Established Philadelphia contemporary art gallery seeks intern(s) for single semester or yearlong commitment. This opportunity will provide the candidate(s) with a comprehensive view of gallery management, arts and event marketing initiatives, and will give intern(s) the chance to be directly involved in the planning and implementation of gallery programs, exhibitions, and events.
Responsibilities will include:
• Participation in exhibit installations and breakdowns.
• Database management
• Will help to maintain gallery’s media correspondence: twitter, blog, e-mail etc.
• General gallery maintenance
• Will help with the transition of the Gallery’s new Director
• Answering telephones and functioning as a point-person for visitor information
• Will help with the organization and planning of events and openings
• Will aid in the layout and design of exhibition cards and files for catalog printing
Qualifications:
• Mac proficient
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized
• Professional demeanor and an understanding of proper etiquette when dealing with artists, clients, and guests
• An interest or background in Art History, Studio Art, or Arts Administration
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Ability to commit 8-16 hours to the gallery per week
• Art handling skills a plus
While this position is unpaid, a credit-based internship is possible for college students. Interested applicants please submit a resume and cover letter to Veronica Scarpellino with the subject line “Gallery Internship" at info@jamesolivergallery.com.
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