"If you show that you can handle responsibility, you really get the space to grow."
— Former intern Melanie
Meervaart Studio
You really get the chance to develop yourself here
Perform at Meervaart Studio
From backstage at events to collaborating on creative productions, welcoming artists, creating social media content and solving last-minute problems as if you've always done it — a production internship at Meervaart Studio (& Kunstbende Noord-Holland) is anything but fetching coffee and taking minutes. For the upcoming school year, Meervaart Studio is once again looking for production interns.
But what is it really like to do an internship at this creative hotspot in Amsterdam Nieuw-West? We spoke with former interns who have since found their way in the creative industry — and one thing is clear: their internship period had more impact than they expected beforehand.
I felt like part of the team right away
From music events and dance battles to workshops, masterclasses, the production of the Kunstbende Noord-Holland preliminary round and comedy evenings: interns are actively involved in the organization from day one.
Former intern Melanie especially remembers how much trust she received during her internship. During her Events Management studies, she interned at Meervaart Studio and worked on productions, workshops and events.
After her internship, she remained connected to Meervaart and built on her network in the music industry. She now works as an artist manager at SPEC and collaborates with, among others, Ronnie Flex and Numidia.
From Café evenings to major productions
Former intern Hazal also looks back with great enthusiasm on her internship period. She worked on diverse events such as Comedy Café and Break A Leg Dance Battle and quickly took on a lot of responsibility. Now Hazal works as a management assistant and still organizes events in her current role.
Thanks to my internship supervisor's confidence in me, I dared to take ownership and be proud of my work.
— Former Intern Hazal
Connect with everyone
Creative sector = networking. And that's precisely something many former interns take with them from their time at Meervaart Studio.
Ilse Fleur made her first steps in the events world during her internship (production Kunstbende Noord-Holland) and now works freelance as a photographer and on productions at, among others, the Gashouder. According to her, Meervaart Studio is a place where you not only gain work experience, but also meet people who can be important in your career later on.
Connect with everyone.
— Former intern Ilse
More than just an internship
What stands out in all the stories? The combination of creativity, freedom and community.
At Meervaart Studio you don't just work behind the scenes, you also actively contribute ideas about programmes, events and creative concepts. You help with the production and promotion of events, liaise with artists, participants and coaches and are involved from idea to execution. No two days are the same and that's precisely what makes the internship so valuable as a learning experience.
Wees jezelf, toon initiatief en denk mee. Dit is echt een plek waar je gezien wordt.
— Oud stagiaire Indah
So... is this internship right for you?
Are you creative, organized, social and passionate about art, culture and events? Then a production internship at Meervaart Studio in Amsterdam's coolest theater might be exactly what you're looking for. Whether you dream of a career in events, music, theater, media or talent development: here you'll get the chance to gain experience, expand your network and develop yourself within a creative community.
And yes — according to former interns, it's "100% one of the best places to do an internship."
Want to apply for this production internship?
You can apply easily via this online form. You don't need to write a cover letter or have a perfect CV — we're mainly curious about who you are, what energizes you and what you'd like to learn or do.
You can find the full job posting here!