Paid Internship: Curatorial, Development & Administration
Shezad Dawood Studio Closing date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026
- Part time
- £25k-£30k
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
For this paid internship the candidate will be expected to support the studio team with research, archiving, writing applications, editing and proofreading across registers; updating websites, booking international travel.
This is a fixed-term 3 months contract, with a potential opportunity to be extended into a permanent part-time position. The studio is based in Hackney Wick, London.
Part-time (3 days per week), 10am-6pm, fixed-term 3 months contract | Salary range £25-27,000 pro rata. Ideal start beginning of September 2026.
Job Requirements
Essential
- MA qualification - preferably in curating, history of art or arts business
- Or BA degree in curating, history of art and arts business with 1-year minimum professional experience in the field of visual arts, or general workplace
- Demonstrable work experience in exhibition making, or arts events management
- Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines, as well as flexibility to changing priorities
- Ability to work collaboratively supporting colleagues as required
- Ability to manage budgets
- Demonstrable experience of writing, editing
- Excellent verbal communication skills and a sociable, can-do attitude
- Excellent IT skills, including: proficiency in Microsoft, Excel, Apple and Google Suites, experience using and updating databases, experience of updating websites
- Dynamic, fast learner, excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of fundraising and writing funding bids
- Experience of social media
Job Responsibilities
For this paid internship the candidate will be expected to support the studio team with research, archiving, writing applications, editing and proofreading across registers; updating websites, booking international travel.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Paid Internship: Curatorial, Development & Administration
- Salary: £25k-£30k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
If you would like to apply, please send a CV and covering letter to Karolina Svobodova [email protected] by Thursday 20th August 2026 5pm (or please reach out if you have any questions or would like any further information about the role prior to applying).
- Contact name: Karolina Svobodova
- Contact email: [email protected]