Research & Exhibitions Intern

David Zwirner; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

David Zwirner invites applications for a Research & Exhibitions Intern to contribute to all main areas of the Research & Exhibitions team. The role supports cataloguing provenance, conducting independent research, and writing contextual texts about artists and works.

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in art research, writing, and curatorial practice, with knowledge of 20th‑century and contemporary art.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in researching art and artists, and curatorial practices.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Some knowledge of twentieth‑century and contemporary art is required.
• Desire to work in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment; ability to multitask on a wide variety of assignments.
• Detail‑oriented with strong time‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Cataloguing and documenting provenance for gallery inventory, including library and archival research.
• Conducting independent research of catalogues and online resources to compile lists of comparable works related to the gallery’s inventory.
• Assisting team members with research‑intensive exhibition projects (depending on exhibition schedule).
• Researching and writing brief contextual texts on artists and artworks, as assigned.
• Helping gather checklists for external exhibitions featuring gallery artists.
• Assisting with building CVs and narrative biographies for artists, as needed.
• Supporting management of the gallery’s reference libraries and related tasks.

Skills

Research interest

Writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Time management

Education

Art history degree

Graduate degree

Currently enrolled in graduate program

Job description

At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary markets, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.

Research & Exhibitions Intern

David Zwirner seeks a Research & Exhibitions Intern to contribute to all main areas of the Research & Exhibitions team. Qualified candidates for this position should have a strong interest in art research, writing, editing, and curatorial practice. Some knowledge of twentieth‑century and contemporary art is required. Applicants with graduate degrees in art history or related fields, or those currently enrolled in such programs, are preferred. We also encourage recent college graduates with direct experience in gallery, museum, and/or contemporary art research to apply.

What you’ll do:

• Cataloguing and documenting provenance for gallery inventory, including library and archival research.
• Conducting independent research of catalogues and online resources to compile lists of comparable works as related to the gallery’s inventory.
• Assisting relevant team members with research‑intensive exhibition projects (depending on exhibition schedule).
• Researching and writing brief contextual texts on selected artists and artworks, as assigned.
• Helping gather checklists for external exhibitions featuring gallery artists.
• Assisting with building CVs and narrative biographies for artists, as needed.
• Supporting general management of the gallery’s reference libraries, including booking/registering of new books, pulling books for viewings, scanning texts, reshelving, and occasionally assisting with large‑scale shifts of reference collections.

What we would like you to have:

• A strong interest in researching art and artists, as well as curatorial practices.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Some knowledge of twentieth‑century and contemporary art is required.
• Desire to work in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment; ability to multitask on a wide variety of assignments.
• Detail‑oriented nature and strong time‑management skills.

The Fall internship runs from September 14th – December 11th, 2026. Hours are 10 AM – 6 PM, 3–5 days a week. To ensure that our interns have a well‑rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of approximately 3 months. All interns are paid NYC minimum wage of $17/hour. All candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided.

Please submit a resume and cover letter.

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.