A convention de stage (internship agreement) signed by the candidate's university.
A strong desire to pursue a career in the art world or contemporary art galleries.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for PC and Google Docs.
Flexibility, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
Ability to work collaboratively and support the team.
Responsibilities
Support everyday operations for the wider Paris team.
Support the Gallery Assistant team with visitor inquiries and administrative tasks, including sending and distributing mail, managing publications and stock, organizing shared spaces, maintaining inventory, preparing offices for client meetings, and handling expenses.
Clip press mentions of Gagosian exhibitions and artists, format articles, and monitor art-world news, exhibitions, and gallery openings.
Conduct research for directors and other team members.
Participate in gallery openings and events when required.
Support ad hoc projects and perform other assigned tasks.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of Adobe and InDesign.
Gagosian is a leading global art gallery that represents and exhibits some of the most important contemporary artists. Our internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and work closely with talented professionals in the art industry, while also participating in lectures and team projects with key members of Gagosian staff and artists.
Gagosian Paris is looking for candidates for a three month internship (may be extended to six-months) position. During the program, the intern will rotate weekly between our three Paris locations: 4 rue de Ponthieu (75008), 9 rue de Castiglione (75001), and 26 avenue de l'Europe, Le Bourget (93350).
We are seeking responsible, committed and highly motivated individuals, with a passion and interest in contemporary art and the art market. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works well under pressure, takes the initiative, and manages multiple tasks while prioritising efficiently. We believe that our interns are integral to the functioning of the gallery.
- Everyday operations, supporting the wider Paris team. - Supporting the Gallery Assistant team with visitor inquiries and essential administrative tasks (including sending and distributing mail, publication and stock management, organizing shared spaces, maintaining inventory, preparing offices for client meetings, expenses, etc.). - Press clipping for mentions of Gagosian exhibitions and artists, formatting articles and monitoring art world news, exhibitions, gallery openings. - Conducting research for directors and other members of the team. - Participating in gallery openings and events when required. - Supporting ad hoc projects and other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
- Fluent French and English - A convention de stage (internship agreement) signed by your university. - A strong desire to pursue a career in the art world/contemporary art galleries. - A particular aptitude for teamwork, a sense of mutual support. - Flexibility, attention to detail and a desire to learn are essential. Skills and Abilities - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (for PC) and Google Docs. - Adobe and InDesign are a plus.
Position Type: - Three month internship which can be extended to six months, full-time, 10:30am–18:00, Monday to Friday/ Tuesday to Saturday.