Gallery 1957 Internship

Opportunity type:  Internship

For: Different creatives

Deadline: 19/07/24

Rewards: Salary, work experience

Location Eligibility: Ghana

About this opportunity

Gallery 1957 are seeking two energetic and competent interns with a strong interest in contemporary art, as part of their newly launched Internship Programme. These interns will assist with daily operations and understudy the coordinators and managers at the various departments in Gallery 1957, Accra, for a three-month period.

Date and Term: Start July 23rd 2024, full-time, fixed-term, 3 months.
Location: Gallery 1957, Accra, Ghana
Hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11 am – 7 pm, 45-minute lunch break. Interns may also be required to work additional hours from time to time.
Reports to: The communications manager and the residency manager.
Salary: Remuneration will be discussed with potential candidates who reach the interview stage.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assist with the daily operations of the gallery with the residency manager
• Assist with with art fair applications and communication materials
•  Support the residency manager with budgets and costs for artists-in-residence
• Assist the communications manager with drafting social media posts and monitoring of all social media accounts
• Assist in daily monitoring of the gallery’s info@gallery1957.com email account
• Support with Gallery exhibition openings and special events
• As part of the final month, the intern is required to write a report based on knowledge gained and submit it before the last week of his/her internship.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of a diploma in Art History, Arts Management, or related field strongly preferred
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good organisational skills and detail-driven
• Must be a great team player, fast learner, and trustworthy person
• Ability to multi-task and manage time properly
• Strong knowledge on the use of social media and graphic design applications, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Canva
• Must be computer literate and will be trained on the use of Artlogic and Dropbox.
• Ability and interest in maintaining a thorough understanding of the Gallery’s mission and vision

Rewards

• Possibility of being hired for a role with the gallery after the internship has ended.
• Monthly salary

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to creatives based in Ghana.

Fee

Free

How to Apply

Interested and suitable candidates should send their CVs to tatyana@gallery1957.com

All questions regarding this award should be sent to tatyana@gallery1957.com