2026 Internships

Are you passionate about the power of street art, storytelling, and creative community building? Street Wise Arts is looking for driven, curious, art-loving humans to join our 2026 internship team. This is a chance to be part of a small, women-led arts nonprofit making a big impact through public art, education, and community engagement.

Street Wise interns operate through a mix of independent work and weekly virtual or in-person meetings with staff. Each intern co-creates their experience with Street Wise to prioritize building skills that matter to them—whether that’s expanding your portfolio, gaining nonprofit experience, or exploring future career pathways in the arts.

We are especially seeking interns who can help us grow our digital presence, expand our educational programs, and strengthen our visibility, reputation, and community impact. 

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience in a mission-driven arts nonprofit

• A customized internship plan based on your goals

• Portfolio-ready creative or educational work

• Mentorship from a supportive women-led team

• Opportunities to work directly with artists, educators, and community partners

• A behind-the-scenes look at how public art projects, events, and community programs come to life

Internship Focus Areas & Responsibilities

Digital & Documentary Media (1 position per term) 

Work directly with artists and staff to bring stories to life through digital content. Ideal for students studying film, media, journalism, digital storytelling, or related fields.

Potential duties include:

• Filming and editing artist interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and program highlights

• Editing new and existing video projects for YouTube, Instagram, and website use

• Creating short-form content for social media platforms (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)

• Creating animations, GIFs, or other media assets for augmented-reality experiences connected to our mural collection

• Assisting with photography at events, festivals, and mural sites

• Managing media files, archives, and documentation workflows

• Supporting storytelling projects that amplify underrepresented voices

Design & Marketing (1 position per term)

Help shape the visual identity and public presence of Street Wise Arts. Ideal for students studying design, marketing, communications, or related fields.

Potential duties include:

• Designing graphics for social media, newsletters, events, and programs

• Assisting in content strategy, including audience research and campaign planning

• Drafting and scheduling social media posts

• Creating templates, style assets, and branded visuals

• Helping track campaign analytics to inform marketing strategies

• Supporting print design needs (posters, flyers, signage)

• Contributing to website content updates

• Brainstorming creative marketing ideas to increase reach and engagement

Education (1 position per term)

Gain experience in arts education by directly assisting teaching artists and our program managers. Ideal for students studying art, art history, education, or related fields.

Potential duties include:

• Assisting professional teaching artists in facilitating arts education programs at least one day per week

• Developing an educational program independently with the opportunity to facilitate program during internship term

• Supporting mural tour program by shadowing mural tours one Saturday per month; if interested, interns can train to lead tours independently

• Working with tour program manager to develop self-guided audio tours

• Assisting with community mural programs, workshops, and events

• Support grant writing, impact reporting, and nonprofit administration tasks, including regularly updating artist roster database

Additional Opportunities (open to all interns)

• Assist with Street Wise Mural Festival planning and execution

• Help coordinate artist programs, workshops, and community events

• Conduct research on artists, public art trends, and community partners

• Collaborate with fellow interns on projects as needed

• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and creative reviews

Desired Skills and Experience 

You don’t need to meet everything on this list—we encourage students from all backgrounds to apply.

 Preferred skills include:

• Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) or equivalent tools (Canva, CapCut, etc.)

• Comfortable with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)

• Strong communication and storytelling abilities

• Interest in design, media, art, education, community engagement, or nonprofit work

• Ability to work independently and meet weekly deadlines

• Curiosity, collaboration, and willingness to learn

Position Details and Application

• Paid internship rate: $17 per hour

• 5 hours per week including 1 hour per week of team meetings with remaining work hours remote/flexible to school schedules

• Hybrid work modality

• Most work is done remotely with the exception of occasional required in-person programs and events in Boulder, Colorado.

• Interns are expected to have transportation to and from required in-person work. Street Wise Arts expects interns to arrive on time to all required in-person programs and events.

2026 Internship Deadlines and Dates

• Application Opens: February 16, 2026

• Application Closes: March 15, 2026

• Internship offer by April 3, 2026

• Internship Term: May-October 2026

• Start dates are flexible, but we would like internships to end after our Mural Festival in early October.

• Option to extend internships depending on organizational needs and intern interest.

Applications are now open. Apply via email to Leah Brenner Clack, Executive Director at hello@streetwisearts.org. Please include:

• A cover letter and/ or introductory video introducing yourself and your interest in Street Wise Arts, including your preferred Internship Area of Interest

• Resume/CV 

• Portfolio link of past work (school, professional, or previous internship projects acceptable)

About Us

Street Wise Arts was founded in 2015 and established as a 501c3 nonprofit in early 2020. We are a small team based in Boulder, CO and working across the front range of Colorado. Our mission is to uplift artists and to build vibrant, resilient communities through public art projects, creative events, and hands-on education programs that beautify spaces and amplify cultural diversity and social justice. 

Our core values include ensuring equitable access to the arts, supporting diverse artists of all ages and skill levels, and providing opportunities for the community to participate in public art programs.

Programs

Mural Festivals: Our Street Wise Mural Festival explores the intersection of art and activism through the installation of murals and public art, encouraging conversations around social justice and community resilience. We spotlight womxn, BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and emerging artists based in Colorado and beyond.

Partner Programs: Street Wise connects artists with communities, organizations and businesses to create mural projects and other art opportunities that deepen mission, impact and culture. Our programs are customized with each partner.

Education Programs: Street Wise Education Programs aim to foster the next generation of artists, activists, and community leaders. Using a framework of artist mentorship to facilitate student work in public spaces, students explore awareness of social issues and how to use street art as a platform while building community, collaboration, and mutual respect.

Mural Tours: Guided walking, biking, and private tours led by a Street Wise docent. These tours tell the stories behind the artists and murals and highlight our community and other organizations and artists through collaborative performances and activations.