2019 Fair

2019 event record

This page presents the 2019 edition of the MICA Internship + Career Fair. Explore the wider collection of past fairs for event records from 2009 to 2020.

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The 2019 MICA Internship and Career Fair stands as part of a long-running series that connects creative students with employers across art, design, and related fields. Past fairs, archived on the site from 2009 through 2020, document the evolution of these gatherings and the organizations that participated year after year. This particular entry serves as a record of the 2019 event, offering visitors a way to look back at how the fair supported students exploring internships and full-time opportunities. Reviewing these archived pages helps current attendees understand the fair's history and the breadth of industries that have engaged with the creative talent emerging from the institution over more than a decade of programming.

Career fairs at art and design schools like MICA serve a distinctive purpose compared to broader job expos, because they gather employers who specifically value creative portfolios, visual storytelling, and applied craftsmanship. The annual event brings together studios, agencies, in-house creative teams, and cultural institutions looking for interns and early-career professionals. For students, attending means meeting potential employers in person, learning about organizational culture, and discovering roles that align with their disciplines, whether in graphic design, illustration, photography, interactive media, or fine art. The fair also encourages conversations about career paths that extend beyond traditional studio work, including opportunities in education, nonprofit programming, and creative entrepreneurship across regional and national landscapes.

Preparing for a fair of this nature typically involves refining a portfolio, rehearsing a brief personal introduction, and researching the attending organizations in advance. Students often practice articulating their interests and strengths, considering how their academic work translates into real-world projects, and gathering materials such as resumes and business cards. Reviewing lists of registered employers helps attendees prioritize which tables to visit and which conversations to seek out. Alumni sometimes return to share insights from their own career transitions, offering perspective on how the fair experience can open doors. Approaching the event with clear goals tends to make the day more productive, allowing students to leave with meaningful connections rather than simply a collection of brochures.

Even when a fair moves online, its core functions remain familiar: registration, scheduling interviews, browsing attending organizations, and accessing event links through a centralized platform. Virtual formats allow students to connect with employers regardless of geography, expanding the range of organizations that can participate. Resource pages typically guide attendees through technical preparation, offer frequently asked questions about the process, and provide channels for follow-up communication after the event. Photos from past fairs capture the energy of the day, reminding the community that whether hosted in person or via video, the fair remains an important touchpoint for building professional networks and launching creative careers across disciplines.