Fostering Community Engagement through Creative Programming: An Internship Experience at Sattya Media Arts Collective

Abstract

This cooperative education report presents a comprehensive overview of my internship at Sattya Media Arts Collective, a Kathmandu-based creative and community arts organization. During this internship, I served as an Events and Programming Intern and was responsible for supporting and executing a variety of community-centered events. The report outlines my key roles, challenges faced, solutions developed, and lessons learned throughout the internship.
This internship provided me with a unique opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge from my BBA Finance and Investment coursework into a dynamic, grassroots setting. The experience enhanced my practical skills in event planning, budgeting, communication, and teamwork. Furthermore, it offered deep insights into how a creative non-profit sustains its mission while promoting inclusive and participatory engagement.
The report also provides recommendations for both Sattya and the Cooperative Education Program and includes a detailed week-by-week log of activities, highlighting key contributions and outcomes of the internship.

Keywords: community engagement, creative programming, artistic events, creative collaboration and event coordination

ดร.ศรีสุดา จงสิทธิผล – Dr. Srisuda Chongsithiphol, บธ.บ. การเงินและการลงทุน (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ) – B.B.A. Finance and Investment (International Program), บริหารธุรกิจ (Business Administration), บริหารธุรกิจบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาการเงินและการลงทุน (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ) – Bachelor of Business Administration Program in Finance and Investment (International Program), 2/2567 (2024)