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Gus Fisher Gallery is a centre for contemporary art in Tāmaki Makaurau and a project space for artists. It is nationally recognised for its ambitious and critically engaged programme that supports international and Aotearoa New Zealand artists through new commissions and bold exhibition making. Gus Fisher Gallery reflects the educational role of Waipapa Taumata Rau by providing a developmental stepping-stone for artists looking to transition their practice and test out new ideas.

This internship provides an opportunity for Art History and Fine Arts students currently enrolled at Waipapa Taumata Rau to gain an insight into a career in the arts sector through hands-on experience in a public art gallery. The internship will be based on site at Gus Fisher Gallery for the duration. Designed to work alongside current study commitments, the internship is offered part-time over a period of six months (e.g. November 2024 – April 2025) with the Intern ideally based at the gallery one day a week.

Capabilities

• Apply knowledge learnt through studies of contemporary arts practices and Art History to gallery work.
• Bring technical capabilities to aid the successful completion of tasks, including: Word Press, Social Media tools (Instagram, Facebook, Later, Linktree), Eventbrite, In Design, Photoshop, Sketch Up and Microsoft Word applications (some informal training can be provided). Apply written skills through research and administrative tasks pertinent to the gallery’s programme of exhibitions.
• Bring a positive, can-do and creative approach to project tasks.

Gain experience in the following areas:

• Exhibition development and delivery.
• Public programming and events.
• Marketing, communications and fundraising.
• Curatorial research and writing.
• Visitor welcoming and engagement.
• Gallery operations.

For more details, please see the position description.

To be eligible for this internship you will need to be currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree, Masters or PhD course in Art History or Fine Arts at Waipapa Taumata Rau. If you are enrolled in a conjoint degree, your major must be in Art History or Fine Arts.

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Monday 16 September 2024 to be considered.

Find out more and apply here.