Christie's 2027 Summer Internship - New York City
About The Position
Christie's 2027 Summer Internship in New York City offers a paid internship opportunity within the world's largest Art Business. This program provides a dynamic environment for interns to share ideas and creativity, foster mentor-mentee relationships, and explore various career paths at a leading auction house. Interns will gain valuable work experience, enjoy gallery tours, team-building activities, organized events, and networking opportunities. The internship promotes collaboration and excellence at the intersection of art, culture, and commerce. The position requires a commitment of 40 hours per week for 10 weeks and will be onsite at Christie's Rockefeller Center offices. The internship dates are June 7th, 2027, to August 13th, 2027. Interns will become part of a legacy that shapes the future of art and inspires new generations of art enthusiasts.
Requirements
- Rising Junior or Senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in the US at time of application (graduation date between June 2028 and June 2029)
- Must be able to participate and agree to complete the entirety of the program
- Passion for fine art, luxury and the auction industry
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity and ability to contribute ideas in a collaborative environment
Responsibilities
- General department administrative tasks as assigned by line manager
- Keeping all data up to date in Christie’s internal systems
- Assisting specialists with provenance research, managing the department library and consignor files
- Responding to inquiries from clients for condition reports, images and fact sheets
- Researching works for upcoming sales – including both traditional research, using Christie’s onsite libraries, as well as public libraries in New York City, and also online research using auction databases and other internet sources
- Assist Junior Specialists with cataloguing and condition checks for consigned property
- Supporting the proposal preparation process
- Attending “hilling” sessions, during which our specialists review works and share their knowledge
- Assist with installations for auction previews, which includes compiling, printing, and mounting lot cards for each work
- Support Analysts with client research; Artnet searches, compiling spreadsheets of competitive sales, and catalogue research for object intelligence
- Researching works – including both traditional research, using Christie’s onsite libraries, as well as public libraries in New York City, and also online research using auction databases and other internet sources
- Assist in writing copy and editing images for social media posts
- Review shipping queue daily, checking for payment and facilitating timely and compliant release of shipments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
