Program Reviews

I'm glad I did this internship with ArtBound. I feel like I learned a lot about networking, client retention, negotiation, and more. I also made several connections and met a lot of people. I would highly recommend this program to recent graduates and anyone looking to break into the creative field. One critique I do have is that I wish the program were more productive after internship completion. I would have benefited from an exit interview or a general review of the work I completed and how to incorporate that into my portfolio/resume.

As a current member of the ABI alumni community, I had such a blast as an ABI participant in 2025. In the span of 1 year, I respectively did two internships: a Magazine Editorial Internship and a Creative Writer Internship. Both taught me so much and allowed me to gain more confidence as an aspiring writer. Additionally, I gained a variety of important lessons and skills through the ABI Academy. These experiences combined have allowed me to grow, evolve, and become a better intern! Thank you, ABI!

I completed the Artbound internship program and honestly loved the experience. It was a really valuable opportunity that helped me develop practical design skills, build confidence, and gain a clearer understanding of the type of work I want to pursue. The program gave me guidance on setting up my portfolio and preparing for interviews, which made me feel much more confident when applying for roles.

Through the program, I was also able to secure a design internship, which gave me hands-on experience in a real-world setting. Working on actual projects and collaborating with professionals helped me understand how a design studio operates and how to approach different challenges. I learned how to take feedback, manage my time, and adapt my work to meet expectations, which has been invaluable for my growth as a designer.

Overall, the program has been extremely beneficial. It strengthened my technical skills while also helping me feel more prepared for the professional world. I now feel ready to approach interviews and job applications with confidence and have a much clearer sense of the type of design work I want to focus on. Beyond the skills, it also reaffirmed my passion for design and showed me how rewarding it can be to work in a collaborative, creative environment.

My time with ABI and the internship they helped me secure had been wonderful. Very supportive, understanding of accessibility needs, and I learnt a lot too. My internship has been entirely virtual/remote but I still felt really connected and involved despite distance and time differences. Take advantage of all the opportunities because they are all useful and will help you in some way, even if you’re not expecting it. Definitely recommend ABI because if you put the work in and it’s absolutely worth it.

My experience with ArtBound Initiative was extremely positive. Thanks to their support I landed an internship at Public Record in New York, a highly respected, competitive and talented production company. Working there gave me real hands-on experience on professional projects and direct contact with top-level creatives, which was something I was definitely looking for. ABI guided me through every step and made the whole process smooth. For me, it opened a door I wouldn’t have been able to access on my own.

Being able to find a starting job in the creative industry was a headache to do on my own. Coming across the ABI program was a true blessing. I never imagined I would be able to share a room full of so many talented and ambitious people who had the same interests as me. Spending time in New York was an eye opening experience and getting to work with professionals within the program as well as my internship at Jean Doumanian Productions was an invaluable experience. Not to mention getting to revisit one of America’s most famous cities.

Living in New York City for the first time was amazing. My internship at NY Combat for Stage and Screen was great and I learned a few things related to design and it was my first time with a company as an intern. My internship was near times square which made it easier to locate in the city. Aside from my internship, during my time in NYC, I was involved in a lot of the NY fashion week events and I used my networking skills that I learned from ABI to connect with creatives and designers within the industry.

I had an amazing experience with the ArtBound Initiative program. From the ABI Academy and all the amazing career and life skills I learned, I truly felt prepared to join the work force after. The team supported me the whole way through the interview process, moving process, and internship. Although I didnt use it, they did offer housing assistance with a third party company which was super convenient. I found that with the housing groups in Facebook it was easy for me to find a long term rental for cheaper with roommates. I would say you need to come with savings or steady income to take on the city. Things to budget for - transportation, food, shopping, etc. Making friends in the city was easy with so many other ABI Participants interning in the city at the same time as me. We were always looking for opportunities to go check out someplace new or explore the city a bit more together.

My internship through ABI was really great. They supported me every step of the way, from resume workshops to check-ins during my summer internship. They placed me with a really awesome production company, and I had a lot of fun working there. I was able to meet other ABI participants over the summer, and we had a lot of great times! My supervisor were very supportive as well and I felt like I melded with the company very well. It was extra cool that everyone working there full-time was also, at some point, an intern there.

I was able to intern for a magazine during my time in New York through the ABI programme. It has been a dream of mine to live and work in NYC and ABI made that a reality for me. They had a great network of support and did check ins during my time out there. It was such an amazing experience and one I will cherish forever as it has shaped me so much. Not only have I made some friends for life through the programme that I connected with whilst out there, but the connections and network of individuals as a creative is something I will continue to hold onto. My experience was everything that I dreamed of and more, I encourage anyone who has thought about it to take a further look and see if this could be something for you!