The Role
Supports daily gallery operations within a designated department, assisting with sales, artist liaison, research, events, visitor inquiries, administrative tasks, publications, stock management, office organization, inventory, and gallery openings. The internship requires strong communication, flexibility, attention to detail, multitasking, and an interest in pursuing a career in the art world.
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Gagosian is accepting applications for its Spring 2027 Internship Program in Beverly Hills!
Gagosian is a leading global art gallery that represents and exhibits some of the most important contemporary artists. Our internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and work closely with talented professionals in the art industry, while also participating in lectures and team projects with key members of Gagosian staff and artists. As an intern, you will be an integral part of the gallery’s daily operations and contribute to our mission of promoting and shaping contemporary art.
Gagosian is a leading global art gallery that represents and exhibits some of the most important contemporary artists. Our internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and work closely with talented professionals in the art industry, while also participating in lectures and team projects with key members of Gagosian staff and artists. As an intern, you will be an integral part of the gallery’s daily operations and contribute to our mission of promoting and shaping contemporary art.
In our internship program, you will work closely with a delegated department while supporting general gallery operations on a daily basis, gaining valuable experience, and cultivating lasting relationships. We are looking for applicants with a strong interest in art, who can work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, prioritize, and possess excellent communication skills.
Position Type
- 10am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, with additional hours for openings and events.
- Full-time and part-time positions available.
- 100% in person, at one of our Beverly Hills gallery.
- The internship program will run from January 14 - May 22
Duties include but are not limited to
- Contributing to meaningful projects and recurring tasks within your designated department.
- Assisting gallery staff with daily operations, supporting colleagues across sales, artist liaison, research, and events.
- Providing support to the Gallery Assistant team with visitor inquiries and essential administrative tasks (including mail send-outs, publication and stock management, preparing offices for client meetings, expenses).
- Assisting with general office operations, such as stocking supplies, organizing shared spaces, and maintaining inventory.
- Participating in gallery openings and events.
- Supporting ad hoc projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current 3rd or 4th year undergraduates, recent graduates, or postgraduate students with degrees in Art History or related fields.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A strong desire to pursue a career in the art world.
- Flexibility, attention to detail, and a desire to learn are essential.
- Prior museum, auction house, or gallery experience is preferable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs.
- Ability to occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
Candidates should be available to work at least three days per week and for the full duration of the internship program.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, committed to ensuring that all current and prospective employees are afforded equal opportunities.
About
Established by Larry Gagosian in Los Angeles in 1980, Gagosian is a global gallery specializing in modern and contemporary art that employs more than three hundred people at exhibition spaces in seven countries in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Skills Required
- Current third- or fourth-year undergraduate, recent graduate, or postgraduate student with a degree in Art History or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong desire to pursue a career in the art world
- Flexibility, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs
- Ability to occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Prior museum, auction house, or gallery experience
- Availability to work at least three days per week for the full internship duration
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Gagosian is a global gallery specializing in modern and contemporary art.
