Location
Singapore & Manila, Philippines
Internship Period
November to February | February to May
Working Hours
4-5 day work week (including 1 weekend day) | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Reporting
Gallery Team
About the Role
Gajah Gallery is seeking a motivated, organised, and detail-oriented Gallery Intern to support the gallery’s daily operations, administrative activities, and ongoing projects.
This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a contemporary art gallery environment, working alongside the gallery team in supporting exhibitions, events, and day-to-day activities.
The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and willing to learn, with an interest in contemporary art and gallery operations. Candidates with experience or skills in graphic design and digital content creation will have an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Gallery Support
- Assist with general administrative duties including data entry, documentation, record management.
- Support the preparation of presentations, reports, correspondence, and other gallery materials.
- Assist with maintaining and updating artwork inventory records and related documentation.
- Support communication and coordination with artists, clients, vendors, and external partners.
- Undertake general office duties and other administrative tasks as required.
Gallery Operations & Exhibition Support
- Assist the gallery team in preparing for exhibitions, events, and programmes.
- Support exhibition logistics, including artwork documentation, preparation, and coordination.
- Assist with maintaining the gallery’s presentation and organisation.
- Provide general support during exhibition openings, gallery visits, and other events.
- Assist with research and other ongoing gallery projects.
Design & Communications Support (Where Applicable)
- Assist in preparing visual materials for exhibitions, events, and gallery communications.
- Support basic graphic design tasks, including layouts, presentations, and promotional materials.
- Assist with digital content preparation and social media-related materials where required.
Requirements
Essential
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Arts Management, Fine Arts, Design, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proactive, responsible, and willing to learn.
- Able to work collaboratively with the gallery team and manage assigned tasks.
- Interest in contemporary art and the arts industry.
Preferred
- Familiarity with design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign.
- Experience in graphic design, digital content creation, or social media content preparation.
- Previous internship, volunteer, or project experience in an arts or creative environment.
Working Conditions
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Please Note
This is an in-person internship based at the gallery. Interns may occasionally be required to assist during exhibition openings, events, or other gallery activities outside standard working hours, subject to prior arrangement.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following to art@gajahgallery.com:
- A current résumé/CV
- A portfolio of recent design work is compulsory (PDF or link to online portfolio)
- A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the gallery
Subject line: Gallery Intern Application – [Your Full Name]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Gajah Gallery reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time without prior notice.