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Visual Arts Intern Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Impact Giving Intern

Indianapolis, IN

$14.25 - $19/hr

Experience with visual content creation and graphic design tools, such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop ... Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and ...

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How much do visual arts intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for visual arts intern in Indiana is $16.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.89 and $18.51 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 Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,355 per year, or $16.5 per hour.

$14 - $18.75/hr

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Job description

WE'RE LOOKING FOR THE BEST

Our companies offer a number of highly competitive internship opportunities in concert and live events industries. For the last 10+ years MOKB Presents has developed some of the most cutting edge live music venues (including HI-FI, HI-FI Annex and LO-FI), launched nationally-recognized concert series and festivals and facilitated event services for some of Indiana's top entertainment companies. Over the years our program has evolved into a jumping off point for many careers in music, events and entertainment. Due to the program's success, and the hands-on experience our interns receive, we experience a high number of applicants for these positions.  

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 18 years old, 21+ preferred*
  • Priority is given to rising college juniors and seniors
  • Available for minimum of 20 hours on-site per week for 16-week program
  • Reliable transportation
*Off-site and venue activities may be limited for interns under 21 years of age due state law and venue requirements.

*MOKB does not offer any remote internships at this time

PERSONALITY

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Motivated, self-starter with ability to work independently and in groups
  • Receptive to direction and feedback 
  • Passion for audible and visual arts
  • Comfortable working in a high-energy, fast-paced work environment


CORE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS


Marketing, Promotions, & Social Media: Assist marketing team in execution of traditional, digital, and social event marketing campaigns, surface creative ideas, on-site marketing at events, manage and update social media accounts. If you run your extracurricular's instagram account, a successful meme page, or even a stan account-be sure to include it in your portfolio! 


Graphic Design: Development of concert and event posters, flyers and online assets for our marketing team (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Please include a link to your portfolio in your application. We'd love to see any animations, posters you created for your friend's band, and passion projects you've been working on! 


Sales & Business Development: Research to support new client acquisition, communicate with potential clients, develop and distribute sales materials, prepare proposals, manage client relationships. If you've got a head for numbers, enjoy working with others, and love the feeling of a well-deserved win, this role is for you!


OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

  • This internship is unpaid; however, the position is available for college credit depending on your school's internship requirements.
  • Outside of our core program, we have the flexibility to incorporate strong candidates into other aspects of our business.
  • We work on a rolling timeline and will work with your academic calendar or schedule. 
  • Each intern is allotted 2 personal days during the semester in addition to the observance of the following holidays: 
    • New Year's Day 
    • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Juneteenth
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Indigenous Peoples' Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Friday after Thanksgiving
    • Christmas Eve
    • Christmas Day


Employment Type: INTERN