Experiential Learning Opportunities in the Fine Arts
Experiential learning opportunities are key when investigating careers in the arts, whether internships, job shadows, or informational interviews. Below is a list of locations where St. Olaf students have completed art-related experiential learning activities since 2000. Categories include: Theaters, Entertainment/Production, Museums/Galleries/Studios, Music/Performing Arts, Architecture, Education and Miscellaneous.
Use this list to get started and to spark your creativity – there are numerous organizations not mentioned here that may also offer opportunities!
Organizations where Oles have interned in the past
Categories of organizations include:
- Architecture
- Education
- Entertainment/Production
- Museums, Galleries, Studios
- Music/Performing Arts
- Theaters
- Miscellaneous
Organizations where Oles have interned in the past
- Larson-Brenner Architects – Architectural firm located in Stillwater, MN.
- Rice Fergus Architects – Located in Bremerton, WA.
- SMSQ Architects – Architectural firm located in Northfield, MN.
- Art Org – Community art-based organization located in Northfield, MN.
- Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative – Prenatal to adult educational service provider located in Chaska, MN.
- Universite Methodiste au Katanga – Educational center in Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Banzai Entertainment Inc. – Film, music, & production studio located in Carrboro, NC.
- Manitou Messenger, St. Olaf College – St. Olaf newspaper.
- Net Source – Chicago website design organization.
- The Playwrights Center – Theater production studio located in Minneapolis, MN.
- ArtOnWater Gallery – Art gallery located in downtown Northfield.
- Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf College – located in Dittman.
- Minneapolis Institute of Arts – Museum internships.
- National Gallery of Art – Located in Washington, D.C.
- Rockford Art Museum – Located in Rockford, IL.
- Swope Art Museum – Located in Terre Haute, IN.
- WolcottArt – studio work with local artist and art instructor Jennifer Wolcott.
- American Dance Festival – Located at Duke University in Durham, NC.
- Center for Hmong Arts & Talent – Hmong theater located in St. Paul, MN.
- Minnesota Orchestral Association – Located in Minneapolis, MN.
- Mu Performing Arts – Pan-Asian performing arts organization and theatre in Minneapolis, MN.
- St. Paul Chamber Orchestra – Development, education, marketing & public relations, and operations internships.
- Frank Theatre – Social, political, and cultural concern theater located in Minneapolis, MN.
- The Jungle Theater – Located in Minneapolis, MN.
- Madison Repertory Theatre – Located in Madison, WI.
- Muskegon Civic Theatre – Located in Muskegon, MI.
- Northlight Theater – Located in Skokie, IL.
- Ozark Actors Theatre – Located in Rolla, MO.
- Southern Theater – Located in Minneapolis, MN.
- Stages Theatre Company – Educational theatre company located in Hopkins, MN.
- Around the Coyote Arts Organization – – Non-profit, multidisciplinary art promoter in Chicago, IL.
- Farnam St Limited II, LLC – Full-service national leasing company located in Minneapolis, MN.
- Midwest of Cannon Falls – Candle and home decor company.
- Satchidananda Ashram/Yogaville – NGO spiritual center located in Buckingham County, VA.
GENERAL INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
Where To Look-CEL Internship Search Resources
SPECIFIC INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
Artslynx International Arts Resources
National Network for Artist Placement
Smithsonian Museum Studies Internships
Artist Resource
New York Arts Program
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
These organizations provide information, networking, and additional training opportunities and may offer student memberships at a discount.
American Craft Council
Apeture Foundation
Graphic Artists Guild
Arts and Healing Network
National Sculpture Society
General Directories
LINKS which provide additional information beyond internships in the following areas.
Advertising
Architecture
Art
Art History
Dance
Electronic Media / Broadcasting
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Marketing
Music
Music Business
Public Relations
Theater
