Are you a youth interested in art and social justice? Apply for SHG’s x ESL Youth Artivism Internship for ages 18-24! Our internship prepares youth to confidently use their art for social action. During the span of the internship, interns collaboratively design and execute art projects, activations, and/or exhibitions that address housing justice priorities set by the Eastside LEADS coalition and social injustice more broadly.
We are looking for 3 interns! The 9 month internship will take place in East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights from April 2026 to January 2027. The internship requires a weekly commitment of 2 hour artivism in-person sessions on Tuesdays (4:30 PM-6:30 PM) and a 3 hour out-of-session time (for collaborative studio time, artivista project, workshops, artists talks, field trips, etc).
During the internship, artivists will:
Receive ~$440 monthly stipends.
Use their voice and art to advance housing justice.
Nurture their ability to ideate and execute a collaborative art project.
Develop a confident understanding of artivism and social housing.
Deepen their awareness of local history, government, issues, and the Eastside LEADS’ campaigns.
Strengthen their skills in community organizing, advocacy, and workshop facilitation.
The deadline to apply is March 4, 2026.
For more information about SHG’s Youth Programs, visit this link.