Art Gallery Internship Madrid

  Spain

• Madrid: 
Madrid

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Commencing every Monday year long

Description: Through Best Programs two Madrid galleries offer art lovers and business-savvy students alike an insider's peek at the inner-workings of the art world through internships.

"I would say most people have a different idea of how the art world functions before they get in here and see it for themselves," said Maria Gomez, the Madrid art curator of exhibitions at one gallery. "It's an eye opener for people to see how hard we work."

If you are currently searching for an internship which shows how art galleries are owned and operated these internships and volunteer positions are available. Interns typically work part-time for 3 to 6 months on tasks ranging from installing artwork to speaking with visitors. The unpaid internships provide valuable work and social experiences and introduce students to the professional side of the fine art world in an international setting.

"Even though internships are educational, they also produce a product on time," Gomez said. "I think this exhibition is pretty intellectually engaging and challenging."

The galleries provide challenge through a broad internship program, said one gallery owner. Interns work on marketing and some advertising design in addition to helping with exhibitions and other gallery tasks, he said.

While business majors can learn marketing and sales techniques from the internship, artists will also benefit, gaining a chance to make contacts and begin their career.

Gomez clarified "Approaching a gallery (with work) is an art in and of itself. I hope interns take away an understanding of business and the business of art. Our gallery interns will handle large exhibitions such as one we are organizing in the US for 2008. Interns need to be energetic, easy, down-to-earth people to work with. They don't need a special skills or prior experience."

The gallery plans to accept two interns for the spring semester, although more may be needed, Gomez said. Interested students should apply at least 8 weeks ahead of time.

"You get to meet a lot of people in the art world, work with the public and learn how to speak about art," said Maria del Mar Bermúdez, a University of Madrid senior. "I hope to gain a career in the art world afterwards. My cousin continued interning for four years and now works as assistant curator at a museum. You learn a lot about presenting yourself and professionalism." she added.

Highlights:
* Activities program, free-time activities club, discounts on excursions, free-language interchanges with Spaniards
* 2 to 4 week language course, centrally located, up-market private language academy which specializes in the teaching of Spanish
* Intern placement in your pre-selected field of interest
* Internet and wifi access at our language school
* Inexpensive or free lodging coordination service
* Personal service
* Limited bureaucracy
* Very competitive pricing

Qualifications:
* Intermediate level of Spanish required except for English language companies.
* University studies or experience in field of interest.
* 18 years of age.
* Ability to commit for 2 to 3 months.

Cost in US$: $2040-$2260

Personal expenses, travel, and lodging costs are the participant's responsibility.

Salary / Pay: Full coverage insurance is included.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

BEST Programs's Mission Statement: BEST Program offers economic and packaged programs which team language learning through content-based workshops, focussed instruction and practical work experience in Europe. BEST was founded to provide interesting and flexible cultural experiences with native language models to participants from around the world in 1990.

Year Founded: 1990