Organizer Information
The Kunstpalais is the museum for international contemporary art of the city of Erlangen, Germany, presenting four to six changing exhibitions per year across roughly 500 m² of exhibition space. It is the successor institution to the Städtische Galerie Erlangen, which has been housed since 1974 in the Palais Stutterheim, a baroque building constructed between 1728 and 1730 in the center of the city. Following a two-year renovation, the Kunstpalais reopened in 2010 under founding director Claudia Emmert with more than 500 m² of exhibition space across the ground floor and basement of the Palais Stutterheim. Its exhibition programme focuses on relevant positions within the international contemporary art scene that connect to contemporary discourse within and beyond the art world, with particular attention to conceptual links to literature, philosophy, and film, supported by interdisciplinary accompanying programmes. The museum is also home to the Städtische Sammlung Erlangen, a municipal collection of more than 4,500 works including prints, multiples, and artists' books.
Title & Description
Kunstpalais Erlangen Intern (m/f/d), full-time or alongside studies
The Kunstpalais is seeking an intern starting October 2026 to support its team across the range of museum work. The internship is aimed at those interested in contemporary art who want to get to know the many facets of museum work and gain valuable practical experience in a lively, professional environment. Responsibilities span press and public relations, exhibition installation and organization, art education and mediation support, research, and administrative tasks. In return, the museum offers insight into areas such as exhibition conception and catalogue production, the opportunity to work independently and contribute one's own ideas, and a qualified reference letter (Arbeitszeugnis) at the end of the internship.
The Role Overview
- Position Type: Internship, full-time or alongside studies (part-time compatible with coursework)
- Contract Type: Internship, minimum 8 weeks
- Salary: Paid internship (specific amount not stated in the source)
- Department / Programme: Kunstpalais Erlangen, Museum for Contemporary Art, City of Erlangen
- Working Hours: Minimum 25 hours per week
Position & Tasks
- Press and public relations work
- Support in exhibition installation and organization
- Assistance with art education and mediation (Kunstvermittlung)
- Research tasks
- Administrative tasks
Categories
- Arts Administration
- Exhibition Management
- Museum Education
- Press & Communications
- Research
Eligibility
- Students of art history, art education/mediation, humanities, or a comparable field
- Knowledge of contemporary art
- Good IT skills, especially in MS Office
- Organizational talent, initiative, and teamwork ability
Program Benefits
- Paid internship (amount not specified)
- Interesting field of work within a committed, professional team
- Insight into areas such as exhibition conception and catalogue production
- Opportunity to work independently and contribute own ideas
- A qualified reference letter (qualifiziertes Arbeitszeugnis)
- Health/medical insurance, dental/vision coverage, pension contributions, vacation days, statutory holidays, and other standard benefits: Not specified in the source
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Send application (cover letter and CV) by email to Maria Deeb at maria.deeb@stadt.erlangen.de.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: Ongoing
- Internship start: October 2026
Location
Kunstpalais, Marktplatz 1, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Additional Details
- Minimum internship duration is 8 weeks
- Minimum working hours are 25 hours per week