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Description Williams Furnace Company is seeking a creative and motivated Photography Intern to ... Current or recent graduate in Photography, Visual Arts, Marketing, or related field * Basic ...

Description Williams Furnace Company is seeking a creative and motivated Photography Intern to ... Current or recent graduate in Photography, Visual Arts, Marketing, or related field * Basic ...

Photography Intern

Colton, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

... and motivated Photography Intern to support our Marketing and Sales teams. This part time ... Current or recent graduate in Photography, Visual Arts, Marketing, or related field * Basic ...

We're seeking an enthusiastic Graphic Design intern to help bring our creative vision to life. This ... Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field * Proficiency in ...

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How much do visual arts intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for visual arts intern in California is $17.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.95 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a visual arts intern?

Visual Arts Interns are students or recent graduates who gain practical experience by assisting with various projects in art galleries, museums, studios, or arts organizations. Their duties may include helping with exhibitions, supporting artists, conducting research, and handling administrative tasks. This role provides hands-on exposure to the visual arts industry, allowing interns to build their skills, network with professionals, and learn about different career paths in the arts.

What types of projects can a visual arts intern expect to work on?

As a Visual Arts Intern, you can expect to assist on a variety of creative projects, such as preparing materials for exhibitions, supporting the development of visual content for marketing, and helping with art installations or workshops. Interns often collaborate closely with artists, curators, and marketing teams, gaining hands-on experience with both digital and traditional media. The role provides a dynamic environment where you’ll have opportunities to expand your technical skills, contribute ideas, and learn about the day-to-day operations of galleries or creative studios.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a visual arts intern?

To thrive as a Visual Arts Intern, you typically need a foundational understanding of art principles, proficiency in drawing or design, and a portfolio demonstrating your work, often supported by enrollment in or completion of a relevant degree program. Familiarity with digital tools like Adobe Creative Suite, photo editing software, and possibly basic video editing platforms is highly valued. Strong communication, creativity, and adaptability are essential soft skills for collaborating with teams and responding to feedback. These skills and qualities enable interns to contribute meaningfully to creative projects, learn from professional environments, and build a solid foundation for a future career in the arts.
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Infographic showing various Visual Arts Intern job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,054 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

Visual Arts Program Intern

A Place Called Home

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$18.47/hr

Full-time, Internship

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Visual Arts Program Intern

APCH Main Building - Los Angeles, CA 90011

Overview

Salary Range $18.47 - $18.47 Hourly Position Type Internship Category Education

Description

A PLACE CALLED HOME (APCH)

Position Title: Visual Arts Program Intern

Department: Visual Arts

FLSA Status: Temporary (400 hours)

Summary

As Visual Arts Program Intern at A Place Called Home you will be primarily responsible for supporting in the planning of APCH's 4th annual Comic Art and Literacy Expo (CALE), held in March each year. This is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual to build skills and experience around event planning and management, graphic design, community engagement, and more, all while serving the South Central Los Angeles community.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

  • Assist in planning for CALE
  • Assist with any administrative duties involved with CALE
  • Create graphics and social media content for CALE
  • Work with the Visual Arts and Event Planning team to prepare for the event.
  • Support other Visual Arts team members in carrying out department tasks
  • Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this important job successfully, the Visual Arts Program Intern must be able to fulfill all of the elements of the Job Description to the highest standard, and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy, collaborative environment with open communications. The ideal candidate will embrace the APCH culture of a learning organization and strive to constantly improve upon systems and services for the benefit of employees and our constituents; and will be demonstrably committed to his/her own ongoing personal and professional development. All employees are expected to contribute to ongoing growth and improvement in their departments via excellent job performance.

Technical And Performance Skills

  • Flexible
  • Creative
  • Problem solver
  • Professional
  • Dedicated to excellence
  • Detail-oriented
  • Resourceful
  • Innovative and creative
  • Google Workplace
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere)

Education/Training/Experience

  • High School Graduate or Equivalent
  • LA County Resident and or attending and LA County college or university
  • Applicant must be currently enrolled in an LA County college/university and have completed 1 semester or the equivalent by June of the current year
  • Beginner skills in Adobe Creative Cloud

Physical And Mental Demands

  • Able to work in a dynamic and high noise level environment typical of a youth center
  • Walking, standing required on daily basis
  • Sitting and use of hands/vision for computer work for extended periods of time
  • Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

A Place Called Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy), gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, A Place Called Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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