About the Role
David Zwirner seeks a highly motivated Art Fair Intern at its New York gallery to support the Art Fair team by assisting with the gallery's participation in global art fairs. This position offers hands-on experience with an established gallery dedicated to advancing its artists and programming.
Responsibilities
- Assist with making art fair booths and artwork scale models for each fair.
- Create and print wall labels for all works on art fair booths.
- Gather, pack, and unpack office supplies for outgoing and incoming shipments to all art fairs.
- Assist with general maintenance and organization of art fair supplies and materials.
- Ad hoc projects as assigned
Requirements
- The internship runs from approximately September 14th - December 18th, 2026.
- The hours are 10AM – 6PM, 2 - 3 days a week.
- Commitment of 3 months required for a well-rounded and educational experience.
- All candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT.
- No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided.
- Please submit a resume and cover letter.
- No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.
Skills
- Proficiency in Photoshop
- Experience with SketchUp is a plus.
- Ability to multitask
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to exercise diligence and discretion
- Extremely organized
- Strong sense of time management
- Interest in contemporary art and the gallery’s program.
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Internship
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Salary/Compensations
- NYC minimum wage of $17/hour
About the Company
- At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do.
- Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates.
- Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres.
- Active in both the primary and secondary markets, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.
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.
