Impact Arts

Scenic Painting Internship

Texas Performing Arts Scene Shop (UT Austin campus)
  • Unpaid
  • On-site
  • Internship

Listing details

  • Applications closed Mar 1
  • Posted Jan 29
  • Last verified Nov 3

About the job

Mentored by the Charge Artist

Work in world-class fabrication shop at UT to texture and finish scenery, drops, and large props.

  • Mix/match colors; produce samples
  • Faux finishes (wood/stone/metal) and drop layout
  • Touch-ups during tech/run; safe materials practice

Good fit if: strong drawing and paint fundamentals

Compensation, Credit & Eligibility

SSA offers a range of internship types, stipend opportunities, and academic credit pathways.

Paid & Unpaid Internships:

Unpaid roles are mentored, learning-focused entry points for candidates with little or no experience.

Stipends (if paid):

$300–$1,500 based on experience, aptitude, and role scope. Amount is finalized after interviews and stated in the offer letter.

College Credit:

Available through Austin Community College (ACC), or we'll support credit through your home institution with forms, evaluations, and time logs.

Terms:

Schedule, expectations, and stipend disbursement are outlined in the offer. Stipends are fixed amounts, not hourly wages.

In the audition form, you will be asked to submit the following:

  • Resume
  • Portfolio
  • Statement of Purpose (VIDEO)

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