Art Gallery Internship

The Untitled Space; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily stipend

School credit

Job summary

The Untitled Space in Tribeca, New York, is seeking candidates for a full-time or part-time art gallery intern to support daily operations within a dynamic contemporary art program.

The ideal intern will have education in art-related fields, strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and familiarity with social media, MS Office, Wordpress, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Educational focus in Art History, Art Business, Art Curating, Museum Studies, or related field.
• Previous internship in gallery/museum or similar preferred.
• Strong interest in contemporary art and artists.
• Fluent in English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gallery operations
• Assist with press releases and PR coverage for exhibitions
• Assist with marketing materials, books, and catalogs for artists
• Assist with research for upcoming exhibitions
• Assist with social media marketing and communications
• Assist with art handling and shipping
• Assist with gallery openings and events

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Social skills

Attention to detail

Interest in contemporary art

Education

Art History / Art Business / Curating

Tools

Wordpress

Photoshop

Bridge

InDesign

Excel

Job description

The Untitled Space (https://untitled-space.com) is currently reviewing applications for candidates available for a full-time or part-time position as an art gallery intern.

The Untitled Spaceis an art gallery located in Tribeca, New York in a landmark building on Lispenard Street. Founded in 2015, the gallery features exhibits of emerging and established contemporary artists exploring conceptual framework and boundary-pushing ideology through mediums of painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, video, and performance art. The gallery is committing to exploring new ideas vis-à-vis traditional and new mediums and highlights a program of women in art.

Press on The Untitled Space includes Vogue (US), Vogue Italia, Forbes, Newsweek, W Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Teen Vogue, New York Magazine, i-D Magazine, Dazed, Artnet, Artsy, Hyperallergic, Marie Claire, CNN Style, Huffington Post and The New York Times among many others.

For more information visit our website: https://untitled-space.com

Recent Press: https://untitled-space.com/featured-press/

Artsy Profile: https://www.artsy.net/the-untitled-space/

Experience

• Educational focus in Art History, Art Business, Art Curating, Museum Studies, or related field of study.
• Previous gallery, museum, auction house, or similar internship experience is preferred, although not required.
• Strong interest in contemporary art and artists
• Thorough knowledge of contemporary art in general
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication
• Positive attitude and strong social skills
• Demonstrate consistent attention to detail while maintaining perspective
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word and Excel), Wordpress, and Adobe Creative Suite including basic knowledge of programs such as Photoshop, Bridge, InDesign
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, among others
• Fluent in English, other languages such as French or Italian are a plus.

Daily responsibilities could include

• Assist with gallery operations
• Assist with press releases and pr coverage for exhibitions
• Assist with marketing materials, books, and catalogs for artists
• Assist with research for upcoming exhibitions
• Assist with social media marketing and communications
• Assist with art handling and shipping
• Assist with gallery openings and events

Please note if you are available full-time or part-time. If you are applying for part-time please note which days per week you are available (Must be a minimum of 3 days/week, Hours 12-6pm). Internship applicants must be available for a minimum of 3 - 6 months full-time or part-time. All applicants must be available for a meeting at our Tribeca, New York location and live in New York City or within commuting distance.

No calls or walk-ins, please!

The internship includes a daily stipend and/or school credit if relevant.