ArtBound Initiative Reviews

I joined artbound initiative because I was interested in trying an internship in design, even though my degree was in illustration/visual art. They helped me rebuild my resume and portfolio website to be able to land an internship in my field of interest - which I wouldn't have been able to do on my own.
Artbound Initiative placed me with a wonderful internship company that matched my interests and goals, and I had plenty of support along the way from my coordinator Jason. Definitely reccommend :)

The ABI program was instrumental in boosting my confidence and providing valuable insights during my internship. My dedicated counselor offered unwavering support, guiding me through the intricacies of the internship experience. Moreover, the program's well-structured curriculum proved indispensable, giving me a clear direction and equipping me with the necessary tools to excel in my role. Overall, ABI was the catalyst that transformed my internship into a remarkable learning journey, enhancing both my personal and professional growth.

Being part of ABI helped me to excel my skills in the entertainment industry, all my knowledge gained in college and coaching sessions that ABI gave me helped me to feel more confident during my internship. ABI program is sucha great opportunity to begin your path as creatives. The coordinators are very supportive and are always happy helped.

My coordinator, Jason, has been such a great help for me. I feel more confident now and excited to gain more experience. This experience will be a 10/10 for me.

Interning in New York City has always been a dream for me and turned out to be something I will never forget. I met some incredible people and learnt so much about myself and what I want out of a career. Having the support of the ABI network was what really made this experience stand out as I was able to meet people from all over the world who I could explore the city and complete my internship journey with. This program really helped me to explore the industry and see what I was capable of, particularly as someone who often suffers from imposter syndrome.

As an undergraduate, the ArtBound Initiative served as a bridge between theory and practice. It offered an authentic glimpse into the professional world, where classroom concepts are applied in real-time scenarios. For prospective participants, I recommend embracing the unfamiliar. Stepping out of comfort zones facilitates growth and learning. Even if we fall, we are falling forward. Patience and resilience are key as challenges will pave the way for rewarding experiences. We will never know what happens next in our journey. Engaging with the culture and people we meet will enrich the journey, fostering a broader perspective. Embracing change and seizing every learning opportunity will help us become better people.

My introduction to ABI was one that was a bit unconventional. I was a gap-year student hailing from a relatively small town in North Carolina. Despite that, I had big dreams - dreams that I was committed to bringing into fruition. My experience working not only with the ABI network, but also those who I had the pleasure of meeting during my internship, has been truly insightful. Aside from broadening my world-view, this experience has definitely put my strengths and weaknesses into perspective. I feel like I've become more wise as a result of everything that has occurred throughout the length of the program, and it's for that reason that I'm so grateful.

ABI and the ABI team gave me a lot of new skills and experience that I can take into my career as an artist. Not only did I learn how to get an internship, but I learned how to maneuver and market myself in the artworld. Thanks to ABI, I also made some incredible connections with other creatives. I did a virtual internship with a painter overseas. In this internship I was responsible for a lot of behind the scenes work in uploading pieces to sell, compiling a portfolio, etc. This gave me insight into what goes into being an artist and selling your work. The ABI team was incredibly helpful when I needed it. My program coordinator, Jason, was very helpful and attentive. When we spoke he was very kind and respectful, and answered all of my questions. Generally, the ABI team does really well in responding, and they expect the same from you. They answered any and all questions I had without belittling me, and were happy to help.

for my international internship, I always wanted to work in LA. I applied for multiple internships myself but never got invited. this was until I came across ABI. ABI not only guarantees an internship in your preferred country/city, but they also help with everything beforehand. from resume building to personal meetings on how to act for your meeting. The costs are a bit steep but for the experience, it is 100% worth it. my time in LA was nothing short of amazing and a life experience. def reccoment

Applying for the ArtBound Initiative program was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The coaching, on-boarding and constant support from the ABI team was truly invaluable and has helped me so much in establishing my brand as a creative.
The company i interned for in New York was amazing and I had the best experience. I had the opportunity to work with and meet so many amazing people, and create industry connections that I will have throughout my career.

This program is 100% worth it and I think anyone who is thinking about applying absolutely should! The ArtBound Initiative team is supportive and reliable, and are there to help you with anything you need to succeed during your time.

Overall, the remote internship experience with ABI was so great. It was really cool to be able to connect with people from around the world who all have a desire to excel in the creative industries. ABI allowed me to connect to people I would have never been able to reach being from New Zealand. I was also able to gain such an invaluable insight into the world of fillmmaking/ pre-production even though it was virtual and this has opened so many more doors for me than I would have expected - it's also helped me so much in my own journey as a writer/ filmmaker. The ABI team, particularly Alif, Laura, and Zulfa, eased the journey by always being there to support me whenever I needed help. It was really great knowing that there were always people who were there to answer any concerns I had.