About the 2020 Fair
The 2020 Internship + Career Fair was held for MICA students and alumni. Like the other fairs in the archive, it served as a central touchpoint for connecting creative talent with organizations offering internships and entry-level roles.
Materials and records from this cycle are collected here. Employers, alumni, and prospective participants can use the sidebar to browse other years in the archive.
The MICA Internship + Career Fair has long served as a central gathering point for creative students, alumni, and organizations seeking emerging talent. Each year, the event brings together a diverse community of participants interested in internships, entry-level roles, and professional connections across creative industries. By hosting sessions through accessible virtual platforms, the fair extends its reach beyond physical walls, allowing students and employers to engage regardless of location. The result is a structured yet welcoming environment where conversations about craft, career direction, and collaboration can unfold naturally between aspiring creatives and the organizations that value their perspectives.
Preparation plays a meaningful role in shaping a successful fair experience for students and alumni alike. Reviewing attending organizations ahead of time, refining portfolios, and considering thoughtful questions can help participants make the most of brief conversations with recruiters. Many find it useful to approach the fair with a clear sense of their interests, whether in design, illustration, animation, or another creative discipline, so that introductions feel purposeful. Employers similarly benefit from preparing brief overviews of available opportunities, making it easier to identify candidates whose skills and ambitions align with their team. Mutual preparation transforms the event from a quick exchange into a productive starting point for longer professional relationships.
The archive of past fairs reflects the evolving nature of creative career development at the institution, documenting cycles that span more than a decade. Browsing earlier years offers perspective on the kinds of organizations that have engaged with the community and the types of roles that have shaped graduates' early careers. For prospective participants, alumni, and curious students, the archive provides a quiet reminder that each fair is part of a longer tradition of connection between emerging creatives and the wider professional world. Revisiting these materials encourages reflection on how creative career paths continue to evolve while honoring the enduring value of meaningful introductions.
Archive Details
The 2020 cycle sits within the wider archive of MICA Internship + Career Fairs. Each year on this site has a dedicated page summarizing the event.