About the role#
David Zwirner is seeking a Gallery Intern to support the Los Angeles team. This role offers the opportunity to work with and learn from various gallery departments, including front-of-house, sales, registration, marketing, press, and operations. You will support daily gallery functions and assist with various special projects.
What you'll do#
- Greet visitors with professionalism and warmth.
- Field and direct incoming phone calls.
- Maintain general office and kitchen supply inventories.
- Manage the shipping, receiving, and distribution of mail and packages.
- Keep work stations clean and organized.
- Prepare and update printed materials throughout the gallery.
- Support data entry and data review projects.
- Assist with the assembly of materials for exhibitions.
- Collaborate on public and private on-site events and gallery openings.
- Assist with special projects as requested.
What you'll need#
- An interest in contemporary art and the gallery program.
- A willingness to learn about the contemporary art market.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- A personable, focused, and hardworking nature.
- A positive, helpful, and team-player attitude.
- Ability to exercise diligence and discretion.
- Strong organizational skills and time management.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: This is a full-time, paid internship. The schedule is 3 days per week from November through December and 5 days per week from January through March. The gallery operates Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM, with additional hours for occasional evening events.
About David Zwirner
David Zwirner is a contemporary art gallery that represents over seventy artists and estates. It operates locations in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Hong Kong. The gallery manages both primary and secondary art markets. It maintains a long-term focus on an international group of artists.
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