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The UOB Southeast Asia Gallery is temporarily closed and will reopen in late 2027. In the meantime, works from the National Collection remain exhibited across the Gallery.

Internship with Gallery

Have a passion for the arts? Be a part of something meaningful — explore internship opportunities with us today.

Find out more about our internship openings and the application process

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Eligibility

Students who can begin their internship in the following months are welcome to apply.

1st intake

: May or June – application opens in January or February

2nd intake

: August or September – application opens in May or June

Can commit for a period of 3 to 6 months

Possess a positive attitude

Keen interest in the arts and culture industry

Recent graduate or full-time matriculated student at a local or foreign educational institution

Must be at least 18 years old or above

Foo Wee San, Intern, Integrated Marketing

As a Digital Marketing intern, I ideate and edit video content for TikTok and Instagram to promote upcoming exhibitions and permanent galleries, and assist the Marketing Managers in other capacities too.

To sum it all up, this entire internship has been wonderful: I got the chance to work with various departments within the Gallery, meet amazing colleagues who have become friends, and learn skills beyond my scope of work, such as artwork and exhibition management and curatorial programming.

As a scholar with the Gallery, this internship makes me excited to return to the Gallery upon graduation to fulfil my bond – hopefully in the Integrated Marketing team, which I have grown to love fondly.

Lionel Fong, Intern, Audience Engagement

It is my honour to have an opportunity to intern in the Gallery. My colleagues in Audience Engagement have been really supportive of my academic and professional journey.

This internship has allowed me to explore engaging audiences with digital initiatives, and understand the intentions of exhibition planning and programming, looking from the point of view from different stakeholders.

My favourite part about the internship is the cohesive working environment.  Everyone is in this together, and we help to support one another as much as we can. Given the chance, I would love to work at the Gallery in the future.

Thank you, National Gallery Singapore and the Audience Engagement Team, for having me.

Serene Au, Intern, Curatorial Programmes

My time at the Gallery has been incredibly rewarding, thanks to its vibrant and inclusive culture. The emphasis on creativity and collaboration has made every day enriching and inspiring.

One of the highlights of my internship was the opportunity to visit artists' studios and participate in programmes like Sharon Chin’s workshop. Seeing the participants engage and enjoy themselves was particularly fulfilling. Preparing for the workshop and meeting Sharon beforehand added an extra layer of depth to my experience.

Through this internship, I learned the importance of meticulous planning, and gained a deeper appreciation for the profound impact of art on our society. The experience has been transformative, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a dynamic environment.

Visual Arts Cluster internships

Interested in exploring other internship opportunities within the Visual Arts Cluster (National Gallery Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore Tyler Print Institute)?

View opportunities at Singapore Art Museum

If there are no vacancies in the Gallery, your profile may be forwarded to another institution within the Visual Arts Cluster for consideration.

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