Creative Innovation Intern

Internship Opportunity at Platform Stockholm

Period: September 2024 - January 2025

Platform Stockholm is a key player at the intersection of contemporary art and digital innovation, located in the vibrant Lövholmen area, south of Södermalm in Stockholm. Our mission is multifaceted, focusing on providing artists with workspace, running an avant-garde gallery, and pioneering digital systems within the arts sector.

We are now seeking an intern to join our team for a pivotal role that encompasses gallery production and studio administration. This internship is unique, offering an in-depth educational experience within an operational art organization. We are committed to educational growth and offer this position as part of an academic program, ensuring it is a rewarding component of the intern's educational journey.

Internship Highlights:

During this period, Platform Stockholm, in collaboration with our sister organization Aldea in Norway, will conduct an artistic research program and produce two group shows. This initiative will allow the intern to engage deeply with both the technological aspects of international collaboration and the hands-on processes involved in constructing, managing, and deinstalling contemporary fine arts exhibitions. It's a rare opportunity to gain comprehensive insight into both the artistic and operational sides of running successful international art exhibitions.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Gallery Production: Oversee the production of gallery shows, manage budgets, marketing, and logistical tasks. Work with our Curatron program to contribute to the development of our exhibition operations.

2. Studio Administration: Handle administrative duties for our artist studios, including contract organization, bureaucracy management, social relations, and system refinements.

3. Artistic Research Program & Group Shows: Participate in the planning and execution of our artistic research program and the production of two group shows, providing a holistic view of the intricacies involved in international art exhibitions.

Qualifications:

• A background related to Fine Arts, Cultural Studies, Business Administration, Economics, or a similar field, with a keen interest in the cultural sector and organizational development.
• A passion for contemporary art and a dedication to contributing to the evolution of art infrastructure.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills, capable of thriving in a culturally diverse setting.
• Proficiency in English, with outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• It is meriting to have experience or a strong interest in CMS systems, coding, and digital culture.

Application Materials:

Interested candidates should submit:

• A cover letter detailing your interest in the internship, relevant experiences, and envisioned contributions to Platform Stockholm.
• A current resume.

Application Deadline: August 31st, 2024

Please email your application to [email protected] with "Internship at Platform" as the subject line.

Join us for an enriching internship experience at Platform Stockholm, where you will contribute to and learn from our innovative approach to contemporary art and digital systems. This is a unique chance to immerse yourself in the operational, artistic, and technological realms of the international contemporary art scene.