Internships & Volunteers

No Longer Empty is a not for profit organization that transforms empty storefronts into public art exhibitions. Co-founded and curated by Manon Slome (former curator at Guggenheim and the Chelsea Art Museum) and Asher Remy-Toledo (of his own Remy Toledo Gallery and ART Projects), we have "pop-up" exhibitions about each month (read our NY Times article here).

We are committed to providing a meaningful and challenging internship or volunteer experience. There is a lot to be learned about curating, installing/de-installing and promoting an exhibition especially on such a quick turnaround.

Ideal Candidate: Interns should be self-starters, creative, resourceful, proactive and organized in their specific talent that matches our organization’s needs. Taking self-initiative is necessary for working in a creative and flexible working environment. Interns will join a committee (listed below) to accomplish certain goals.

All backgrounds are welcomed (artists, planners, fashion, architecture, finance, journalism)
 
Areas of Interest: We are seeking a number of dedicated interns for specific roles to help sustain the organization.

1. Design and Merchandising-graphic design skills necessary for invitations, signage, displays, flyers, website etc
2. Event and Program planning- help manage events and come up with new programs etc
3. Grant Writing and Fundraising- research grants and other fund raising opportunities and collaboration
4. Project/Exhibition Management- orchestrate the installation, management and (de)installation of an exhibition
5. Press and Public Relations-  knowledge in press releases and networking favored
 
Major benefits: Learn in a hands-on approach the ins and out of curatorship and arts administration within New York City’s art scene. Also valuable are the opportunities in contributing meaningfully to an organization that aims to bring high caliber art to the public. Procedure is usually we discuss the intern's objectives and outline his or her responsibilities (Packet Agreement). At the end, we provide a final evaluation at the end of the committed term. Academic credit may be available.
 
Expectations and Directions:
Interns are expected to devote a certain level of time per week for a specific duration. Interns should be working towards their objective goals. Interns must be willing to help with administrative work such as exhibition support*. Send an email to internships@nolongerempty.com titled with what position you are inquiring about. Please attach your resume and how you envision your contribution to NLE’s organization.

*Exhibition support entails sitting one or two shifts at the exhibition and representing and introducing NLE for visitors. Some database entry required.

Universities and High Schools are welcome to contact No Longer Empty to set up internships.

131 West 24th Street | New York NY 10011 | info@nolongerempty.com