce yourself to...

Creative Internship & Job Fair 2025

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 / 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Join us for the annual Creative Internship & Job Fair! This virtual event will bring over 30 creative employers to MassArt via the Handshake platform. At the fair, students will hear directly from employers who are recruiting for internship opportunities and entry-level jobs. This is an interactive event! You will be able to explore potential career paths, hear from employers...

Fair
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We’re dedicated to supporting our students and alumni wherever they’re at in their career journeys, whether they’re writing a resume, searching for an internship, or looking to connect with other creative professionals. Career Development provides students and alumni with support and resources including personalized career advising, internship and job listings, workshops, and a credit-bearing internship program. Our team will help you gain real-world experience, expand your professional network, and build the confidence that readies you for career success.

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Handshake

Handshake is your first stop for internship and job listings, making an appointment, and registering your internship for course credit.

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Student Internships

Ashley Buckeridge

BFA-Fashion Design ’25
Double Edge Theatre, Ashfield, MA

Ashley is pictured dressing an actor in a centaur costume for a production at Double Edge Theatre. Her internship involved a range of responsibilities in the costume shop, including building costumes from scratch, alterations, repairs, and maintenance. She also gained experience in measuring, working with performers, machine and hand sewing, designing, and working with shoes and wigs. Additionally, Ashley assisted with front-of-house theatre duties during performances. She hopes to pursue a career in costuming, primarily for theatre. Photo by Tadea Klein.

Lucius Mitton

BFA-SIM ’25
Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, Boston, MA

Lucius assisted with space management, project coordination, event preparation, file archiving, and marketing strategy brainstorming during their internship with the Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, a contemporary art gallery in Boston representing emerging and mid-career artists. Lucius noted that this experience shaped their aspirations of organizing their own exhibitions in the future. Photo by Anna Staton.

Brian Ferreria

BFA-Industrial Design ’25
AVI Boston, Boston, MA

Brian’s internship was with AVI Boston, a bespoke automotive innovation service. The company specializes in the latest technology and styles for custom upgrades. They can add new components to a car system or have it rebuilt from the ground up. Brian gained hands-on experience with tools like a CNC mill and Onshape CAD software. Here he is using a 3D scanner to capture clear, readable, and fully detailed images of vehicles for project development. Photo by Matt Meyers

Sophia Kasparian

BFA-SIM & Glass ’25
Ross Art Studio, Boston, MA

Sophia is shown reinforcing a large mold for lost wax kiln casting by applying fiberglass over mesh netting, a key step in preparing the mold to endure 1400-degree kiln temperatures and support nearly 50 pounds of molten glass. Her internship with Ross Art Studio, which specializes in custom glass design and fabrication services, included assisting with mold making, cold-working, kiln casting, fusing, and slumping. Photo by Courtney Tanner.