Curatorial & Design Internship

BROWNE ART is seeking scholars and recent graduates in art history, fine arts, or related fields who are passionate about contemporary art and art education. This educational internship offers the opportunity to deepen knowledge of contemporary curatorial practice while learning how a commercial gallery engages, educates, and builds relationships with artists, collectors, and the public.

Throughout the internship, participants will work closely with Director and Chief Curator Jovian Browne, learning from her interdisciplinary and audience-centered approach to curation, as well as her techniques to foster high-value visitor interactions that are warm and substantive. In addition, participants will learn the professional standards and practices of a contemporary commercial gallery built upon New York professional standards.


WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Position Type: Part-time educational internship.

As part of our expansion in downtown St. Petersburg, BROWNE ART operates two exhibition spaces at Station House: our main gallery on the mezzanine level and The Salon on the lobby level. Both spaces are open Tuesday–Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The intern will work primarily within BROWNE ART's digital and creative operations while spending regular time in the gallery. Opportunities include filming exhibitions and events, capturing behind-the-scenes content, working with professional photography and videography, and developing digital assets that communicate the gallery's exhibitions, artists, programming, and brand identity.

DUTIES:

This is an educational internship designed for someone who is excited by contemporary art and enjoys engaging the public in meaningful conversations about it. Interns will have access to artist interviews, research essays, curatorial materials, and exhibition planning documents, and will be expected to conduct independent research in order to develop a thorough understanding of the artists and artworks on view.

In addition to welcoming and educating visitors, the Curatorial & Art Education Intern will assist with daily administrative responsibilities, including:

  • Registering visitors in our system

  • Organizing, documenting, and labeling artworks within BROWNE ART's internal inventory and collection management systems.

  • Uploading and organizing artworks within ArtPlacer, creating digital room layouts, and assisting with virtual exhibition and artwork placement presentations.

  • ArtAssisting with the preparation and presentation of artworks to prospective buyers, collectors, and clients, including digital mockups, artwork proposals, and presentation materials.

  • Assisting with the organization, review, and preliminary evaluation of incoming artist submissions, including portfolios, artist statements, CVs, and artwork documentation.

  • Researching artists, their practices, exhibition histories, artistic backgrounds, and relevant market or cultural context.

  • Assisting with exhibition openings and gallery events

  • Maintaining accurate records of artwork titles, dimensions, mediums, dates, pricing, artist information, and availability.

  • Uploading and maintaining artist profiles, artwork images, biographical information, and related materials within BROWNE ART's website to ensure the online artist roster remains current, polished, and professionally presented.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Intellectual curiosity

  • Emotional intelligence, kindness and compassion

  • Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills

  • Warm, welcoming personality and confidence speaking with visitors

  • Willingness and ability to learn digital platforms, including Squarespace for website management and artist profiles, ArtPlacer for digital artwork placement and virtual staging, and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, and Drive) for documentation, artist records, inventory management, and internal organization. Previous experience is beneficial but not required.

  • A foundation in art history, fine arts, or a related discipline

  • Strong independent research skills

DISQUALIFICATIONS:

  • Passive “gallery sitters”

  • Habitual gossiping, unethical judgment, or discriminatory behavior

  • Lack of basic technological proficiency

  • Inconsistency

TERM & OPPORTUNITIES

BROWNE ART offers two educational internship tracks:

Seasonal Internship | 3 Months

  • Three-month commitment.

  • 3–4 days per week, with scheduling selected from Tuesday through Saturday.

Semi-Annual Internship | 6 Months

  • Six-month commitment.

  • 2 days per week, with scheduling selected from Tuesday through Sunday.

Both tracks offer hands-on professional experience, mentorship, and opportunities for continued development within a contemporary art organization.

Start Date: By arrangement with selected candidates.

Both opportunities require consistent in-person availability at the gallery. Specific working days and hours will be discussed with selected candidates.

In addition to completing this form, if available, please have your teacher or supervisor email a recommendation reflecting your performance as a student, maturity and level of commitment, aptitude, and abilities to info@browneart.co.