Internship - Communication & Artist Relations - Studio Apelbaum, Berlin

Berlin, Germany

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Studio Apelbaum (in collaboration with Analogdream e.V.), based between Berlin Prenzlauer Berg and Lichtenberg, develops a practice at the intersection of oil painting, technology, and immersive environments.

At the core of the studio are cognitive paintings — layered oil works that reveal hidden images through light, movement, and interaction, using custom-built LED systems and software.

The studio operates as both a production space and a collaborative environment, bringing together painters, engineers, performers, and communicators.

This internship is focused on the development of communication, network-building, and visibility in the lead-up to the exhibition:

I Want You to Love Me More

Berlin Art Week 2026

Tasks

Phase 1 — Studio Immersion (First Month)

Assist with LED soldering and panel assembly
Observe and support the construction of cognitive paintings
Participate in daily studio workflows

This phase allows you to understand how the artworks are built, in order to communicate them accurately.

Phase 2 — Communication & Growth

Instagram & Visibility

Develop and execute a content strategy
Grow the Instagram account (target: 10k → 20k)
Create and publish posts, reels, and stories
Engage with artists, galleries, and institutions

Networking & Outreach

Identify relevant galleries, painters, and curators
Initiate contact (primarily via Instagram)
Build ongoing relationships over time

Artist Coordination

Communicate with invited artists (approx. 10 participants)
Coordinate artwork logistics (delivery, pickup, placement)
Ensure smooth communication before and during the exhibition

Exhibition Preparation

Support communication and organization for the show
Assist during installation and Berlin Art Week

Requirements

We are looking for people who create.

This does not only mean visual artists. We welcome:

Artists
Engineers and builders
Communication profiles and strategists
Event producers or curatorial profiles
Hybrid practices

For us, an artist is someone who develops ideas and projects beyond standardized or purely commercial frameworks.

You should:

Be developing your own project (artistic, technical, or conceptual)
Be curious, proactive, and able to work independently
Have strong communication and writing skills
Be comfortable using Instagram as a professional tool
Be organized and consistent

Motivation is more important than experience.

Benefits

Direct experience in art communication and network building
Insight into how a contemporary studio positions itself
Understanding of interdisciplinary art practices (painting + tech)
Close involvement in a major exhibition during Berlin Art Week
A collaborative studio environment (meals, events, performances)Benefits
Direct experience in art communication and network building
Insight into how a contemporary studio develops and positions its work
Understanding of interdisciplinary practices (painting, technology, performance)
Involvement in a major exhibition during Berlin Art Week
Access to a collaborative environment (shared meals, events, discussions)

The studio functions as a shared structure:

You contribute to the studio’s projects, and in return you gain access to knowledge, tools, and space to develop your own work.

This is a 6-month, part-time unpaid internship.

You are expected to:

Have work on the side to support yourself
Continue developing your own personal project

We are not only looking for short-term interns, but for long-term collaborators who can grow within and alongside the studio.

Application

Please send:

A short introduction
Your CV and/or portfolio (if available)
A short motivation text (10–15 lines max)

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