Through career readiness, student enrichment, and peer engagement, the Skirball Cultural Center is committed to cultivating meaningful experiences for high school students and emerging adults.
The Skirball’s Youth Programs—including our Teen Advisory Committee, Undergraduate Internships, Graduate Fellowships, and other hands-on opportunities—are designed to give an all-encompassing, immersive experience of what the arts and culture sector has to offer.
“I am passionate about history and social justice. To be able to present these important topics in a way that is engaging and accessible to people from all walks of life is work I am excited to continue doing, and my summer at the Skirball has encouraged me to pursue a career in a museum or other arts organization.” —Natalie Riddick, 2023 Summer Intern
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Internships and Externships
Gain professional experience and join a community of like-minded colleagues who produce public and family programs, exhibitions, and more!
Interns at the Skirball develop professional skills in a creative and inspiring environment while working and learning together to expand their knowledge, experience art, explore identity and culture, and help produce meaningful public events and programs. Participants are invited to attend Skirball film screenings, festivals, concerts, lectures, and other enriching, fun-filled Skirball public programs for free!
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The Skirball Cultural Center offers paid internships year-round including:
- Undergraduate Internship in Education and Family Programs, Museum, and Communications and Marketing
- Graduate Externships
Internship opportunities are posted on the Employment page.
“My Skirball internship taught me that it’s worthwhile to put effort into working somewhere that you actually care for and are passionate about. Believing in the Skirball's mission made me generally more excited to work and contribute.“ —Sarah Reiff
Read more from Sarah Reiff, 2023 Summer Intern.
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Teen Advisory Committee
The Skirball Cultural Center seeks friendly, outgoing, and motivated high school students to join the Skirball Teen Advisory Committee. This program provides opportunities for Los Angeles teens to gain professional experience in a museum setting, exposure to arts and cultural events, and the chance to work alongside museum staff and collaborate with other teens. The committee provides teens the opportunity to build a sense of community and connect with the exhibitions, programs, and mission of the Skirball in a deeper way.
Committee members will be invited to attend Skirball festivals, film screenings, concerts, lectures, and other enriching, fun-filled Skirball public programs for free!
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Credit
Participants will receive a paid stipend and community service credit.
Requirements
- Skirball Teen Advisory Committee members must be current students in Grades 10–12.
- Committed to building community and uplifting diversity in culture, race, and ethnicity, and gender expression.
Responsibilities
- Attend trainings, workshops, and group activities
- Support selected Public Programs at the Skirball
- Assist in shaping future Teen Advisory Committee programming
- Research and development to support the Skirball’s renovation of the permanent collection
- Social media and promotional efforts
Schedule
- Meet approximately twice a month, January–May 2025
- Meet virtually once a month with five in-person meet ups at the Skirball
For more information, contact youthprograms@skirball.org.
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TeenTix LA
The Skirball is proud to partner with TeenTix LA. A TeenTix pass gives teenagers an opportunity to visit museums and attend cultural events across Los Angeles. By empowering young people and giving them the tools they need to learn about the arts, TeenTix LA helps improve our region and the world around us.
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