Program Reviews

Had a fantastic time with ABI cultivating skills as a professional, making connections, and learning in a professional environment how to improve as a creative. Program did a great job of preparing me with the skills I needed as an intern. It was great getting to intern in New York in particular, great place both to visit and connect with others. ABI had a lot of great programs and events for members to get together and see the city. Would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to enter the creative industry.

Art Bound Initiative was able to gain me an internship with a marketing agency. The internship was rewarding because I worked with and gained feedback from professionals. I was able to learn from coworkers about the differences between the marketing industry compared to the movie and television industry for a motion design artist. My coworkers also helped me learn new skills and tools with Photoshop to create work for clients. Overall, I worked hard to complete work for the agency and was able to gain great connections for future opportunities in the marketing industry.

ABI provides international students a chance to get an internship/ job at a location you desire. It was hard finding an internship that accepted an international student like me because a lot of companies often reject international students when they hear about us because of various reasons. ABI allowed me to intern at a NYC company and was helpful throughout the interviewing process. They helped me a lot with my resume as well. Each of the staff is so nice and really wants the best for everyone who joins this program !

ABI have set me up for a wonderful career in the communications industry! They facilitated a placement with a great boutique agency, which refined my skill set and boosted my confidence as I entered the workforce full time.

Day-to-day activities included research and writing for social media and owned media assets. Predominately for beauty and lifestyle brands.

The office I was placed in was full of supportive women. They took an active interest in helping me develop my skills, understand the industry, as well as make connections within it.

I have joined the programme in January 2020 and have been a part of the great experience ever since. The ArtBound Initiative has helped me flourish during the most uncertain times. I had an opportunity to intern online for Amey Studio in Paris and secure a part-time position after. In between, I was involved in the Revista de Milenio magazine. During both of the internships, I have learned how to e-communicate and work with industry professionals and how to present my skills.
The ArtBound Initiative has been with me through all my journey, starting with the build-up of my portfolio and answering any questions I had about my intern. The network has not only gave me professional confidence but also great support and help.

ABI was the best career decision I ever made. It allowed me to move to a country (In the middle of a pandemic), complete an internship in an high-end creative agency which I have gained employment in and learn valuable skills that I will carry for the rest of my work life. The team are so friendly and nurturing and give you the confidence to succeed in you internship as well carry on your future career. You also become a part of global and local network that has been so useful during the lockdowns and for meeting new people in a new city. And the global network to further your career and have contacts in the fast changing remote working landscape. Overall ABI has really changed my prospects, the course along with the team really helps you kickstart your career within a global community, whether its a 3 month internship in summer between university years or a post-grad internship that turns into a job!

Through consistent support and the network of ABI, I got to experience my dream of living in New York City! They helped provide internship placement, visa support, and provided housing! I gained industry experience and learned a lot about my own skills and what the industry expects from fresh graduates. I've met friends that are going to be part of my life forever. I've always dreamt of living in New York City and working for a creative company, ABI helped me achieve this dream! I felt supported and I feel like I can connect with all other alumni in the ABI network!

I had the opportunity to do an internship with HUSET furniture in Melbourne, through the ABI program.

The ABI team was there to help me in every step of the way, from identifying what kind of internship suits you, to preparing for interviews and preparing to start the actual internship itself. It really helped me be in the correct frame of mind and helped me focus

The program is not just for you to find an internship but also provides you a network of like-minded creatives. For example, the ABI team regularly schedules fun casual meet ups so you can meet with other creatives and makes friends wherever you are.

My internship with HUSET was a success. I was able to learn a lot as a professional, as well as build my technical skills. My role as a 3D product visualization specialist involves me modelling and rendering products in 3D software to create images for the company website. The fact that some of my images has been used on the company website is very satisfying!

I recommend the ABI program if you want to do an internship overseas as they really take care of you in terms of travelling, housing and connecting you with the right people. They also provide you with the necessary skills to thrive wherever you go.

Being based in Brisbane and due to covid I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to find any internships, however I was able to complete a remote internship, with a firm based in Melbourne, and I learnt a lot and got to engage with an architectural practice and learn how to manage it all while working remotely. I really wanted to travel and work with an architectural firm in New York but due to travel and border restrictions I needed to find a local firm and needed help to be prepared for the internship, I was able to gain a lot of online training prior to commencing my internship

This has been a very life changing opportunity for me! ArtBound Initiative really made this experience not only easy, but fun as well. In the midst of a global pandemic, they were able to place me at a company that allowed me to do a virtual internship and be paid for it as well. ArtBound’s communication is fantastic and they are always looking for new ways to reach out to various companies for new opportunities. I can definitely say that this entire experience will change my life for the better.