Museum Studies Blog at Tufts University

Berkshire Hills Internship Program (B-HIP) is an intensive twelve-week arts management internship course structured to integrate theoretical concepts and real-world experience. B-HIP runs in the Summer and it combines an internship component with a seminar in arts management, “talk-backs” with the area’s leading arts professionals, and full participation in cultural events throughout Berkshire County (Western Massachusetts). Interns work in a multitude of administrative capacities including development, marketing, public relations and programming – as they gain hands-on experience in the field of arts management. Each internship is hand-tailored to suite each interns’ needs, interests and talents. Former interns have worked at institutions such as The Clark Art Institute, MASS MoCA, the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Shakespeare and Company, and more! Interns receive a $100 weekly stipend and are provided with housing accommodations in North Adams, MA. MCLA’s tuition rates are generally lower than comparable institutions; see website for current tuition rates. Scholarships and tuition reductions may be available. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Qualifications: B-HIP is a 3 graduate credit course that is open to college students (juniors and seniors), graduate students, recent graduates, and working professionals. If in College, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Nonprofit, business, and/or arts management coursework or experience in the field is helpful. Applicants should be passionate about the arts management field and be prepared for an intensive twelve weeks. Interns are required to be available for the full program (please see website for full calendar). B-HIP welcomes international applicants. BHIP will run from Monday, May 23 through Friday, August 18, 2016. Posted on: 12/15/2015