WEEKLY OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHT
CALLS FOR ART / CONTESTS / COMPETITIONS / WORKSHOPS / EVENTS / RESIDENCIES
National Public Art Opportunities
Call for Art: Phipps Center for the Arts 2026 Annual Call – The Phipps Center for the Arts (Deadline Apr 5, 2026)
Call for Art: Afrocentric Eclectic 2026: In the Flesh – Afrocentric Eclectic x F.O.K Studios (Deadline Apr 15, 2026)
Call for Art: Pond-Dakota Mission Park Sculpture RFQ – City of Bloomington (Deadline Apr 16, 2026)
Call for Art: Alight-A-Whirl – Alight (Deadline Apr 17, 2026)
Call for Art: City of Golden Valley – City of Golden Valley Parks and Recreation (Deadline Apr 19, 2026)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (Part-time and full-time, temporary and ongoing)
Organization: City of Eden Prairie
Title: Youth Art Program Assistant
Pay: $14.00-15.50/hr
Overview: The Youth Art Program Assistant supports the Art Center and Theatre Camp Instructors, helps with development and implementation of daily camp activities, assists with supplies, coordinates drop-off and pick-up, and supports the Art Center, Theatre Camps, and Events programs as needed.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: City of Eden Prairie
Title: Theater and Events Assistant
Pay:$14.00-16.50/hr
Overview: The Summer Art Camp Instructor leads classes, workshops, and special event projects for children and youth ages 6 - 16. Must be able to teach youth pottery wheel at an introductory to intermediate level and introductory level clay hand-building for children and youth. Preference given to those instructors with experience teaching ceramics to children or youth.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: City of Eden Prairie
Title: Art Camp Instructor - Clay
Pay: $23-24/hr
Overview: The Summer Art Camp Instructor leads classes, workshops, and special event projects for children and youth ages 6 - 16. Must be able to teach youth pottery wheel at an introductory to intermediate level and introductory level clay hand-building for children and youth. Preference given to those instructors with experience teaching ceramics to children or youth.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: City of Eden Prairie
Title: Theater and Events Site Lead
Pay: $18-19/hr
Overview: The Theater and Events Site Lead collaborates with the Arts and Events Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Specialist to plan, promote, implement, and evaluate events for the City. The main responsibilities and areas of impact include supporting and coordinating the planning and execution of community-wide events such as Arts in the Park, the 4th of July Hometown Celebration, and PeopleFest!, among others. Assist in implementing administrative processes, policies, and procedures to ensure the delivery of high-quality events, programs, and services. Attend meetings and perform various administrative duties necessary for program and event planning and execution. Coordinate event-specific tasks, including managing supplies and logistics.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: City of Eden Prairie
Title: Audio Technician- Summer 2026
Pay: $23-26/hr
Overview: The Audio Technician manages sound set-up, execution, and tear down for rentals, concerts, the summer musical, and special events, with additional duties as needed. The primary location for this seasonal position is at the Staring Lake Amphitheater and requires soundboard management in an outdoor setting.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Franconia Sculpture Park
Title: Visitor Services Representative
Pay: $16/hr
Overview: We are seeking reliable and welcoming Visitor Services Representatives to join our team at Franconia Sculpture Park as part-time front desk employees. As the first point of contact for park visitors, you will play a crucial role in providing information, ensuring a positive experience, and contributing to the overall success of the park.
For more information and to apply, click here
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in internships within the publishing sector? Navigate to Career Development's new resource to learn about the timelines and internship opportunities offered by a number of publishers throughout the year.
Organization: The Lacek Group
Title: Designer Internship
Pay: $18/ hr
Overview: We are seeking a Designer Intern to join our Summer 2026 Internship Class. This will be a hybrid internship, working at The Lacek Group's Downtown Minneapolis, MN offices. As an intern, you will support your respective team with client project deliverables for some of our biggest clients. You may gain experience in project routing; project layout and copy; internal kick-off and strategy meetings; ad hoc assignments; client promotional events; and managing projects. This full-time, 10-week internship will take place from June 8 through August 14 and offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: The Lacek Group
Title: Copywriter Internship
Pay: $18/ hr
Overview: We are seeking a Copywriter Intern to join our Summer 2026 Internship Class. This will be a hybrid internship, working at The Lacek Group's Downtown Minneapolis, MN offices. As an intern, you will support your respective team with client project deliverables for some of our biggest clients. You may gain experience in project routing; project layout and copy; internal kick-off and strategy meetings; ad hoc assignments; client promotional events; email testing; and managing projects. This full-time, 10-week internship will take place from June 8 through August 14 and offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: SRF Consulting Group, Inc.
Title: Graphic Design Internship
Pay: $20/hr
Overview: We are seeking a creative and motivated Graphic Design Intern to join our team in our Minneapolis, MN office. This entry-level internship position is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You’ll work alongside experienced designers, marketing professionals, and project managers to create engaging visual content that supports a variety of projects and initiative. This is a temporary summer internship with an expected duration of approximately three months, with start and end dates to be determined based on availability.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: The City of Eden Prairie
Title: Arts Engagement Intern (Post-Graduate Opportunity)
Pay: $18/hr
Overview: The Arts Engagement Internship is a year-long opportunity designed for an emerging arts professional seeking hands-on experience in arts administration, community engagement, creative storytelling, theater and performance support, and City-wide arts initiatives. Working alongside the Arts & Events Recreation Supervisor, Art Center and Events Recreation Specialist, and Theater and Performing Arts Coordinator, the Intern will help share the story of Eden Prairie’s vibrant arts community while gaining experience in arts operations, promotion, and engagement.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Hachette Book Group
Title: Summer 2026 Story Design Internship
Pay: $17/hr
Overview:The Storey Publishing design team is seeking a remote summer intern who’s eager to learn about the publishing industry. This intern will work closely with the design team over the summer to learn the ins and outs of the collaboration between the design and editorial process in publishing. To enhance your work experience, we offer educational sessions featuring speakers from all departments of the company as well as networking and career development opportunities.
For more information and to apply, click here.
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