Internship at Kunsthalle Friart Fribourg

Organisation: Kunsthalle Friart Fribourg
Location: Fribourg, Switzerland
Remuneration: Paid internship (amount not specified)
Duration: 3–6 months
Working arrangement: 50–100% (part-time to full-time)
Start date: January 2027 or by agreement
Application deadline: 1 November 2026
Interviews: 5–6 November 2026

Translated and adapted from the original French and German call. Applicants must have very good French language skills and good knowledge of German and/or English.

Kunsthalle Friart Fribourg is seeking an engaged and curious individual to join its team for a paid internship lasting three to six months.

Founded in 1981, Kunsthalle Friart Fribourg is an internationally oriented contemporary art institution situated at the intersection of Switzerland’s German- and French-speaking regions. Over more than four decades, it has established itself as an important and innovative institution in the production, presentation and mediation of contemporary art and current artistic practices.

The Kunsthalle regularly presents exhibitions, events and public engagement programmes for a broad audience.

The internship offers an opportunity to participate in the development and delivery of artistic projects, from research to public presentation, while gaining experience across the artistic, administrative, documentary and organisational activities of a cultural institution.

Key responsibilities

The intern will:

• Support the co-directors and the wider team in their daily activities.
• Welcome visitors and assist with the smooth running of the reception area.
• Contribute to administrative and organisational tasks related to the Kunsthalle’s operations.
• Assist with the preparation and organisation of events.
• Support the day-to-day management of the bookshop.
• Participate in the management, organisation and updating of the Kunsthalle’s archives.
• Develop, update and edit general content in collaboration with the team.
• Conduct research and contribute to writing specific art-related texts.
• Participate in the Kunsthalle’s wider activities as required.

Eligibility and requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a vocational or tertiary education qualification obtained within the past three years (excluding continuing education), ideally in the cultural sector. Qualifications in other fields, such as communications, administration or management, may exceptionally be considered where applicants demonstrate a clear motivation to pursue a long-term career in the cultural sector.
• Be under 30 years old at the start of the internship.
• Have resided in the Canton of Fribourg for at least two years.
• Have very good French language skills, alongside good knowledge of German and/or English.
• Demonstrate independence, flexibility, reliability and an ability to work collaboratively.
• Have a strong interest in contemporary art.

What the institution offers

Kunsthalle Friart Fribourg offers a paid, varied and educational internship within an international contemporary art institution.

The intern will have the opportunity to contribute directly to artistic projects, from the research phase through to public presentation, while developing skills and experience in artistic, administrative, documentary and organisational work.

The position also provides guidance and support from the Kunsthalle’s team.

Internship details:

• Start: January 2027 or by agreement
• Duration: 3–6 months
• Working hours: 50–100%
• Remuneration: Paid; amount not specified

Application process

Applicants should submit the following documents, combined into one PDF file:

• A motivation letter
• A CV
• A copy of their diploma

Applications should be submitted to Kunsthalle Friart Fribourg according to the instructions in the original call.

Application deadline: 1 November 2026.

Interviews are scheduled for 5 and 6 November 2026.

Photo: Mira M. Yang, Ensemble, installation view, Kunsthalle Friart Fribourg, 2026. Photo: Cedric Mussano