Art Gallery Intern

Location: Somerset Road, Singapore

Role: Art Gallery Intern

Job Type: Part-Time

Working Hours: 9.00am to 2.00pm / 2.00pm to 7.00pm

About Us

MCQ Land is a fast-growing real estate development startup dedicated to creating spaces that harmonize nature, design, and sanctuary. Beyond property development, we celebrate artistry and creative expression through curated gallery experiences in our portfolio properties that connect artists, collectors, and the community.

We're looking for an Art Gallery Intern to support our gallery team in day-to-day operations, client engagement, and event coordination. This is a hands-on opportunity for anyone passionate about art and design to gain practical exposure in gallery management and creative business operations within a dynamic startup environment.

What You'll Do

You'll work alongside our founders and creative team to ensure the smooth running of the gallery and contribute to both operational and creative functions.

Gallery Operations

• Support daily gallery operations including opening/closing duties, upkeep of artwork displays, and maintaining an inviting environment for visitors.
• Assist with cataloguing artworks, updating artist records, and managing inventory databases.
• Coordinate logistics for deliveries, installations, and deinstallations of artworks.
• Ensure the gallery and exhibition spaces reflect MCQ Land's brand and design ethos.

Sales & Client Engagement

• Prospecting potential clients and assisting in sales of artworks.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with artists, collectors, and visitors.
• Understand and respond to client preferences, assisting them in selecting artworks that match their aesthetic and practical needs.
• Support in handling client enquiries, both in person and online.

Events & Exhibitions

• Assist with the preparation and execution of art exhibitions, private previews, and curated gallery events.
• Attend art fairs and community events to represent MCQ Land's creative initiatives and connect with partners.
• Support marketing and communications efforts, including photography, social media posts, and event content creation.

Administrative & Creative Support

• Prepare artwork information sheets, price lists, and exhibition materials.
• Update CRM and contact databases.
• Use AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini) for drafting captions, event copy, or exhibition texts.
• Contribute ideas to improve gallery presentation, visitor experience, and community engagement.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an enthusiastic, art-loving individual who enjoys working in a creative environment. You should be:

• Passionate about art, design, and culture.
• Friendly, articulate, and confident in engaging with visitors.
• Organized, reliable, and attentive to detail.
• Comfortable multitasking and managing light administrative duties.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and eager to learn AI productivity tools.
• Able to commit to consistent part-time hours and occasional evening or weekend events.

Why Join Us?

As an Art Gallery Intern, you'll gain firsthand exposure to the workings of an emerging gallery and the creative business ecosystem behind it. You'll work closely with our founders, learn about art sales, curation, and event management, and contribute directly to shaping visitor experiences. The best-performing intern who demonstrates the right aptitude and attitude will secure a full-time role with MCQ.

This role is ideal for students or young professionals who want to deepen their understanding of the art world while working in a collaborative, design-driven environment.

If you're proactive, personable, and passionate about art — we'd love to have you join us.