Internships

The Gallery 400 internship program welcomes UIC undergraduate students who want to broaden their education and professional experience by working at one of the nation’s most vibrant university galleries, showcasing work at the leading edge of contemporary art, architecture, and design. Working collaboratively under the guidance of the Gallery’s staff, interns assist in regular gallery work, ranging from curatorial research, programming, visitor services, and special projects to administrative roles. Our internship program provides hands-on opportunities to learn directly from arts professionals and to connect with professionals in various Chicago cultural institutions.

Our internships are funded by Federal Work Study, and interns are paid through the UIC Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Award (CURA). To be eligible for CURA, UIC students must have Federal Work-Study included in their 2026-2027 financial aid award. You are required to submit proof of your Federal Work Study award in your application. See how to view your financial aid award notification here. Internships require a commitment of 7 hours per week and typically last a semester to a year. A major in art history or fine art is not required. Academic credit can be arranged.

Archives Intern

Gallery 400 seeks an intern interested in organizing the Gallery’s history in our physical and digital archives. You will recover, organize, and make public the documentation of our events and exhibitions from the Gallery’s former website. The new website that Gallery 400 launched in March 2021 is designed to document the Gallery’s history in detail. It builds on extensive archival documentation undertaken in 2011 and 2012. With mentorship from Gallery 400 staff, the intern will gain experience in archival organization, documentation, operational practices, and web content management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reupload high-resolution exhibition installation photos to the Gallery’s website; edit and reformat fragmented materials on the website
• Maintain and organize the Gallery’s physical archive
• Attend openings and select events (including occasional evenings and weekends), as needed
• Staff the front desk regularly
• Performs other related work as needed

DESIRED SKILLS

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and strong editorial skills for web content management
• Knowledge of web content management, Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign preferred
• Strong writing and proofreading skills

TO APPLY: Submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of your Federal Work Study award in a single PDF.

Communications Internship

The Communications Intern assists the Communications team in creating visibility for Gallery 400’s exhibitions and programs, attracting new audiences and retaining our current ones through print and digital platforms. Together with the Communications Graduate Staffer, you will strategically produce marketing and promotional materials for exhibitions and programs. With excellent editorial and digital skills and attention to detail, the intern follows the Gallery’s style guide and uses our design templates to ensure consistency and accuracy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and distribute physical and digital marketing materials across Instagram, Facebook, and designated on-campus sites
• Devise engaging content for social media, including reels and interviews
• Maintain and update the Gallery’s website, ensuring consistent communication across all platforms
• Attend openings and select events (including occasional evenings and weekends), as needed
• Staff the front desk regularly
• Performs other related work as needed

DESIRED SKILLS

• Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite
• A high degree of organization, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading and copyediting skills (grammar, punctuation, typography, style)
• Familiarity with social media and marketing platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Mailchimp

TO APPLY: Submit a résumé, cover letter, and proof of your Federal Work Study award in a single PDF.