General Gallery Intern

Alexander Gray Associates is seeking a general gallery intern prepared to commit to intensive and hands-on gallery training. The internship is designed to immerse the intern in multiple aspects of a contemporary gallery business, offering professional and educational experience. This internship is ideal for individuals interested in preparing for a career as a gallery assistant.

BIPOC candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to the operations team (registration, archiving, art handling, etc.).
• Receiving telephone calls and in-person visitors.
• Answering general inquiries about the Gallery’s program and exhibitions.
• Working with art inventory software.
• Updating artists’ exhibitions records.
• Updating the website.
• Interfacing with artists.
• Participating in evening opening receptions and special events.
• Assisting with exhibition and viewing installations.
• Maintaining standards of tidy, clean public and private spaces.
• Maintaining organized supplies.
• Assisting with Gallery events as needed.
• Providing general staff support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BA, with primary study in one of the following areas preferred: Art History, Museum Studies, Arts Management, Fine Arts, Library Science, or Curatorial Studies.
• Friendly and professional manner: personable, well-presented, outgoing, with an exceptionally strong, rigorous work ethic and focus.
• Strong organizational skills, with precise attention to detail.
• Passion for contemporary art.
• Fluency in Mac platform with Microsoft Office and/or Apple Pages. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and gallery management or database software experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Internship Period: Late June–Mid-August

Work hours are in person Tuesday—Thursday, 10am–6pm, plus evening opening receptions and special events as required.

Benefits are not available during the internship. Interns are expected to honor the full commitment for the duration of the internship period.

Alexander Gray Associates is a contemporary art gallery in New York City. Through exhibitions, research, and artist representation, the Gallery spotlights artistic movements and artists active in the twentieth and twenty-first century. Influential in cultural, social, and political spheres, these artists are notable for creating work that crosses geographic borders, generational contexts, and artistic disciplines. Alexander Gray Associates is an organization committed to anti-racist and feminist principles. The Gallery also seeks to nurture exceptional people into long-term careers within the Gallery.

Email resume with cover letter as a single PDF file, labeled with your name to: [email protected], with SUMMER GALLERY INTERN in the email subject line. No phone calls or in-person inquires.