Gallery Intern Fall

This is a non-compensation based internship. School credits are available.

Fremin Gallery is an art gallery founded in 2007, dedicated to a contemporary program that now represents more than a dozen emerging and mid-career artists. Committed to presenting primarily photographic work, the Gallery also embraces oeuvres from across all media including painting, sculpture, and installation. Since its inception, the Gallery has launched and fostered the careers of an eclectic group of artists, providing many of them with their first solo exhibitions in New York and, for some, their respective debuts in the United States.

Fremin Gallery is located in Chelsea, NY. We are seeking for a Gallery intern 3 days a week part time.

This in person position offering university credit for this experience. The minimum commitment is for 3 months and ideally longer. We do request the intern for a strong commitment for the duration of the internship.

Through this internship, the intern will have the opportunity to actively participate in many of the gallery workings, with a focus on development, sales support and promotion of the artist work, and including social media strategy, client management, Fair organization and interior designer relations.
The Gallery is working in partnership with established Fremin Gallery and will work in collaboration with the staff of both galleries. The workplace is at the gallery in Manhattan.

Responsibilities may include the following and will be adapted to the priorities of the gallery and the specific skillset and interests of the intern

• Social Media strategy and implementation, with the objective to grow the gallery and the artist audience.
• Client contact support: keep the communication with the clients and prospects.
• Maintenance of the gallery’s website as well as update of some the artists website.
• Art fair preparation and support during the fairs, Assistance with exhibitions and exhibition openings
• Communication with designers and interior architect clientele
• Maintenance of inventory
• Research projects for business development
• General art handling, installation support, and various individualized tasks.

Profile:

• A strong interest and a willingness to learn and contribute
• A hands on approach and open attitude a must
• Good communication skills and ability to relate to potential clients
• A good understanding of social media
• An interest in the art business and the development of a gallery, and of the artists
• Ability to perform some administrative functions of a contemporary gallery
• Readiness to help with the physical aspect of a Gallery such as packing and installing artwork
• A high degree of professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to learn
• A background in photography, studio art and/or art history is recommended, but not required
• A good sense of initiative and entrepreneurship is appreciated
• Able to work efficiently and independently
• Have experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
• At least two years of college or equivalent

Commitment and profile:
The ideal candidate is curious, wanting to learn in a professional environment, energetic, and possesses a keen interest in both the photography, fine art and the art market.
The position requires a commitment of a minimum of 16 hours a week and ideally 24 hours: i.e. Interns should be willing to commit to a minimum of two or three days per week for three months or more.

Application Instructions / Contact Information
Please send a resume and a short cover letter as pdf documents with subject line Gallery Internship Application. Applications that do not follow these requirements will not be considered.

Pay: $1.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 8.0 per week

Work Location: In person