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Internships

Applications for Semester 1, 2012, internships closed on 30 March 2012. A second round of internships will be offered in Semester 2 and in summer 2012/13, pending available projects.

The following guidelines and information are of a general nature only.

Guidelines

  • Internships are generally available only to currently enrolled tertiary-level students.
  • Priority is given to students enrolled in museum studies, art history, visual arts, art education or arts administration courses, and in particular to those students for whom an internship is a course requirement.
  • Preference is given to students enrolled in educational institutions in New South Wales.

Information for applicants

  • Internships at the Art Gallery of NSW are greatly sought after by many people, which makes the application process highly competitive.
  • Each application will be assessed on its merits.
  • Your application should respond to one of the calls for interns listed below. Please read the description carefully and address the selection criteria in your cover letter.
  • Successful applicants will be subject to an interview to further determine their suitability.
  • Successful applicants may be subject to security clearance and working-with-children checks.

How to apply

1. Download the application form (when available), print it and complete it.

2. Send the following:

  • Completed application form
  • Covering letter, clearly addressing the selection criteria
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Contact details of two referees (recent or current lecturers/tutors recommended)
  • Any other documents from your educational institution supporting your case for internship and detailing internship requirements

to:

Tertiary programs co-ordinator
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery Road
The Domain Sydney NSW 2000
tertiary@ag.nsw.gov.au

Internships on speculation

The Gallery is generally unable to take on interns who apply on speculation – that is, for an internship outside of specified opportunities. However, if you have a proposal for a specific project for which you possess specialised skills/experience, the Gallery can take it under consideration. You should outline your proposed project in as much detail as possible, nominating the specific department with which your project could sit (eg, curatorial, public programs, conservation, marketing) and demonstrating your relevant skills and experience.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong familiarity with the Gallery, its collections, operations and structure.