Art Jameel offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities, internships and full time roles which allow team members to enrich and develop their love of the arts while contributing to skills and talents to the Centre.
Our curatorial and educational programmes provide avenues for working with talented regional and international arts professionals. Throughout the year a variety of roles may become available, both in front-facing positions as well as behind the scenes.
The Art Jameel Internship at Jameel Arts Centre is an annual internship scheme offering departmental work placements and bespoke learning opportunities for UAE-based practitioners interested in pursuing careers in the creative field.
The Internship Programme takes an embedded and hands-on approach to mentorship, providing intern’s the opportunity to gain experience in Exhibitions, Learning, Library, Visual Design, or Events. The annual internship programme runs from September to December.
Objectives
This programme includes the following key components:
Monthly Seminar Sessions – monthly roundtable sessions led by each department, enabling interns to learn more about the career paths and work of an arts organisation like Art Jameel
Field Trips – exclusive visits to local exhibitions, artist studios, film screenings, and so on, fostering industry knowledge and networking opportunities
Mentorship – regular one-on-one sessions with supervisors to discuss each intern’s interests, career goals, and answer any questions, an opportunity to gain and share new insights, advice, and direction
Assessment – two feedback and assessment sessions allowing for interns and supervisors alike to reflect on their experiences and develop further the programme
Qualifications required
Candidates are selected based on merit, growing expertise and commitment to their career path via a rigorous committee-led screening and interview process.
Applications for the Fall Cycle of Art Jameel’s Internship Programme at Jameel Arts Centre is now closed.
If you are interested in internship opportunities in our sister centre in Jeddah, please visit the Hayy Jameel website to learn more.
Get an inside scoop on Art Jameel’s dynamism through our volunteer programme! Arts enthusiasts and those looking to explore creative career paths are encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities in our sister centre in Jeddah, please visit the Hayy Jameel website to learn more.
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