Internship in the Royal Academy of Arts Artistic Programmes Department Three days per week for April and May 7.20 per hour The Royal Academy s Artistic Programmes Department is offering an internship opportunity within their Art Sales team. If you are a current postgraduate student or a recent graduate and you are looking for an interesting opportunity to immerse yourself in the art world, this may be for you. The closing date is midday on Tuesday 22 March and interviews will be held on Wednesday 30 March. The successful candidate must be available to start on 4 th April 2016. About the Royal Academy of Arts The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) is one of the UK s foremost arts institution, famous for its world class exhibitions including Van Gogh, Anish Kapoor, and David Hockney. Its purpose is to be a clear, strong voice for art and artists. Its public programme promotes the creation, study and enjoyment of art and architecture to a wide range of audiences through exhibitions, education and debate. The RA is going through its most radical development in its history. In 2018 (our 250 th Anniversary) we will open a brand new building, a campus uniting Burlington House on Piccadilly with Burlington Gardens. This will include a new suite of galleries and first class learning facilities, including a new Education centre and a 300 seat auditorium. We will be a 2.5 acre site dedicated to the exhibition, creation and debate of the arts. About Art Sales Art Sales is an initiative launched by the Royal Academy in October 2014. The RA has historically always sold art through the Summer Exhibition but the Arts Sales initiative now gives visitors the opportunity to buy unique works of art from us all year round. Works are sold online, by phone, or in person via our exhibitions of work in the Keeper s House. Each exhibition is co-curated by an Academician with assistance from our own curatorial team. Our onsite exhibitions offer vital opportunities for professional artists to sell their work, with contributors ranging from world-famous RAs to recent Schools graduates at the very start of their careers. We are particularly proud of RA Editions; these original prints are produced by artists in partnership with the RA Schools, which receives all profits, enabling future artistic talent to be nurtured. https://shop.royalacademy.org.uk/artsales/ The role The intern will assist the Art Sales team, consisting of the Arts Sales Programme Curator and the Art Sales Coordinator. We are looking for a bright, motivated and resourceful recent graduate, or current postgraduate student, who is eager to gain experience of working in a fast paced and
dynamic environment in a world-renowned arts institution. A willingness to learn and muck in, first class attention to detail, a professional and friendly telephone and email manner, along with an organised and pragmatic approach to tasks is essential. The RA provides a half-price discount at the RA restaurant (not between 12-2pm), half price at the cafe and 20% discount at the RA Shop. Other benefits include free access to all RA Exhibitions and free entry to many exhibitions in major London galleries. Skills and experience that you need An interest in the Royal Academy of Arts and contemporary art An understanding of limited edition prints is an advantage Interest in or awareness of art selling websites Excellent customer service Willing to learn how to handle artworks Ability to carry out physical work at times with the packing and moving of artworks Diligent, organised, confident, and willing to learn What would be gained from this internship? The opportunity to observe and learn key skills within the Art Sector, this internship offers fantastic introductory knowledge of art fairs, exhibition preparation, and arts administration that would benefit anybody looking to start a career in these areas. This role would enable the candidate to also gain specific knowledge in contemporary art and print production as well as being trained in the handling of works on paper and framed artworks. Apply To apply, please send a completed application form to recruitment@royalacademy.org.uk
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT: Artistic Programmes REPORTS TO: Art Sales Programme Curator MAIN OBJECTIVE To assist the Artistic Programmes team and in particular the Art Sales Programme Curator with the organisation, logistics and implementation of the Art Sales initiative and exhibitions programme. MAIN DUTIES Sales Support Customer facing support in dealing with Art Sales enquiries and orders. Assist the Art Sales Coordinator with maintaining the secure storage of artworks in the Viewing Studio. Support with the handling and packing of sold artworks. (Training will be given). Assist with customer collections of artworks and producing collection receipts. Assist with the preparation for the London Original Print Fair. Assist with customer enquiries and process sales on the London Original Print Fair stand. (Training will be given). Exhibition Support Assist the Art Sales Coordinator with the administration and care of the collection and delivery of artworks via external transport agents for Keeper s House exhibitions and displays. Support the Art Sales Programme Curator and Art Sales Coordinator during the installation and de-installation of exhibitions and displays in the Keeper s House. Assist with Art Sales selling and exhibition events at the RA. Assist with the packing and condition checking of artwork to be returned to artists after the close of the current exhibition. General administrative support Support with maintaining existing administrative systems for Art Sales. Replenish printed List of Works and promotional materials in the Keeper s House. Ad hoc administrative duties where applicable. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES Excellent interpersonal and communication skills first- class written and oral skills, attention to detail, patience, tact and a confident manner Demonstrable aptitude with MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, advancedlevel user and experience of databases Good team player willingness to work closely with colleagues in providing a high quality service
Proactive in approach and resourceful Hard work ethic, willingness to go the extra mile and take pride in work An interest in visual arts and an understanding of the work and objectives of the Royal Academy of Arts