About the Gallery
Marc Straus Gallery, founded in 2011, is a contemporary art gallery with spaces in the Lower
East Side and Tribeca.
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented intern to work with our sales team, research the
secondary market, and learn how to do PR outreach. This is an opportunity to see how a
working gallery sells art, builds its market, and shares its program with the press.
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented intern to work with our sales team, research the
secondary market, and learn how to do PR outreach. This is an opportunity to see how a
working gallery sells art, builds its market, and shares its program with the press. The position
will be at Marc Straus Gallery in New York, NY, 2 days per week. This is a for-credit internship
open to currently enrolled students.
Responsibilities
Sales support
Assist the sales team with client inquiries, follow-ups, and collector correspondence
Prepare price lists, availability sheets, and PDF presentations for artworks
Help coordinate image requests, condition reports, and shipping details for sales
Support exhibition openings, art fairs, and private viewings as needed
Secondary market research
Research auction results and private sale data for artists represented by or related to the
gallery
Track comparable sales, price trends, and provenance for secondary market works
Compile research into clear summaries and spreadsheets for the sales team
Identify works coming to market that may interest the gallery or its collectors
Verify artwork details such as dimensions, medium, edition, exhibition history, and literature
PR outreach
Learn how the gallery builds press and media relationships around exhibitions and artists
Help research and maintain press and media contact lists
Assist with drafting press materials and outreach emails to editors, writers, and critics
Track press coverage and outreach follow-ups
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in school, with approval to earn academic credit for the internship
Studying art history, business, arts administration, or a related field (preferred, not
required)
Strong research skills and close attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Genuine interest in contemporary art and the art market
What You'll Gain
Direct exposure to how a contemporary gallery sells and places artwork
Practical training in secondary market research and artwork valuation
Hands-on experience learning how to do PR outreach for exhibitions and artists
Mentorship from experienced gallery professionals
Academic credit
Professional contacts and a strong reference for a career in the arts
Role requirements
Required skills
Strong research skills and close attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Genuine interest in contemporary art and the art market
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