Welcome to ArtCenter’s Office of

Creative Careers

Creative Career Support for ArtCenter Students & Alumni

We provide resources, programming, and personalized advising support to empower ArtCenter students and alumni to explore their professional goals, build their community, and thrive in their creative careers.

1:1 Career Advising

Schedule a meeting to discuss resume/cover letters, job search or applications, internships, interview prep, and more!

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Career Everywhere

  • Career Chats

  • Portfolio Review Day

  • Studio Visits

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Workshops & Events

Equitable 24/7 Access and Support

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Career Resources

The Creative Careers team has an extensive library of resources with new guides created regularly on all career-related topics for artists and designers.

View the Career Skills and Creative Entrepreneurship Navigations above to start exploring.

Mentorship Program

CPD manages For-Credit Internships and works with students and employers to complete the necessary requirements. These internships offer a structured learning environment, facilitating mentorship opportunities and allowing students to merge classroom concepts with real-world challenges, preparing them for their future careers.

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Internships

Creative Careers’ Mentorship Program is a yearly application-based opportunity that thoughtfully pairs ArtCenter students with established creative professionals for 10 weeks of mentorship where creativity, career, and life can be explored.

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Fostering Industry Connections & Building Your Creative Community

Career Chats & Panels

Throughout each term, Creative Careers hosts numerous panels featuring renowned industry professionals who share their experiences in the creative field with students.

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Mentorship Program

At one of ArtCenter’s most anticipated events of the year, graduating students connect directly with employers, network with peers, and explore opportunities for recruitment and future collaboration both in person and online.

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Grad Show Preview

Creative Careers’ Mentorship Program is a yearly application-based opportunity that thoughtfully pairs ArtCenter students with established creative professionals for 10 weeks of mentorship where creativity, career, and life can be explored.

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Summer 2026 Workshops & Events

Attend Creative Careers Workshops and Career Chats live each term by signing up on ArtCenter Connect.

Attending live is a great way to ask questions, meet other classmates, and connect with industry presenters.