Gallery Internship (Preparator & Digital Focus)

Art Intern (Preparator & Digital Focus)
Richard Norton Gallery
Merchandise Mart, Chicago

About the Gallery
Richard Norton Gallery specializes in American and European Impressionist and Modern paintings, drawings, and sculptures from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The gallery offers a wide range of services including consultation, appraisal, consignment, and the purchase of artwork. Located in downtown Chicago at the world-renowned Merchandise Mart, the gallery offers interns the opportunity to work within a professional, working gallery at the center of Chicago’s art and design community.

About the Internship
Richard Norton Gallery is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Art Intern to join our team in downtown Chicago.
Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting artwork preparation, photography, and digital documentation, working closely with the gallery assistant, director, and owner.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with preparatory and registrar duties including cataloguing, documentation, and artwork storage

• Handle artwork safely and professionally, including cutting, matting, and conservation-related tasks

• Photograph artwork, edit images using Adobe Photoshop, and assist with digital documentation and organization of artwork records

Skills & Requirements

• Computer proficiency, including Adobe Photoshop and basic graphic design

• Camera skills for photographing artwork

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Clear, professional communication skills, including interaction with both team members and clients

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Professional demeanor, reliability, and willingness to learn

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds

• Comfort working on your feet and handling framed and unframed artwork

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience with art handling, preparatory work, or registrar-related tasks

• Familiarity with conservation or studio practices

Time Commitment

• 8–16 hours per week during business hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Commitment of 3–4 months

• Internships occur on a rolling basis and align with the academic calendar

• Internship may be eligible for college credit

How to Apply
Prospective interns should contact the gallery directly at audrey@richardnortongallery.com with the subject line “Gallery Intern Position” and an attached résumé.