Institution: Kunsthaus Biel / Centre d’art Bienne
Location: Biel / Bienne, Switzerland
Start dates: September 2025 or March 2026
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Duration: 6 months
The Kunsthaus Biel / Centre d’art Bienne (KBCB) is an exhibition space for contemporary art. Located in Switzerland’s largest bilingual city, the Kunsthaus promotes dialogue between different linguistic and cultural regions through its exhibition program.
Overview
The Kunsthaus Biel is offering:
- One internship starting in September 2025
- One internship starting in March 2026
Each for a duration of six months, working two days per week (40%).
What they Offer
- Insight into the art world from the perspective of an internationally recognized institution
- An engaging workplace in a bilingual team
- Exciting encounters with contemporary artists
Main Responsibilities
- Supporting curators in organizing and delivering exhibitions (research, translations, proofreading, correspondence, loan agreements, insurance, transport, installation and deinstallation, condition reports, artist relations, guided tours)
- Various communication tasks (press materials, exhibition documentation, website updates, etc.)
- Assisting with library management
- General administrative tasks
They are Looking for Someone who
- Works independently, reliably, and with enthusiasm, and enjoys a fast-paced and sometimes hectic exhibition environment
- Has strong language skills in either German or French and at least passive knowledge of the other; English is an asset
- Is currently studying or has a degree in art history, museology, fine arts, or a related field
The internship is compensated with CHF 500 per month.
How to Apply
Send a motivation letter, CV, and your preferred internship period (Sep–Feb or Mar–Aug) to:
selma.meuli@kbcb.ch
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Interviews are expected on July 7–8
