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Entering the creative industry as an emerging designer can feel overwhelming, but standing out to agency leaders doesn't require a decade of experience or a massive portfolio. According to Mark Testa, Founder and CEO of Mark Stephen Agency, succeeding in a fast-paced agency environment comes down to mindset, communication, and basic professional execution. With over two decades designing immersive experiences for global brands like L'Oréal, the Empire State Building, and the

Meet Didi! Didi is a Music and Journalism graduate from New York University. In Spring of 2025, she joined ArtBound Initiative and landed an editorial internship with Relix, a print and online publication that focuses on the live music scene. Relix is a publishing company under Dayglo Presents, known for the highly acclaimed Lockn Festival and Brooklyn Bowl. During her internship, Dudu got the chance to have her articles published at Relix's official website. Read more of Did

What does it actually take to stand out when applying for an art gallery internship? A strong portfolio can help, but according to Petr Hošek, founder of Hošek Contemporary in Berlin, getting started in the fine arts industry is about more than having impressive work to show. We sat down with Petr to learn what galleries really look for in aspiring arts professionals — and what students can do to make the most of an internship. Company Talks with Hošek Contemporary - watch he

This is Ikera! Ikera is a Communications & Theatre graduate from Denison University. Last summer, Ikera landed a virtual content production internship with Valiant Pictures - a bi-coastal independent production company specializing in commercials, branded content, and original entertainment. Interested to know more? Read Ikera's experience below! How would you describe your day-to-day at Valiant Pictures? At my virtual film internship, there is far more flexibility, and I hav

This is Mia! Mia is a Communication graduate from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in New Zealand. In Summer 2025, she flew to New York after landing a Social Media Management internship with SCOPE Art Show, a premier and critically acclaimed contemporary art show, through the ArtBound Initiative program. During her internship, she even had the opportunity to travel to Miami with the team and participate at the high profile Miami Art Basel! Read more of Mia's internati

How do you stand out when you're just starting a career in commercial production? A strong portfolio and technical skills are important, but they're only part of the equation. We spoke with Victoria Conners, Co-Founder and Executive Producer of ETB, as part of our Company Talks series to learn what production leaders look for in junior talent and how aspiring creatives can make a strong impression from day one. Here are five key takeaways. Company Talks with ETB - watch here.

This is Gabriel! Gabriel, a Visual Communications graduate from Western Sydney University, is passionate about graphic design, photography, motion design. He joined ArtBound Initiative and landed a marketing internship with Michael Reid Galleries, a contemporary art gallery that represents established contemporary Australian and New Zealand artists. After wrapping up his internship, he got hired as a Marketing Assistant in the gallery! Read Gabriel's experience below! How wou

Meet Ruth! After graduating from RMIT Australia with a Bachelor of Design, Ruth secured a summer graphic design internship at Hinkler, Australia’s #1 publisher for adults and children through the ArtBound Initiative program. Following a successful internship, she was hired by the company as a freelance graphic designer! Interested to know more? Read through Ruth's experience below. How would you describe your day-to-day at Hinkler? At Hinkler, my day typically began around 7

This July, four ArtBound Initiative participants currently interning in Berlin are presenting their exhibition, Rites and Repetitions, at Hošek Contemporary. Set aboard the historic MS Heimatland, Hošek Contemporary is a gallery and artist residency located on a boat near Märkisches Ufer in Mitte, known for site-specific, experimental, and interdisciplinary work. Kayleigh Ho - Snooze, 2026 Join the Opening Party in Berlin - Free Entry Opening Reception Tuesday, 28 July 2026 7

Breaking into video production can feel overwhelming. Many aspiring filmmakers and creatives wonder: How do I get my first opportunity? Do I need expensive equipment? How do I build experience without industry connections? The truth is, successful video producers are rarely built through one opportunity. They develop their careers by consistently creating, learning, building relationships, and gaining real-world experience. In the first episode of Company Talks, we're sitting