Employment opportunities
2018 Summer Interns Myca Bryan and Emily Riddiford
APPRENTICESHIPS
APPLICATIONS FOR YOUTH APPRENTICESHIPS NOW OPEN!
Riverside Arts Center is hiring two high school age and/or college age young people for paid apprenticeships for summer 2026. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 - 22. Each apprentice will work approximately nine weeks between the dates of June 1 - August 7. Hours are between 12 - 20 per week with a total of approximately 120 hours for the summer. Rate is $15/hr for 18+ and $13/hr for ages 16-17.
Click button below to apply - DEADLINE APRIL 30 2026
and RAC announces a new program…
YOUNG ARTS LEADERS (YAL) OF RAC
A creative hub for young artists, led and run by young artists
What is YAL?
Young Arts Leaders (YAL) is a new free program starting in May 2026 at Riverside Arts Center for young people who want to grow as artists while being in collaboration and community with their peers. If you are, or know of, a young artist seeking an artistic home with access to professional artists for mentorship and guidance, read more about YAL here and make sure to fill out the interest form.
RAC provides the space, mentorship, and resources to help bring YAL’s ideas and goals to fruition. But YAL is shaped by the young artists who join and lead it! We are especially seeking those 18-22 to be the first cohort of leaders. Learn more and fill out the interest form below.
Volunteers
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities or do you need to fulfill volunteer hours for high school or your college admissions? Look no further! We welcome applications for year-round volunteers to help with camps, glazing, studio management and other opportunities.
If interested, please email info@riversideartscenter.comwith a letter of interest and 3 references. References can be from teachers, babysitting jobs, or past volunteer work.
Board
Want to make an impact on the arts and grow your Riverside/Chicagoland community? We would love to have you come in for an informal interview. For information on serving on a Board committee or being considered for the RAC Board, contact info@riversideartscenter.com
Exhibition Opportunities
Submission information for artists and curators -
We accept proposals for the Freeark Gallery, Sculpture Garden, FlexSpace, and the Riverside Town Hall for a limited number of exhibitions.