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Connelly Partners

Design & Visual Art Intern

Boston, MA · On-site

$15/hr

Design & Visual Art Intern Time Commitment: 20-32 hours/week from September 15 - December 17, 2026 ... media, PR, technology and shopper marketing. For more information on Connelly Partners, please ...

Connelly Partners

Design & Visual Art Intern

Boston, MA · On-site

$15/hr

Design & Visual Art Intern Time Commitment: 20-32 hours/week from September 15 - December 17, 2026 ... media, PR, technology and shopper marketing. For more information on Connelly Partners, please ...

CODAworx

International PR Internship

Madison, WI

$10/hr

The International PR Intern will develop and expand the global reach of the CODA Awards through new and traditional media outreach as well as by establishing connections with international art ...

Codaworx

International PR Internship

Madison, WI · On-site

$10/hr

The International PR Intern will develop and expand the global reach of the CODA Awards through new and traditional media outreach as well as by establishing connections with international art ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for public art intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Public Art Interns are typically students or recent graduates who assist with the planning, coordination, and promotion of public art projects. They support public art administrators, artists, and community organizations by conducting research, helping with project management, and participating in outreach activities. Public Art Interns gain hands-on experience in the field by learning about the processes involved in developing and maintaining public artworks, and they often help with event organization and communications. This role offers valuable exposure to the intersection of art, community engagement, and urban development.

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As a Public Art Intern, you'll often work on a range of projects including assisting with installations, supporting community engagement events, and conducting research on artists or sites. Collaboration is a key part of the role—you'll likely team up with artists, city officials, and community organizations to help coordinate public art initiatives. Interns frequently assist in organizing public meetings, documenting projects, and supporting administrative tasks, which provides valuable exposure to the broader field of arts administration. This role offers a hands-on introduction to the inner workings of public art programs and is a great stepping stone for a career in arts management or curation.

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Design & Visual Art Intern

Boston, MA • On-site

Connelly Partners
Marketing • 51 - 200 employees
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$15/hr

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Content & Design Studio Internship: Design & Visual Art Intern
Time Commitment: 20-32 hours/week from September 15 - December 17, 2026 @ $15 per hour.
CONNELLY CONTENT STUDIO: 

We make stuff. Social stuff. Timely stuff. Stuff people WANT in their feeds.
Not ads preaching. But authentic content. Sometimes useful. Sometimes funny. Always relevant.
We entertain, delight and educate on behalf of the brands we serve.
We’re scrappy. We write, design, shoot, edit, and animate stuff ourselves.
We’re ideas first, make it second. We try stuff with no fear of failure.
Because the more we try, the more we learn. Together.
We are the CP Content & Design Studio.
A nimble and hungry creative intern specializing in design, photography, video, and visual arts.
Our goal is to make ads and social content for brands that will resonate with their target audience.
And have a blast in the process.
 
JOB PURPOSE
As a Content & Design Studio intern, you’ll join the creative team to work on designs, create content and play a role in the entire production process. With guidance and mentorship from the Design Studio Director, you’ll collaborate with other members of the creative department to create compelling concepts, meaningful connections and relevant and innovative work while gaining hands-on experience working on several established brand clients.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Ensure the creative vision and look and feel is implemented
Assist in the development of ideas that stem from empathetic insights, cultural observations and timely social topics of discussions
Work with writers, photographers, videographers, other members of the team to frame your ideas
Concept and design across a variety of platforms
Present your own ideas with confidence
 QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in an art direction/advertising or design program
Facility with all media (print, social, online, radio, possibly even TV); understanding of digital development while working on platforms is a plus
In tune to current cultural design trends
Conceptual thinker who is able to think both in terms of words and visuals and how they work together to solve real marketing problems
Excited to bring many ideas forward and see them through
Team player
Ability to balance multiple projects
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite


ABOUT CONNELLY PARTNERS

At Connelly Partners, our vision is to be the world’s most aggressive advocate of the human voice and our day-to-day mission is to shine a light on the importance of human truths and their power in a data-driven world.

To protect our brands from self-importance, every team member has a role in amplifying their heartbeats and embracing empathy over entertainment. We value the importance of data, but also the power of emotion. We use data to ask better questions and are in the business of pursuing the WHY.

Headquartered in Boston, with a European hub in Dublin, not New York or London and another hub in Vancouver, not Toronto, we’re firmly rooted in shadow cities with an independent fire and a full-service approach. All resources are offered in-house for efficiency and consistency – strategic planning, creative, production (including an onsite studio), analytics, media, influencer marketing, social media, PR, technology and shopper marketing.


For more information on Connelly Partners, please visit www.connellypartners.com, follow us on Twitter (@ConnellyAgency) and Instagram (@ConnellyPartners), or like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ConnellyPartners).Connelly Partners is unable to sponsor visas at this time.


*To protect the interests of all parties, Connelly Partners will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.  Connelly Partners will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.