Cultural Arts & Heritage Internships
Hands-on assistance & observation of artists in Greece for up to 40 hours per week in workshops, galleries and on-site assignments
If you have a passion for culture, history and art and you are interested in collaborating with experts on hands-on tasks and observing them at work, coupled with the change of exploring Greece, then this program is designed for you. Our programs offers the change to gain experience & skills on creating, preserving & conserving artworks. This internship can deliver both mentor-ship and practical experience at the birthplace of western culture while rotating side-by-side different artists.
.
Internship Highlights:
Minimum Duration: 2-weeks
Maximum Duration: 12-weeks
Availability: All year round except for August and the two weeks around New Year’s Day
Fees: Starting from $1,900
Language: The internship is conducted in English
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm
Location: Athens, Greece
Internship Details
Program Reviews
Eligibility requirement: Must be 18 years old or over and preferably with least one year of undergraduate study completed, with a relevant scientific major such as arts, culture, history, classics, philosophy, or a related field etc. Interns must have a genuine interest in art/heritage and commitment to hands-on & observation of art-related procedures.
University Credit: Cerca Abroad in cooperation with Webster University (Athens Campus) is able to offer a transferable US university credit option for all in-person and remote internship programs. Students can receive 1 academic credit for every 50 hours of internship (4 week / 40 hour per week internships lead to 3cr, 5 week to 4cr). The fee is $465 per credit (inc. application fees).
Cultural Arts & Heritage
This is an in-country hands-on & observation program with provided shared housing and local team support.
Interns will have the opportunity to shadow, assist and learn from experts in their art and participate in their daily routine, including on-site work. The nature of this internship varies along with the artists work and may include Marble Sculpting, Micromosaics, Painting, Ceramics, Calligraphy, Jewelry, Ecclesiastic Iconography/Frescoes and Art Preservation/Conservation. Interns may be asked to assist in tasks such as material preparation and learn to use tools/techniques. The program is designed to rotate through different artists and can be customized according to the intern’s area of interest. The team is mostly trained or worked abroad in the UK or USA, eliminating any language barriers and offering international expertise.
Our Cultural Arts & Heritage internship program offers pre-art, fine arts students, cultural heritage students & graduates the opportunity to gain top quality experience interning among artists. With valuable experience, you’ll develop your skills and understanding of different arts.
Specialties Rotation:
Marble Sculpting, Pottery, Frescoes, Painting, Art Restoration
Associated career paths:
Artist, Sculpture, Restorator, Curator, Design & Manufacturing, Gallery Manager, Archivist, Historian, Community Arts Worker, Exhibition Designer.
Fees
By paying for an internship ensures that you get support and a customized professional experience to increase your skills development and fortify your resume.
Learn more on: “Why should you pay for an internship abroad?”
Duration |
Fees (USD) |
2-weeks | $1,900 |
3-weeks | $2,500 |
4-weeks | $3,100 |
5-weeks | $3,700 |
6-weeks | $4,300 |
7-weeks | $4,900 |
8-weeks | $5,400 |
9-weeks | $5,900 |
10-weeks | $6,400 |
11-weeks | $6,900 |
12-weeks | $7,400 |
To apply for this internship, its quick, easy and free!
We will review your application and if we accept you on this internship we will ask you to pay a non-refundable deposit of US$250 to secure your place. The remaining of your internship fees (less your initial US$250 deposit payment) will be due no less than 60 days before your internship start date. Prior to your arrival you will also be asked to pay a $400 security deposit which is fully refunded after check-out within 30 days if everything is in order.
- Our fees are transparent with no other hidden fees or extra charges
- To convert these prices to another currency visit the XE currency converter.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions
– Program Fees Include:
- 24/7 in-country support
- Airport pick-up
- Customized art visitation plan
- Fully furnished shared Accommodation
- Local English speaking coordinator
- International reference letter
- Internship placement
- Program & host city orientation
– Program Fees do not include:
- Local activities & meals
- International/local travel costs
- Travel document assistance & Insurance
- Any other service not mentioned
Reviews
Over the past years our team has been offering internships to hundreds of participants from around the world. Over the past few years it has expanded its program portfolio of in-person and remote internships to Erasmus+ funded MSc degrees & courses. You can read here some typical reviews from our past participants.
Internship Details
Internships start on Mondays and interns have a choice to participate to a program between a minimum of 2 weeks or up to a maximum of 12 weeks .
The program fee includes a free airport pickup on the Sunday before the Monday start date. To qualify for the free pickup interns are required to arrive between 9am-6pm. At the airport interns will be welcomed and transferred to their housing. For interns arriving at an earlier date, a pickup maybe provided if requested and subject to availability.
Adequate information about the city and hosting institution will be sent before arrival. It includes information about the city, local culture, rules, emergency contact numbers and the local team.
The accommodation is fully furnished (single or double beds), with WiFi, shared with 1-6 other same-sex interns, and located in safe areas with easy access to public transport and close to the hospital. The last night of the accommodation is the Friday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Saturday. Extra nights of accommodation or private apartments can be arranged in advance, if requested and subject to availability.
Interns should budget 30 Euros (about US$35) for a 30-day unlimited public transport card, 3-5 Euros for breakfast (about US$5-7) and 5-10 Euros for a simple lunch (about US$5-12). Greece has many dining options and from many different cuisines ranging from budget to high end depending on the intern’s needs. Most places accept credit/debit cards but interns are advised to carry cash in Euros.
As for Greece, perhaps there is no need for an introduction. It is one of the most popular and safest destinations in the world. Situated in southeast Europe it is blessed with sun, friendly people, rich cuisine and a truly unique landscape that spans from green forests to the deep blue sea. With its 2,500 years of history and its 1,400 islands there is plenty to discover in Greece and it will satisfy the most demanding visitor. Greece is one of the warmest countries in Europe with long, hot & dry summers and mild winters. The popular time to visit Greece is between May to September end. Occasionally heatwaves may occur with temperatures peaking (1-2 days) around 105°F / 41°C.
Reviews
Jake Rammel
(InternAbroadHQ – Medical)
Francesco Conrado: I conducted my Medical internship in Athens, Greece, in a top private hospital with cutting-edge technology. It was one of the most impressive organizations I have ever seen in healthcare. My internship role as a medical trainee was to assist doctors during their clinical activities and to observe them during surgery and endoscopy. My favourite memory from my internship experience was the prostate biopsy that the urologist let me perform under his supervision. It was a challenging, important and new experience. I also had the chance to observe one of the best hematologists in Europe at work, they were an amazing supervisor, teaching me a lot! As a medical student, this internship supported my long term goals, as I gained a lot of new clinical and hands-on experience, while also further developing skills I already had. Everything I learned during the hospital internship placement will be useful in my future career as a clinician. It will also help me to complete my medical degree.