Gallery Intern — INSTINC

INSTINC Space; Singapore; On-site; SGD 10,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

INSTINC Space in Singapore is seeking a Gallery Intern to gain hands-on experience across the day-to-day running of an independent, artist-run contemporary art space. This role offers exposure to exhibitions, artists and behind-the-scenes gallery operations in a dynamic, collaborative setting.

You’ll work closely with the gallery manager, artists and collaborators across exhibitions, events and general gallery operations, supporting gallery sitting, visitor services and day-to-day admin while

Responsibilities

• Gallery sitting and managing the space 5 days a week
• Welcoming visitors and providing basic information about current exhibitions
• Keeping the gallery, exhibition spaces and office organised and presentable
• Assisting with enquiries, bookings and day-to-day gallery administration
• Helping maintain exhibition and visitor records
• Assisting artists with day-to-day exhibition and production needs
• Supporting artists during installation and exhibition periods
• Supporting the planning and execution of exhibitions
• Preparing exhibition materials, labels, signage and other supporting materials
• Assisting with set-up and takedown of exhibitions
• Helping coordinate exhibition openings, artist talks and public programmes
• Assisting with social media and basic content creation
• Assisting with updating exhibition information across online platforms
• Researching artists, exhibitions and contemporary art topics
• Supporting the gallery team with research, administrative and organisational tasks
• Taking on ad-hoc tasks that come with running a small, independent gallery

Job description

INSTINC is looking for a Gallery Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience across the day-to-day running of an independent, artist-run contemporary art space in Singapore.

This is a practical, multi-faceted role for someone interested in contemporary art, exhibitions, artists, and the behind-the-scenes work that goes into running a gallery. You’ll work closely with the gallery manager, artists and collaborators across exhibitions, events and general gallery operations.

What you’ll be doing:

Gallery Operations

• Gallery sitting and managing the space 5 days a week
• Welcoming visitors and providing basic information about current exhibitions
• Keeping the gallery, exhibition spaces and office organised and presentable
• Assisting with enquiries, bookings and day-to-day gallery administration
• Helping maintain exhibition and visitor records

Artist Assistance

• Assisting artists with day-to-day exhibition and production needs
• Supporting artists during installation and exhibition periods

Exhibition Assistance

• Supporting the planning and execution of exhibitions
• Preparing exhibition materials, labels, signage and other supporting materials
• Assisting with set-up and takedown of exhibitions
• Helping coordinate exhibition openings, artist talks and public programmes

Communications & Content

• Assisting with social media and basic content creation
• Assisting with updating exhibition information across online platforms
• Researching artists, exhibitions and contemporary art topics

General

• Supporting the gallery team with research, administrative and organisational tasks
• Taking on ad-hoc tasks that come with running a small, independent gallery

Please note: The intern must be available to be in the gallery during our opening hours: Wednesday–Friday, 1–7pm, and Saturday–Sunday, 1–6pm. Remuneration is based on experience and availability.