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About the Role
David Zwirner seeks a Research & Exhibitions Intern to contribute to all main areas of the Research & Exhibitions team. Qualified candidates should have a strong interest in art research, writing, editing, and curatorial practice. Some knowledge of twentieth-century and contemporary art is required.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to all main areas of the Research & Exhibitions team.
- Assist with inventory and factsheets.
- Catalogue and document provenance for gallery inventory, including library and archival research.
- Conduct independent research of catalogues and online resources to compile lists of comparable works.
- Assist with research-intensive exhibition projects.
- Research and write brief contextual texts on selected artists and artworks.
- Help gather checklists for external exhibitions featuring gallery artists.
- Assist with building CVs and narrative biographies for artists.
- Support general management of the gallery’s reference libraries, including inbooking/registering new books, pulling books for viewings, scanning texts, reshelving, and assisting with large-scale shifts of reference collections.
Requirements
- Strong interest in art research, writing, editing, and curatorial practice.
- Some knowledge of twentieth-century and contemporary art is required.
- Desire to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to multitask on a wide variety of assignments.
- Detail-oriented nature and strong time-management skills.
- Must be a resident of NY, NJ, or CT.
Skills
- Art research
- Writing
- Editing
- Curatorial practice
- Twentieth-century art knowledge
- Contemporary art knowledge
- Verbal communication
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Internship
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Graduate degrees in art history or related fields preferred
- Currently enrolled in art history or related programs preferred
- Recent college graduates with direct experience in gallery, museum, and/or contemporary art research encouraged to apply
Salary/Compensations
- NYC minimum wage of $17/hour
Benefits
- Educational experience
About the Company
- David Zwirner is an industry leader, with artists at the center of its operations.
- The gallery has a global exhibition program, representing seventy artists and estates.
- It is home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres.
- David Zwirner is active in both the primary and secondary markets and has helped foster the careers of influential artists.
Equal Opportunity
- David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations.
- The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.