Internship opportunities available for the New York City Department of Educations Summer Arts Institute in the following areas:  dance, drama, film, instrumental music, photography, visual art, and vocal music.  Interns will assist the NYCDOE arts specialist for a comprehensive arts teaching/training experience (hands-on instruction/coaching, varied aspects of production/performance preparation, materials preparation, off-site supervision of students etc.)

Note:  Drama studio interns will assist the production manager with coordination and execution of the culminating student showcase.  Film studio interns will continue through August 10, assisting with post-production work on student film projects.

SAI Program overview: 
Summer Arts Institute is a free, four-week arts program for New York City public school students entering grades 8-12. This intensive program, held at Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, will begin on July 5  and run through August 3, 2007 (film extending through August 10).  1Summer Arts Institute is administered by the New York City Department of Education’s Office of the Arts & Special Projects. 2007 cultural partners include:  American Ballet Theatre, Theater for a New Audience and Tribeca Film Institute. 

Students can major in dance, theater, vocal music, instrumental music, visual art, film or photography. The program is designed for students at an intermediate or advanced level of study in their chosen art form. Summer Arts Institute offers a unique opportunity for students to work with Department of Education arts specialists, partnering cultural organizations, and guest artists. The experienced staff of teachers and artists guides students in building a portfolio or audition skills for their next level of study: a specialized high school, college, university or conservatory.  Summer Arts Institute focuses on three areas: 1) developing students’ arts skills and creativity; 2) broadening students’ awareness of the arts; 3) helping students recognize and explore career options in the arts and arts-related industries. This intensive summer arts experience connects students to community and cultural resources and promotes lifelong learning in the arts. 

The Summer Arts Institute staff works with students to move them to their next level of expertise and personal growth as young artists. The daily schedule includes morning studio work and afternoon experiences with professional artists, on and off-site.  In the morning studios, students develop and improve their technical skills and creative expression in their selected art form.  Afternoons are dedicated to rehearsals, attending professional performances, visiting professional arts venues and exploring potential careers. Students are given opportunities to perform and display original work weekly, in an informal, cabaret-like setting called the SAI Café.  The Institute culminates with a student visual art and photography exhibit and a live performance for families and the local community.