INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
Starting December 2026

 

Temporary Gallery.Centre for Contemporary Art in Cologne is looking for curious and committed interns who are studying art history, art studies, philosophy or a related subject and would like to gain insight into exhibition organisation, art education, and press and public relations. We are particularly interested in students who have an interest in contemporary art and art theory and possess strong organisational skills.

There are currently two internship positions available. The first will accompany our project series KOSTÜMWERKSTATT. The second position will support an upcoming exhibition at Temporary Gallery aimed primarily at children.

Temporary Gallery is a non-profit institution for contemporary art in Cologne. Founded as an art association in 2009, it was directed by art historian and curator Regina Barunke from 2012 onwards. In January 2019, Aneta Rostkowska took over as director of the gallery. In collaboration with its guests, the institution develops contemporary, often interdisciplinary questions through its exhibitions and extensive accompanying programmes. These encourage a reflective distance from emerging art movements and open up new ways of thinking. The institution is committed to both the international and local art scenes and fosters synergies between artistic and curatorial projects in and around Cologne. Its work is shaped by an in-depth exploration of local and global socioeconomic contexts and close collaboration with theorists and practitioners—not only from the field of contemporary art. In 2018, the institution received the ADKV-ART COLOGNE Award. In 2025, it was awarded the *Weststern Förderpreis für Gesellschaftliches Engagement und gemeinschaftliche Teilhabe (Weststern Award for Civic Engagement and Community Participation).

Internship Duration:
Internship 1: Starting December 2026, approx. 3 months, 2–3 days per week
Internship 2: Starting January 2027, approx. 3 months, 2–3 days per week

Responsibilities:
Assisting with exhibition preparation and organisation; supporting the running of events.
Supporting press and public relations
Assisting with office administration, membership services and database maintenance; conducting research and archival work

Requirements:
Knowledge of and interest in contemporary art
Fluency in written and spoken German and English; ability to work independently, flexibly and accurately IT skills (Mac OS X, MS Office, Excel) are desirable

The internship must be a required internship, an internship undertaken alongside your studies, or an internship intended for career orientation. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer internship remuneration. However, an expense allowance may be provided.

We look forward to receiving your application!
Please send your CV and cover letter to Baptist Ohrtmann (bo@temporarygallery.org).