Organizer Information
The internship is offered by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the central bank of the Netherlands, responsible for financial stability, monetary policy implementation, and promoting sustainable prosperity within the Dutch economy. Beyond its financial mandate, DNB also maintains a significant commitment to cultural engagement through its corporate art collection. This collection is curated as part of the institution’s broader strategy to foster an inspiring, reflective, and socially connected working environment.
Within DNB, the art program is integrated into “De Nieuwe Schatkamer” (The New Treasury), a recently renovated headquarters space that opened in early 2025. This space functions both as a workplace and a semi-public cultural platform where contemporary art is exhibited and made accessible to visitors. DNB’s collection is described as experimental, innovative, and idiosyncratic, reflecting its ambition to connect institutional identity with contemporary artistic discourse. The organization collaborates with museums, cultural institutions, and academic bodies such as the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten and participates in networks like VBCN and IACCCA.
Title & Description
Art Committee Internship – Management and Preservation (Contemporary Corporate Art Collection)
This internship offers an opportunity for Bachelor or Master students interested in contemporary art, collection management, and institutional cultural programming to gain hands-on experience within a leading corporate art collection. The internship is embedded in DNB’s Art Committee team and focuses on both the administrative and public-facing dimensions of collection management.
Interns will engage with a dynamic program that combines curatorial support, collection care, communication, and visitor interaction. A significant part of the role takes place in the exhibition space of The New Treasury, where the intern will interact directly with visitors, support exhibition presentation, and contribute to the safety and presentation of artworks. Alongside this public engagement, interns will also participate in backend collection work including documentation, loans, logistics, and exhibition production support.
The internship is designed as a learning-intensive position within a small interdisciplinary team that includes a registrar/collection manager, curator, and producer/programme maker. It provides exposure to both the operational and conceptual aspects of managing a contemporary art collection within a major financial institution.
The Role Overview
- Type: Internship (staff and support role)
- Contract Duration: 4–6 months
- Working Hours: 36 hours per week
- Salary/Allowance: €650 gross per month (based on a full-time 36-hour week)
- Reporting Structure: Art Committee team (Registrar/Collection Manager, Curator, Producer/Programme Maker)
- Workplace: Hybrid internal institutional environment with public-facing exhibition space
- Department: The New Treasury (DNB Headquarters Cultural Program)
Position & Tasks
Interns will contribute to a broad range of operational and cultural activities, including:
- Supporting communication outputs related to the art collection (website, intranet, online catalogue, visual/text content)
- Assisting with licensing, loan requests, and documentation processes
- Supporting logistics such as artwork relocation, restoration coordination, and collection management
- Participating in inventory processes and acquisition support
- Assisting in the production and organization of exhibitions within the management and conservation context
- Acting as a visitor-facing representative in exhibition spaces, including guiding visitors and ensuring artwork safety
- Supporting guided tours, public programs, and cultural events
- Attending external cultural events such as openings and art fairs
- Engaging with artists, institutions, and stakeholders as a point of contact
- Optional research in collection management and preservation practices
Categories
- Visual Art (Contemporary Art)
- Curatorial Practice
- Collection Management / Archiving
- Cultural Heritage Management
- Exhibition Production
- Arts Administration
- Public Programming
Eligibility
- Bachelor's or Master students (or recently enrolled in relevant programs)
- Interested in contemporary art and corporate collections
- Available for 4–6 months starting September (or earlier)
- Able to work 36 hours per week
- Comfortable in both administrative and public-facing roles
- Demonstrating a “hands-on” practical working attitude
- Affinity with collection management and preservation practices
The opportunity is open internationally, although it is based in Amsterdam and requires on-site presence.
Program Benefits
- Monthly internship stipend of €650 (gross)
- Full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs (if no annual travel pass is available)
- Access to internal training, workshops, and institutional sports facilities
- Work laptop and flexible working arrangements
- Integration into JongDNB network (professional and social activities for young employees)
- Exposure to a major corporate art collection and institutional cultural program
- Direct experience with curatorial, registrar, and exhibition production workflows
- Networking opportunities with artists, institutions, and cultural stakeholders
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- CV (curriculum vitae)
- Motivation letter (maximum 500 words)
- Supporting application information as requested by DNB recruitment
The motivation letter should include:
- Clear motivation for applying
- Understanding of a typical internship day
- Relevant skills and personal strengths
A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required after selection. No judicial screening is required for initial application.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 29 June 2026
- Start Date: September 2026 (or earlier, flexible)
- Duration: 4–6 months
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Additional Details
This internship combines cultural work within a highly institutional and financial environment, offering a rare intersection between contemporary art practice and corporate collection management. The role is particularly suited to candidates seeking experience in museum-like collection administration, but within a corporate context rather than a traditional museum structure.
The position also includes significant public engagement responsibilities, making it suitable for candidates interested in both behind-the-scenes archival work and direct audience interaction. The working environment emphasizes innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and social engagement through art.