Art Fair Intern
About the opportunity
David Zwirner seeks a highly motivated Art Fair Intern at its New York gallery. This role will 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.
What you’ll do
- 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.
- Aid with general maintenance and organization of art fair supplies and materials.
- Perform ad hoc projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Photoshop
- Experience with SketchUp is a plus
- The ability to multitask, maintain attention to detail, communicate effectively, and work in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to exercise diligence, discretion, be extremely organized, and manage time well
- An interest in contemporary art and the gallery’s program
Duration
The internship runs from approximately September 14th - December 18th, 2026. The hours are 10AM – 6PM, 2 - 3 days a week. To ensure a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of 3 months.
Pay
All interns are paid NYC minimum wage of $17/hour.
Requirements
- Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT
- No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided
Contact
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter. For assistance in applying, you may reach out to recruiting@davidzwirner.com. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.
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.