Job Specifications
Gagosian is accepting applications for its Summer Internship Program in New York!
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 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, 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.
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 Gallery Assistant team with visitor inquiries and essential administrative tasks (including mail distribution, publication and stock management, organizing shared spaces, maintaining inventory, preparing offices for client meetings, expenses, etc.).
– 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.
Position Type
– 10am to 6pm, Monday through Friday, with additional hours for openings and events.
– Full-time and part-time positions available.
– 100% in person, at one of our New York galleries.
– The internship program will run from June 2nd - August 28th, 2026.
Compensation
A rate of $18 per hour.
Application Deadline
The deadline to submit applications is Sunday, March 1st. Walk-ins or phone inquiries will not be accepted for this position.
Application Process
Round 1: Written Application
Round 2: Creative Project Assessment
Round 3: Virtual Interview
Candidates should be available to work at least three days per week and for the full duration of the internship program.
Gagosian is an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring that all current and prospective employees are afforded equal opportunity. We aim to attract a broad pool of talent, eager to engage with our program, our artists, and our exhibitions.
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About the Company
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 nineteen exhibition spaces across the United States, Europe, and Asia. In addition to its galleries, Gagosian is at the forefront of the digital marketplace with innovative online viewing rooms, timed to coincide with major art fairs, that include highly desirable works by today’s leading artists, transparent pricing, historical scholarship, and insightf...
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