Visual Arts & Design Series
Launch your career in the visual arts with an exciting workshop series that will help you network with top employers and secure internships with leading galleries, museums, auction houses, and more!
Winter Quarter 2025 Workshop Schedule
Visual Arts & Design Internship Opportunities Workshop
Tuesday, January 28 | 12:00 PM | Ida Noyes Hall
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Sign up to hear from the Careers in Arts & Humanities team on current internship opportunities within the visual arts & design space. Each year, our Careers program offers internships with a variety of arts & culture organizations. At this session we will review opportunities at: Baltimore Museum of Art, Urban Design Forum, Blanton Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Phillips Auctioneers, Architecture for Public Benefit, Civic Projects Architecture, Studio Institute, SudoMagic – Immersive/Exhibit Design, The Antiquities Coalition, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture. This workshop will be catered to your needs, updating your resume, drafting your cover letter or building a list of organizations you'd like to apply to.
The Business of Art - Gary Metzner, SVP Sotheby’s Chicago
Wednesday, January 29 | 5:30 PM | Zoom
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Join a discussion with Gary Metzner, SVP Sotheby’s (MA ’88) about careers that straddle the intersection of art and business. Gary Metzner joined Sotheby’s in 1997. He is a specialist in paintings, prints and sculptures from Old Masters to Contemporary. As an Auctioneer, he has conducted hundreds of charity auctions throughout the Midwest including Cows on Parade and the Banner auctions for the City of Chicago. Prior to Sotheby’s, he was Director of Fine Art for Leslie Hindman Auctioneers beginning in 1993. Prior to that, he was Director of Hokin Kaufman Gallery in Chicago. Mr Metzner can be seen on Chubb’s Antique Roadshow on PBS, has appeared on the Home and Garden Television network's programmes At the Auction and The Appraisal Fair, and participates in heirloom discovery days across the country.
Intern with the Art Institute of Chicago!
Summer 2025 Info Session
Thursday, January 30 | 3:30 PM | Zoom
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The Careers in Arts & Humanities Program is excited to welcome The Art Institute of Chicago's recruiting team to speak with UChicago Students! Join us to learn about the McMullan Summer Internship Program & the McMullan week-long Summer Intensive. Learn how to apply and what makes a great application.
Sotheby’s 2025 Associates Program: Operations Career Panel
Wednesday, February 5 | 4:00 PM | Zoom
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Join us on Thursday, February 5th, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EST) for an exclusive virtual information session tailored for students interested in a career in Operations! Explore the world of Sotheby’s, a global leader in fine art and luxury, and learn about our 2025 Associates Program in New York. This session will feature Sotheby’s Operations employees, sharing their career journeys and providing a firsthand perspective on life at Sotheby’s.
Whether you’re interested in fine art, client strategy, or luxury goods, this is your opportunity to connect with industry professionals, gain insights into the art and auction world, and discover how you can launch your career with us. Don’t miss this exciting event—register now to reserve your spot!
Jumpstart Your Creative Career with Gagosian Gallery
Info Session Dates:
February 10th: 5:00 PM EST (NY)
February 12th: 4:00 PM EST (Beverly Hills)
February 19th: 11:00 AM EST (NY)
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Join us for a virtual info session to learn about our Summer Internship Programs! Founded in 1980 by Larry Gagosian, Gagosian stands as a global leader in the modern and contemporary art world, with galleries spanning the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Our team is passionate about art, dedicated to excellence, and driven by the desire to connect people with transformative artistic experiences. Our commitment to presenting significant and influential artists has fueled a legacy of pushing the boundaries of art and culture
University Partner Fest | Art Institute of Chicago
Saturday, February 15 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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University Partner Fest is a daylong event at the Art Institute of Chicago where students from our partner institutions are invited to explore the museum, meet their peers, and learn from faculty and museum professionals across institutions.
Intern at The Smart! - Smart Museum Summer 2025 Internships
Wednesday, February 19 | 3:45 PM
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The Careers in Arts & Humanities Program is excited to partner with The Smart Museum again on Summer Metcalf Internships! Join us to learn about internship roles that will be available and hear from current interns. After the session stay for the University of Chicago's student jazz group Early Summer for a musical performance embedded in South Side artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige's installation, Give the Drummer Some!, at the Smart Museum of Art. For the Smart’s 50th anniversary, South Side artist Robert Earl Paige creates a multi-part pattern-based installation and sprawling public art project that invites communities into a collective experience of space.