ArtBound Initiative

ArtBound Initiative A GLOBAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR CREATIVES. ArtBound Initiative is dedicated to emerging creative professionals.

Our mission is to encourage connections between participants, industry leaders and global companies. ArtBound Initiative (ABI) is a New York City based agency for individuals seeking professional advancement in the creative fields at an international level. Our mission is to encourage ​global ​dialogues and connections between students and creative professionals.​ The ABI program connects students and recent graduates with key players in the creative industry around the world. ABI will help you secure your perfect internship and coordinate all logistics (including housing, internship visas, insurance, and more). ABI is uniquely positioned to provide you with access into the art world – a market that is notoriously insular. With our expansive network of artists and arts organizations, we can help you find an internship that will best fit your career goals. Join our program to become part of an international community of artists and art professionals.

Introducing: ArtBound Initiative’s Portfolio & Interview Bootcamps! We’re launching two short, focused programs designed...
09/17/2026

Introducing: ArtBound Initiative’s Portfolio & Interview Bootcamps!
We’re launching two short, focused programs designed to help you build real creative skills, get expert feedback, and take a meaningful step toward your career,without committing to a full internship program.

PORTFOLIO-BUILDER BOOTCAMP
4 weeks. 1 standout portfolio piece.
Over four weeks, you’ll develop a complete 360° brand campaign with live coaching, professional critique, and personalized mentorship. Built for aspiring art directors and graphic designers preparing for junior creative roles.
Led by Kevin Forister, Creative Director

ACE YOUR NEXT INTERVIEW BOOTCAMP
3 sessions. Real practice. More confidence.
Practice answering the questions you’re likely to face in a creative interview, from introducing yourself to tackling the tougher questions, with real-time feedback from a recruiter who knows what happens on the other side of the table.
Led by Vanessa Dolan, Senior Creative Recruiter

Both Bootcamps are intentionally kept small and hands-on, so you get plenty of speaking time, personalized feedback, and genuine practice.

Learn more at artboundinitiative.com/bootcamps and get $50 off with early-bird pricing when you register early!

A Music and Journalism graduate from  Didi  interned at music-focused print and online publication . She spent her Sprin...
09/16/2026

A Music and Journalism graduate from Didi interned at music-focused print and online publication . She spent her Spring of 2025 as an Editorial intern and had the pleasure of having her articles published at Relix's official website🎉

Intern in New York City through the ArtBound Initiative program!

09/14/2026

ABI Alum Kristy shares the importance of showing up - from attending work events to hanging out at happy hour post work🍸

Kristy joined ArtBound Initiative in 2022 and landed an internship with as a Design Intern. After completing her internship, she was hired and stayed with the company for 3.5 years, working with top clients including Issey Miyake, Chopard, and more.

Now, just four years in, she’s working as a Senior Graphic Designer🥳

Watch the full catch-up session on our YouTube and hear more about Kristy’s journey from intern to senior designer!

09/11/2026

This September, hear directly from industry leaders behind some of the biggest names in entertainment, art, and fashion from a Free Live Q&A!

📆September 15 — Fashion Designer at Ralph Lauren
📆September 16 — Producer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
📆 September 22 — Curator at the Guggenheim Museum
📆 September 23 — How to intern in Advertising and Design in London in 2027

Real industry insights, live Q&As, and the chance to learn from people working at the top of their fields.

Save the dates and register at www.artboundinitiative.com/events or click the link in bio⛓️‍💥

Keep your eye on the lookout as there's more to come this Fall!

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Apply for Spring 2027 creative internship with ArtBound Initiative!We know, summer just ended, school just got back in s...
09/10/2026

Apply for Spring 2027 creative internship with ArtBound Initiative!

We know, summer just ended, school just got back in session, but hey we need to always think ahead! If you're planning to take internship for your academic requirements next Spring, let us help you fulfill that.

📅Program dates: Feb 2027 - April 2027
📝 Applications close: Oct 10 @ 11.59 PM EST
📍 New York • Chicago • Los Angeles • Miami • Austin • Virtual
💼 Intern in design/film & tv/fine arts/fashion/marketing/advertising/PR

Check out our profile for testimonials from those who've done it. You don't wanna miss out!

Join àly  for a day and take a look at everything she did for the day as an intern at pitch.agency ! Alyssa is a RMIT Un...
09/09/2026

Join àly for a day and take a look at everything she did for the day as an intern at pitch.agency ! Alyssa is a RMIT University Vietnam Communications student📳

Want to intern in Melbourne too? Apply to the ArtBound Initiative program today!✔️

Join Alyssa for a day and take a look at everything she did for the day as an intern at Pitch Agency! Alyssa is a RMIT U...
09/09/2026

Join Alyssa for a day and take a look at everything she did for the day as an intern at Pitch Agency! Alyssa is a RMIT University Vietnam Communications student📳

Want to intern in Melbourne too? Apply to the ArtBound Initiative program today!✔️

Last summer,   graduate   completed a virtual content production internship with   ! Giving her an insider experience an...
09/02/2026

Last summer, graduate completed a virtual content production internship with ! Giving her an insider experience and understanding of what happens inside the film industry🎥

Read more about her experience on our website, link in bio! And if you're looking for a remote internship, also click the link in our bio for more info👩‍💻

Commercial video production isn't always glamorous showreels and raw talent. For most creative grads, stepping into agen...
08/31/2026

Commercial video production isn't always glamorous showreels and raw talent.

For most creative grads, stepping into agency life comes with a steep learning curve. In our latest Company Talks episode, .au Co-Founder and Executive Producer Victoria Conners pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to survive and thrive in the industry—sharing the operational insights, habits, and mindset shifts that turn interns and juniors into indispensable assets.

Victoria breaks down everything from mastering the art of "managing up" to ditching the traditional interview answers that just don't work anymore.

Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel at the link in bio. 🔗

We’ve got a big lineup of Insider Talks coming your way! 🎙️This September, hear directly from industry leaders behind so...
08/29/2026

We’ve got a big lineup of Insider Talks coming your way! 🎙️

This September, hear directly from industry leaders behind some of the biggest names in entertainment, art, and fashion from a Free Live Q&A! Y #

📆September 15 — Fashion Designer at Ralph Lauren
📆September 16 — Producer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
📆 September 22 — Curator at the Guggenheim Museum
📆 September 23 — How to intern in Advertising and Design in London in 2027

Real industry insights, live Q&As, and the chance to learn from people working at the top of their fields.

Save the dates and register at www.artboundinitiative.com/events or click the link in bio⛓️‍💥

Keep your eye on the lookout as there's more to come this Fall!

creativeinternships

Photo credits: Images belong to their respective owners. No copyright ownership is claimed by ArtBound Initiative

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