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Closing date for applications: 29 August 2025 at 6.00pmSalary: London living wageDuration: 8 months, internships will begin in October 2025 and end in May 2026Eligibility: Open to ages 18+ Looking to break into the art world? Whether it's comms and events or exhibitions and operations, these 8-month paid internships offer hands-on experience at a leading contemporary gallery.White Cube is offering two entry-level, full-time, paid internships (at London Living Wage) for emerging talent looking to gain experience in a commercial gallery environment and begin their career in the arts. The Early Careers in the Arts Internship Programme offers two distinct pathways to engage in communications, press, and events, or discover the breadth of a gallery’s operations, from exhibitions to sales. Over eight months, you’ll gain valuable skills in communications or gallery administration which can support a future career in arts, while building meaningful relationships with the team at White Cube’s London galleries.We particularly welcome applications from people who haven’t yet had opportunities to work in the art world. While a demonstrable interest and some knowledge of contemporary art and the White Cube programme are critical, we don’t expect you to have an art world network already, as this internship has been developed to help you build one. Pathway 1 -&nbsp;Communications, press and events&nbsp;A critical aspect of working in a communications department involves reading, summarising, distributing and organising press coverage, as well as researching trends, platforms, writers and publications. This pathway focuses on gaining administrative experience in these areas in a dynamic communications office responsible for promoting the White Cube brand, exhibitions and the gallery’s internationally renowned artists, via announcements, exhibitions and fairs globally.&nbsp;As part of the team, you’ll be involved in regularly reviewing and archiving media coverage, developing updates and reports, as well as supporting with press requests and compiling press kits. You’ll also join regular team meetings and support media events in the Bermondsey and Mason’s Yard galleries, including press views, photo calls and exhibition previews.&nbsp;In addition, you will work with the events department to gain an understanding of the busy White Cube calendar, including private views and special events that support each exhibition. This will include assisting with guest list management and helping the team in the delivery of events for exhibition openings. Pathway 2 - Sales, gallery operations and exhibitionsThis pathway offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across three essential areas of White Cube’s day-to-day activities:&nbsp;primary and secondary sales,&nbsp;registrars and gallery operations, and exhibitions. From supporting VIP clients during Frieze Week to assisting with exhibition planning and artist research, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of how a major commercial gallery operates.Over the course of the internship, you will:<ul><li>Collaborate with the&nbsp;sales team to assist with client research, help prepare artwork offer packs and PDFs, manage sales data, and learn how relationships with collectors are nurtured.</li><li>Support the&nbsp;secondary market department by conducting object and market research, compiling exhibition histories, tracking auction results, and contributing to sales presentations.</li><li>Join the&nbsp;exhibitions team in the logistical and creative process of producing shows, from budgeting and installation scheduling to preparing artist dossiers and participating in exhibition kick-off meetings.</li><li>Understand more about the operational side of the gallery and work with the registrars, supporting them with client service, shipping and logistical administration.&nbsp;</li></ul>You will also receive training in programmes like SketchUp, gain exposure to art fairs such as&nbsp;Frieze London, and contribute to a vibrant programme of monthly exhibition research designed to broaden your awareness of the contemporary art landscape. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

White Cube

Early careers in the arts internship programme

Closing date for applications: 26 August 2025 at 9.00amSalary: £36,900 to £40,850 including Inner London Weighting Are you passionate about fundraising and supporting an inspiring programme of artistic events, learning activities and community work? &nbsp;As we enter an exciting new stage of the Barbican’s life, there couldn’t be a better time to join us. Focussed firmly on the future, we’re working on ambitious plans to create better access to the arts, transforming our building and reimagining what an arts centre can be. Through our work on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, we’ll ensure the Barbican becomes a place where everyone belongs – where creativity, enterprise, and learning coexist, and everybody can achieve their fullest potential.We are seeking a philanthropy officer to play a key role in supporting and delivering excellent stewardship for our patrons and most generous individual donors. From dance and film, to music, theatre and visual arts the philanthropy team works across the whole of our ambitious and joyful cross-arts programme, giving you the chance to share the best of the Barbican with our closest supporters.This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to build on their experience of relationship management and develop their career in fundraising while contributing to the work of an exciting multi-arts venue at a key point of change for the organisation. The successful candidate will be supported to gain experience across all aspects of individual giving, and to develop themselves as an ambitious and high-achieving fundraiser. The Barbican offers an excellent range of staff benefits full details can be found on our website. ResponsibilitiesThe philanthropy officer will be the main point of contact in the philanthropy team, primarily account managing our lower-level patrons and supporting the stewardship and recruitment of higher level donors. Alongside the delivery of our patrons scheme, they will lead on all individual giving events and manage the philanthropy team’s participation in development-wide events such as exhibition private views. The philanthropy officer also provides key administrative support to the philanthropy team, keeping track of financial reconciliation, preparing invoices, and managing accurate income data in our customer relationship management (CRM) platform Spektrix. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of developing great donor or stakeholder relationships, both in person and in writing</li><li>Ability to manage income and expenditure budgets, especially toward financial reconciliation</li><li>Professional and persuasive written and verbal communication skills (on the phone and in person) including ability to prepare concise written or financial reports</li><li>Ability to take on new systems/databases to record and analyse data, especially in a CRM context</li><li>Good attention to detail with and strong organisational skills</li><li>Energised and flexible attitude toward working with colleagues and stakeholders in all types of interactions and ability to work calmly under pressure</li><li>Ability to demonstrate discretion and confidentiality</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and interest in fundraising and the arts</li><li>Experience of planning and delivering events</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working in a fundraising or marketing team</li><li>Experience of working with Box Office or ticketing systems</li><li>Understanding of GDPR, UK Gift Aid rules, the Data Protection Act, VAT rules, and other relevant legislation concerning fundraising</li><li>Experience of Patron programmes in the arts or fundraising for education</li></ul> Additional informationOur core values are: inclusive, connected, sustainable, joyful and daring. As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of staff within the Barbican we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from groups that are currently underrepresented, including people from the Global Majority and D/deaf and disabled people. We want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Barbican Centre

Philanthropy officer

2 Event Management / Curation Opportunities