Gallery Assistant Internship (unpaid)
About the role:
The Gallery Assistant Internship Programme will provide successful applicants with an exclusive opportunity to gain in depth knowledge working within a contemporary art festival. Interns will gain behind-the-scenes insight into the working of arts professionals during the planning, production and delivery of the festival programme of art exhibitions, event programming and live performances.
Gallery Assistant Interns will offer support and assistance to the festival team with projects related to gallery management, education programming and festival promotion.
Key responsibilities of the role:
responsible for daily gallery operations
interacting with festival visitors
tracking attendance records
assisting with the maintenance of exhibitions and galleries
assisting with gallery openings and programed festival events
The Intern will contribute to a TULCA blog project operated by the gallery management team.
writing and editing a daily vlog of the internship experience
encouraging contributions of new post ideas from other interns and volunteers
participating in intern discussion groups by thinking critically, discussing ideas and leading the group discussion with an artwork of their choice
The Intern will report to their supervisor as requested and assist the festival team where required. The Intern will be provided with two evaluation meetings to assess their contribution throughout the term of the project.
Requirements:
background in the arts, with a specific interest in contemporary visual art
excellent problem-solving and communication skills, both in copywriting and interpersonal interactions
ability to work individually and with a team
ability to interact with different targets of people efficiently
highly motivated, resourceful and flexible with an ability to multitask and meet deadlines effectively
fluent in English (essential)
Role commitment:
The intern will be expected to be based in Galway or have the flexibility to easily travel to Galway during the festival run (1-17 November 2024).
5 hours per day in a 5-day work week will be required. Flexibility to accommodate possible last-minute changes is desired (work schedule will be arranged once recruitment is completed).
Start date: 21 October 2024
End date: 18 November 2024
How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and CV (no more than 2 pages) as a single PDF document outlining your suitability and passion for the role to volunteer@tulca.ie. Please include INTERNSHIP APPLICATION 2024 in the subject line.
Deadline for applications: 30 September 2024
Interviews will take place in early October 2024
TULCA Festival of Visual Arts
The Salvage Agency
Curated by Michele Horrigan
1-17 November 2024
Galway, Ireland