
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
Community Arts Leaders of Nashville
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.
Program History
Intern applications
Intern applications for Spring 2026 are currently closed.
Mentor applications
Mentor applications for Spring 2026 are currently closed.
For questions about Community Arts Leaders of Nashville, contact Restorative Arts Manager Josiah Golson.





