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About the Role
This internship offers an immersive introduction to the commercial workings of an international gallery, with a focus on the Sales and Secondary Market departments. Over eight months, interns will develop a nuanced understanding of how art moves through primary and secondary channels, gaining direct experience of the relationships, research, and processes that underpin a gallery's commercial activity.
Responsibilities
- Support the Secondary Market department by conducting in-depth object and market research, compiling exhibition histories and provenance documentation, tracking auction results, and contributing to the preparation of sales presentations and proposals.
- Work closely with the Sales team to assist with client research, prepare artwork offer packs and presentation materials, manage sales data, and gain a first-hand understanding of how long-term relationships with collectors are built and maintained.
- Develop familiarity with the New York gallery programme and the wider international art market, building knowledge that contextualises the day-to-day work of both departments.
- Gain exposure to art fairs such as TEFAF and have the chance to view the Contemporary Auctions.
Requirements
- Demonstrable interest and some knowledge of contemporary art and the White Cube programme are essential.
- Applications will close on Monday 20th July at 5:30pm.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in July and August.
- Two successful applicants will be confirmed by the end of August.
- Internships will commence in early October 2026.
- Currently unable to offer sponsorship, nor guarantee future sponsorship opportunities, for this role.
Skills
- Sales
- Secondary Market Research
- Client Research
- Data Management
- Art Market Knowledge
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Internship
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
About the Company
- White Cube is one of the world's most dynamic art market contexts.