Build a better future
* Make art * Gain skills *
Build a better future * Make art * Gain skills *
WE’RE A CREW OF CULTURE MOVERS AND SHAKERS, BRINGING HIGH-QUALITY CURATED ART TO THE NW BURBS OF CHICAGO.
The Spark Corps brings together the most passionate and talented young artists in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, IL.
Housed within the walls of Sparkerland, the only immersive arts venue in Lake County, our internship program offers exclusive perks to students age 14+ such as private critique nights, visiting artist series, and special programming. Students select a track of their choice, based on their interests, and set their own schedule.
Sparkerland is currently the only place teens can get a college-level art education before even starting college, all for free. Sparkerland is owned and operated by Sam Parker “Sparker” who has formerly taught at The Ohio State University, The University of Texas at Austin, and The Dayton Art Institute. Sparker has also been a visiting artist at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (IL), Binghamton University (NY), Kenyon College (OH), North Central College Naperville (IL), Southwestern University Georgetown (TX), and Vincennes University (IN), among others. Her work has been exhibited in museums, libraries, hospitals, hotels, and other institutions.
INTERN AMENITIES
At Sparkerland, we’re always looking for new ways to serve our community of teens and young adults. Something you’d like to see added to our list? Submit a request.
Critique Nights
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Premium Instructional Video Access
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Visiting Artist Series special access to our artists
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Individual training with tools and machinery
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Access to private Spark Corps special events
Complimentary Snack Bar and Drink Bar
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Free entry to most events
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Discounted event entry for family members
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Bathroom and lounge
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Lockers for belongings (coming soon)
SCHEDULE A VISIT
Take a tour of our space to help you decide if the internship feels like a good fit for you. You’ll have the opportunity to check out our back-of-house equipment, observe other interns in action, and get direct answers to all of your questions. Fill out the form below to get started!
“The principal goal of education should be creating men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done.”
— Jean Piaget
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF MUNDELEIN
612 1/2 E Hawley St.
Mundelein, IL.
60060
Across the street from Ace Hardware and Franks for the Memories