Paid Spring Modern & Contemporary Art Research Internship — NYC

Cultural Signal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cultural Signal invites applications for an in-person Intern-FT Schedule US spring internship at our New York headquarters. This 5-month program runs Jan 4–May 28, 2027, with a 9 am–6 pm daily schedule. Pay starts at minimum wage and local libraries provide essential research access.

Recent graduates or current students with full-time, in-person availability will work with cataloguers, assisting with research, appraisals, and auction-related tasks in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or current students with full-time availability, are eligible.
• Working knowledge of Modern & Contemporary art with strong communication and deadline-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Research specific works of art for sale with cataloguers and associates.
• Visit local libraries for departmental research.
• Compile data into appraisals and proposals to aid business development.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail orientation

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Cultural Signal invites applications for an in-person Intern-FT Schedule US spring internship at our New York headquarters. This 5-month program runs Jan 4–May 28, 2027, with a 9 am–6 pm daily schedule. Pay starts at minimum wage and local libraries provide essential research access.

Recent graduates or current students with full-time, in-person availability will work with cataloguers, assisting with research, appraisals, and auction-related tasks in a collaborative team setting.