We appreciate your interest in working with the Festival or referring an artist to us. We take it as a compliment, and we want to say thanks for thinking of us!

We love reviewing every opportunity, and we very much appreciate every submission. We look for quality, consistency, originality.

Please note that we only review emailed submissions. You will get an email confirmation that we have received your information and there is no need to follow up.

We assess every submission, but it is only fair to let you know that we take a very small percentage of the very large number of artists who approach us. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, it means that unfortunately we are not able to include you in the next festival lineup.

Again, thank you for thinking of us and for making the world brighter!

To apply:

• Email submission only at: info@artstalks.org
• Please use this subject line: Artist Submission by (Your Name)
• Include:
• First and Last Name
• Email and phone number
• Links to your website, Instagram, Facebook, etc. (Please make sure the pages you send to us are public so that we have full access.)
• Bio / artist statement
• Genre of music or type of visual art you intend to present
• How did you hear about us

Application Due Date: December 31^th, 2022

Mission Hill Arts Festival is pleased to offer exciting, valuable hands-on internships for college students, recent graduates, or anyone interested in learning more about art events management.

These unique opportunities provide working knowledge of a non-profit venue with access to some of the local and world’s most exciting artists and organizations.

Responsibilities will range from event production to press and public relations to administrative tasks. Intern candidates must possess the ability to work and function in a dynamic and creative environment where communication is key.

Interns work a minimum of two days per week for a full trimester on a voluntary basis. In addition, interns can assist staff with the summer events. The internship may be used to fulfill academic credits or requirements. MHAF is unable to provide intern candidates with visas or stipends.

Marketing & Online Communications

Responsibility: Interns will be focused on increasing brand awareness and social media presence through the creation and dissemination of multimedia content online, as well as organizing news outreach.

Schedule: The selected intern candidate will work a minimum of two days per week for the summer semester (end of May/early June through end of August), with a flexible schedule to be determined with the supervisor. The internship may be used to fulfill academic credits or requirements

Requirements: Interested applicants should have strong understanding of social platforms, excellent writing and communication skills, as well as familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite, Web editing and design. Additionally, creativity, patience, ability to work with others, listening and multitasking skills are essential.

Production

Interns interested in concert management will gain insight in the coordinating steps to set up performances, from backline requirements to stage plots, load-ins, art installation, etc.

Requirements: Working knowledge of production requirements, from overseeing logistics related to artists' needs and timeline, to ordering materials, scheduling crew members, and resolving problems. Additionally, creativity, patience, ability to work with others, listening and multitasking skills are essential.

Schedule: The selected intern candidate will work a minimum of two days per week for the summer semester (end of May/early June through end of August), with a flexible schedule to be determined with the supervisor. The internship may be used to fulfill academic credits or requirements.

Again, thank you for thinking of us and for making the world brighter!

To Apply:

• Email submission only at: info@artstalks.org
• Please use this subject line: Internship for by (Your Name)
• Include:
• First and Last Name
• Email and phone number
• School affiliation (if applicable)
• Links to your website, Instagram, Facebook, etc. (Please make sure the pages you send to us are public so that we have full access.)
• Goals for your internship
• How did you hear about us?

Application Due Date: December 31^th, 2022