YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
Community Arts Leaders of Nashville
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Community Arts Leaders of Nashville (CALN) provides paid internships at Nashville-based arts organizations, mentorship with arts professionals, and professional development experiences for undergraduate college students. *This program is dependent on funding available from Metro Arts’ budget. The exact number of internships awarded is dependent on the number of intern applications and number of host organizations.​
Goals of this program:
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Provide undergraduate interns with direct work experience in the arts sector.
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Facilitate connection between arts administrators and professionals at different stages in their careers.
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Support the capacity of local arts organizations.
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Increase the visibility and connectivity of arts organizations and artists in Nashville.
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Program History
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Intern applications
Intern applications for Spring 2026 are currently closed.
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Mentor applications
Mentor applications for Spring 2026 are open until November 21 and available here.
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​For questions about Community Arts Leaders of Nashville, contact Restorative Arts Manager Josiah Golson.​
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