Internship Program - New York (Summer, 2026)
Gagosian
Internship Program - New York (Summer, 2026)
Gagosian
Applications Closed
Posted about 2 months ago
Internship
New York, New York
In Person
Smart Summary
Interns will contribute to meaningful projects within their designated department while assisting gallery staff with daily operations, including sales, artist liaison, research, and events support. Duties also involve handling visitor inquiries, essential administrative tasks like mail distribution and inventory management, and participating in gallery openings.
Gagosian is seeking current 3rd or 4th year undergraduates, recent graduates, or postgraduate students with degrees in Art History or related fields for their Summer 2026 Internship Program in New York. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, a strong interest in the art world, and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs. Prior museum, auction house, or gallery experience is preferable.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Art History
Communication Skills
Multitask
Prioritize
Attention To Detail
Flexibility
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Docs
Sales Support
Artist Liaison
Research
Events Support
Administrative Tasks
Job Description
Internship Program - New York (Summer, 2026)
Application Deadline: 1 March 2026
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Internship
Location: 530 W 25th St
Compensation: $18.00 / hour
Description
Gagosian is accepting applications for its Summer 2026 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.
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.
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 and requirements:
- 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, committed to ensuring that all current and prospective employees are afforded equal opportunities.
Gagosian
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 insightful market analysis. Gagosian began publishing in 1986, becoming the first gallery to establish a publishing house that produces a vast range of catalogues raisonnés, monographs, artist’s books, scholarly exhibition catalogues, and limited editions. Today the gallery has published more than six hundred titles, rivaling the output of traditional arts trade publishers. The print and online editions of the Gagosian Quarterly provide unique access to artists in their studios and homes through insightful interviews and profiles of and by leading art world professionals. With locations in New York and London, the Gagosian Shop curates a coveted selection of rare books, art editions, unique collaborations, posters, jewelry, apparel, and Leica cameras. Gagosian has long developed cultural programming and events with artists, including performances, exhibition tours, public talks, film screenings, and studio visits. The gallery has long been committed to working with and advising artists on all aspects of their legacy planning. In 2018 the gallery launched its Building a Legacy program, bringing together artists and their studio staff with experts in the field of artists’ estates, nonprofit foundations, and legacy stewardship through a series of symposia.
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