Internships and Fellowships
Come learn, teach, grow & network with America's FIRST dedicated theatre company for the very young!
Arts on the Horizon internships and fellowships provide hands on experience working in Theatre for the Very Young. Interns and fellows will work directly with DC professionals and gain new skills in their chosen area. Our internships and fellowships can be tailored to focus on your individual artistic interests.
Arts Administration Fellowship - Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2021
Arts on the Horizon seeks highly motivated individuals for administrative fellowship positions in three slots year-round:
FALL: September - December
SPRING: January - April
SUMMER: May - August
Duties of the position include supporting the organization’s marketing activities, education programs, fundraising initiatives, and theatrical productions. Applicant should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, an eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively, as well as proficiency with MS Office. Experience with social media is a plus.
The time commitment for this position is 10-20 hours per week.
**This is a paid fellowship.**
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to info@artsonthehorizon.org. Please put “Arts Admin Fellow application” in the subject line.
Arts on the Horizon seeks highly motivated individuals for administrative fellowship positions in three slots year-round:
FALL: September - December
SPRING: January - April
SUMMER: May - August
Duties of the position include supporting the organization’s marketing activities, education programs, fundraising initiatives, and theatrical productions. Applicant should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, an eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively, as well as proficiency with MS Office. Experience with social media is a plus.
The time commitment for this position is 10-20 hours per week.
**This is a paid fellowship.**
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to info@artsonthehorizon.org. Please put “Arts Admin Fellow application” in the subject line.
Arts Education Internship - Summer 2021
Arts on the Horizon seeks a high school student (rising 9-12th grader or recent high school graduate) to serve as an intern. The fellowship hours would be 8:00am-3:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am-1:00pm on Fridays.
Responsibilities include helping with aftercare, preparing for camp daily, and helping the lead teaching artists during camp hours.
Summer Internship begins early June and ends mid to late August, 2021
**This is a paid internship.**
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to info@artsonthehorizon.org. Please put “Summer Internship Application” in the subject line.
Arts on the Horizon seeks a high school student (rising 9-12th grader or recent high school graduate) to serve as an intern. The fellowship hours would be 8:00am-3:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am-1:00pm on Fridays.
Responsibilities include helping with aftercare, preparing for camp daily, and helping the lead teaching artists during camp hours.
Summer Internship begins early June and ends mid to late August, 2021
**This is a paid internship.**
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to info@artsonthehorizon.org. Please put “Summer Internship Application” in the subject line.
Arts Education Fellowship - Summer 2021
Arts on the Horizon is seeking a college student, graduate student, or recent college graduate to serve as a fellow for the summer camp season.
The fellowship runs from late May to mid-August and includes office hours in the weeks before and after our summer camp sessions. The fellowship hours would be 8:00am-3:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am-1:00pm on Fridays. Responsibilities include helping with aftercare, preparing for camp daily, helping the lead teaching artists during camp hours and working with the Education Director on projects for Arts on the Horizon.
**This is a paid fellowship.**
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to info@artsonthehorizon.org. Please put “Summer Fellow Application” in the subject line.
Arts on the Horizon is seeking a college student, graduate student, or recent college graduate to serve as a fellow for the summer camp season.
The fellowship runs from late May to mid-August and includes office hours in the weeks before and after our summer camp sessions. The fellowship hours would be 8:00am-3:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am-1:00pm on Fridays. Responsibilities include helping with aftercare, preparing for camp daily, helping the lead teaching artists during camp hours and working with the Education Director on projects for Arts on the Horizon.
**This is a paid fellowship.**
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to info@artsonthehorizon.org. Please put “Summer Fellow Application” in the subject line.
Artistic Fellowship - 2021 to 2022
Arts on the Horizon seeks highly motivated individuals for season-long artistic fellowship position:
Upcoming Artistic Fellow will hold position October 2021 through May 2022
Duties of the position include understudying each of the shows, participating in the devising process, observing the rehearsal process for each show. Fellow will have the opportunity to spend one-on-one time with Arts on the Horizon company members and artists throughout the season to learn more about the various aspects of the TVY artistic process. Applicant should have some movement, dance, or physical theatre training; an interest in theatre for young audiences; be self-motivated; and have an appreciation for working as part of an ensemble or team.
The time commitment for this position is flexible and will depending on show development and rehearsal schedule.
**This is a paid fellowship.**
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to info@artsonthehorizon.org. Please put “Artistic Fellow Application” in the subject line.
Arts on the Horizon seeks highly motivated individuals for season-long artistic fellowship position:
Upcoming Artistic Fellow will hold position October 2021 through May 2022
Duties of the position include understudying each of the shows, participating in the devising process, observing the rehearsal process for each show. Fellow will have the opportunity to spend one-on-one time with Arts on the Horizon company members and artists throughout the season to learn more about the various aspects of the TVY artistic process. Applicant should have some movement, dance, or physical theatre training; an interest in theatre for young audiences; be self-motivated; and have an appreciation for working as part of an ensemble or team.
The time commitment for this position is flexible and will depending on show development and rehearsal schedule.
**This is a paid fellowship.**
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to info@artsonthehorizon.org. Please put “Artistic Fellow Application” in the subject line.
Production Fellowship - Fall 2021, Spring 2022
Arts on the Horizon seeks highly motivated individuals for production fellowship positions - two slots available:
FALL: October - December
SPRING: January - May
Duties of the position include serving as assistant stage manager for Arts on the Horizon's professional productions, serving as stage manager for developmental workshops, and assisting members of the design team. Fellow will have the opportunity to train under the Production Manager and spend one-on-one time with Arts on the Horizon company members and artists throughout the fellowship to learn more about the various aspects of the TVY production process. Applicant should have stage management and/or production experience, an interest in early arts education or theatre for young audiences, and strong organization and communication skills.
The time commitment for this position is flexible depending on show development and rehearsal schedule.
**This is a paid fellowship.**
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to info@artsonthehorizon.org. Please put “Production Fellow Application” in the subject line.
Arts on the Horizon seeks highly motivated individuals for production fellowship positions - two slots available:
FALL: October - December
SPRING: January - May
Duties of the position include serving as assistant stage manager for Arts on the Horizon's professional productions, serving as stage manager for developmental workshops, and assisting members of the design team. Fellow will have the opportunity to train under the Production Manager and spend one-on-one time with Arts on the Horizon company members and artists throughout the fellowship to learn more about the various aspects of the TVY production process. Applicant should have stage management and/or production experience, an interest in early arts education or theatre for young audiences, and strong organization and communication skills.
The time commitment for this position is flexible depending on show development and rehearsal schedule.
**This is a paid fellowship.**
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to info@artsonthehorizon.org. Please put “Production Fellow Application” in the subject line.