Join the Mission
Create beyond the classroom.
Where creativity meets exploration.
Step into the Space2Inspire™ creative environment and become part of a mission-driven studio where art, storytelling, design, and imagination come together. Interns collaborate on real-world projects including exhibitions, publications, visual campaigns, and creative experiences while learning how ideas transform from concept to completion. Build your portfolio, expand your creative voice, and work alongside artists and storytellers who believe creativity has the power to inspire humanity.
PROGRAM EXPERIENCE
build your creative orbit.
Everything you gain, learn, and create as an Space2Inspire™ Intern.
Portfolio Development
Build portfolio-ready creative work through real projects aligned with your creative path.
- Complete track-specific creative projects
- Build professional portfolio pieces
- Develop technical + creative execution skills
- Create real, publishable work
Real Studio Experience
Work inside an active creative environment where ideas move from imagination into reality.
- Contribute to exhibitions and installations
- Work on live campaigns and creative projects
- Collaborate with artists and designers
- Experience production workflows
Mentorship & Growth
Develop your creative voice through mentorship, feedback, and collaborative exploration.
- Receive creative guidance
- Improve workflow and execution
- Participate in creative critiques
- Grow confidence as a creator
CREATIVE JOURNEY
✶ mission log ✶
A guided timeline through the Space2Inspire™ Internship Program — from onboarding and creative discovery to real production work and final showcases.
Entering The Creative Orbit
Discover the Space2Inspire™ environment, creative workflows, and the systems behind meaningful storytelling.
- Studio orientation
- Creative culture immersion
- Tools and workflow setup
Discovering Your Creative Voice
Build skills through mentorship, experimentation, and guided creative challenges.
- Design and media development
- Creative assignments
- Feedback and critique sessions
Bringing Ideas To Life
Move from learning into real-world creative production through active Space2Inspire projects.
- Exhibitions and installations
- Campaign development
- Collaborative production
Leading Your Contribution
Take ownership of projects while refining your creative process and professional skills.
- Independent creative work
- Portfolio refinement
- Advanced collaboration
Launching Beyond The Studio
Complete the journey with final presentations, portfolio growth, and creative reflection.
- Final showcase contributions
- Portfolio presentation
- Next-step creative planning
✶ Explore Internship Tracks ✶
Choose your creative orbit and discover the experiences, skills, and projects waiting inside Space2Inspire™.
Social Media & Marketing
Campaign systems, storytelling, and audience connection.
Film & Media Production
Visual storytelling through photography, video, and production.
Design & Art
Branding, products, merchandise, and visual systems.
Animation & 3D + Game Design
Motion, environments, and interactive storytelling.
Technology & Digital Systems
UX/UI, web experiences, and digital innovation.
✦ Space2Inspire Internship Application ✦
Application Received
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before you join the mission
Eligible applicants are students currently enrolled in an accredited Maricopa College who are pursuing academic credit through their institution. Applicants should be studying in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Digital Media, Film and Production, or a closely related creative field.
We look for students comfortable in creative softwares, programs, and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Audition), Blender, Figma, Notion, or similar platforms. Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills are also important.
Our Fall 2026 applications will open in early July. Applicants can expect to hear back from the team by August 2026.
No referral is required. All applications are reviewed equally based on alignment, interest, and creative potential.
Take time to understand Space2Inspire before applying and share why this environment resonates with you. We strongly encourage cover letters, portfolios, and personal websites because they help us understand your creative voice beyond your resume. Focus on showing curiosity, intention, and alignment with the program you are applying for.
Space2Inspire is a creative studio and learning environment built around the idea that every individual carries a unique creative space. It was created to help students develop their voice through real creative practice, collaboration, and hands-on studio experience.
Explore more about our company on the About page.
You will work on a range of gallery and studio-based projects throughout the program. This includes branding systems, visual campaigns, media production, exhibition design, and experimental creative work. You will also be assigned longer-term track-specific projects designed to strengthen your portfolio in your area of focus.
You will work very closely with our Creative Director and studio team throughout the program. Mentorship is integrated directly into the workflow through ongoing feedback, collaboration, and project reviews.
Our Fall '26 internship program runs from August to December.
Compensation: Unpaid | Academic Internship Credit Available.
Important: Students are responsible for coordinating with their academic advisor to ensure the internship meets their institution’s credit requirements.
Students may work 10-15 hours per week depending on availability and academic schedule. Participation in this program does not guarantee, nor imply a paid position at Space2Inspire at the conclusion of the program.
The mission of Space2Inspire is to create opportunities for emerging creatives to develop confidence, build meaningful work, and grow through hands-on studio experience. It is about helping students use their own creative space to inspire themselves and others through practice and collaboration.
Space2Inspire is committed to building a creative environment where students feel supported, respected, and able to contribute fully. We believe that creativity is shaped by lived experience and that diverse perspectives strengthen every project we create together.
You will work very closely with Sian Proctor and her team to support and develop Space2Inspire initiatives through collaborative creative work and studio projects.