Programming Associate

Programming Assistant Intern — Artists Talk On Art (ATOA)

Hours: ~5-7 hours per week

Start Date: May 2026 (continues through fall/winter 2026)

Location: Remote (NYC-based preferred, but not required.)

Compensation: Unpaid, school internship credit available

Artists Talk On Art (ATOA) has by conducted over 1,200 talks featuring more than 9,000 artists and a significant number of art critics, historians, gallery directors, and curators. It has served a largely art world constituency and presented artists to an audience of hundreds of thousands.

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Programming Assistant Intern to support our programming and artist communications.

Responsibilities include:

• Collecting and organizing artist materials such as headshots, artwork images, bios, resumes, and statements
• Maintaining organized records of artist information
• Communicating directly with participating artists to answer questions about ATOA programs, schedules, and expectations
• Assisting with general programming logistics as needed

This role is ideal for:

• Art students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, especially in studio art, photography, art history, or related fields
• Those interested in working closely with contemporary artists
• Anyone looking to gain behind-the-scenes experience in organizing public art events

Skills we’re looking for:

• Clear, professional written communication, especially over email
• Comfort using Google Drive, Google Forms, email, and Zoom
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Reliability and ability to meet small weekly deadlines

This internship offers hands-on experience in arts nonprofit programming and direct engagement with working artists. School credit is available, and the time commitment is approximately 5-10 hours per week.

For inquiries or to apply, please contact Alex Cohen at alexcohen@artiststalkonart.org with any questions.