Program

Art Gallery Assistant Internship: Colnaghi

01 Oct 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

London, United Kingdom

Date

01 Oct 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Register Date

12 - 31 Aug 2024

LOCATION

London, United Kingdom

Gain hands-on experience working in an art gallery in London, UK

Language: English

Brought in partnership with Colnaghi.

Misk Art Institute is offering one Saudi the chance to intern as a gallery assistant at Colnaghi art gallery in London, UK.

This three-month internship provides hands-on experience and comprehensive insight into the role of a gallery assistant working in a space that showcases historic masterpieces for a 21st century audience.

The intern will contribute to the day-to-day running and development of the gallery while also assisting with the international logistics of the company.

Intern Responsibilities

  • Maintain high standards in the gallery space

  • Assist with exhibition setup and dismantling

  • Manage the company's collection database for accuracy

  • Obtain shipping and packing estimates for clients and consignors

  • Support in organizing domestic and international artwork shipment

  • Provide administrative support and perform other assigned duties

  • Oversee daily operations and supply management, such as liaising with contractors

Who's it for?

Saudi curators, writers, and art historians who are fluent in English and have:

  • Excellent computer and communication skills

  • Great organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Flexible and comfortable with a fast-paced working environment

Note: Participants must bring a laptop.

What we provide?

  • Roundtrip flight to London, UK

  • Accommodation

  • Per diem

  • Visa support

Working Hours

Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Interns are expected to work flexible hours. Working hours might exceed 8-hours a day on weekends but will be compensated with days off.

 

About Colnaghi

Founded in 1760, Colnaghi is one of the most important commercial art galleries in the world. By the late 19th Century, the gallery had established itself in Europe and the United States as a leading dealer in old master paintings, prints, and drawings, selling masterpieces to the greatest collectors and museums of the Gilded Age.

Based in the heart of Mayfair in London, with galleries in New York, Brussels, and Madrid, Colnaghi organizes and presents exhibitions showcasing the finest art and objects; from ancient works and old masters up to the 20th century