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Visual & Performing Arts

Our options are not limited to the internships listed below. Organizations listed reflect sites where the Washington Semester has recently placed students or those that have been identified as potential internships.  Please feel free to do your own research and do not hesitate to contact the Washington Semester for further opportunities.

• For graphic design and photography opportunities, see listings under “Communications, Digital Media & Journalism”
• For additional education programs with arts components, see listings under "Education & Mentoring"

Arts Administration & Programming

• – after-school program for underserved children and youth in a diverse community. The Center partners with local volunteer artists and arts organizations to provide comprehensive arts education, nurturing relationships and high expectations that enable young people to better know and express themselves as they discover and develop their artistic gifts.
• – nationally known art museum with a focus on portraying the people who shape the nation's history, development, and culture.
• – produces the annual Folklife Festival on the National Mall. 
  • Interns work with event planning and preparation, social media, and cultural education programs
• – creates shows and performs at various DC art venues.
• – small theater and gallery aimed at supporting and promoting less established artists.
• – artist-owned and operated gallery of 30 active members with rotating exhibitions.
• – celebrates music, dance, drama, storytelling, and other cultural traditions from around the world through performances, workshops, and audience participation.
• – Performing arts focused DC public high school.
• – DC’s premiere film festival. Assist with events, planning and marketing of this major DC arts event.
  
  • Spring semesters only

Dance

• – performances and dance classes for people of all ages in various styles.
• – dance classes and academic year-round school for competitive ballet dancers.

Theater

• – local theater that produces a mix of classics, musicals, and new works, including world premiere productions.
• – local theater promoting and sharing Latino arts and cultures with a diverse audience.
  
  • *Spanish Language Opportunity
• – a new theater company that produces independent, inter-cultural, and socially relevant art.
• – dynamic, innovative and unpredictable shows presented by experienced and talented performers in the city.
•  – the vibrant centerpiece of the Folger Shakespeare Library, producing plays reflecting the breadth of the library’s peerless collection.
•  – produces original and innovative shows and works to break down traditional social boundaries.
• – special programs and playwriting workshops working with youth to tell their stories.

Music

• – see description above.
  • Past interns have given instrument or voice lessons, assisted with music projects (including music recording, practice with the rock and roll band, or theater performances), assisted with grant writing, and/or day-to-day management.
• – music school with opportunities for a wide variety of instruments and ensembles across the DC area.