CAREERS
ISE-DA is an art advisory committed to advancing the cultural stewardship of Black contemporary art. We work to cultivate Black collectors and amplify artists and cultural practitioners across the African diaspora through research, advising, and community-building.
Internships at ISE-DA are designed for individuals seeking meaningful exposure to the global contemporary art ecosystem and the operational realities of building a mission-driven cultural organization.
This is a hands-on environment. Interns work closely with leadership and contribute directly to research, program execution, and strategic initiatives. We offer internship opportunities to students and emerging professionals who are passionate about the arts, equity, and creative strategy. Our interns play a valuable role in supporting our programming, research, and public engagement efforts.
We are currently welcoming early expressions of interest for Fall 2026 internships, with active hiring beginning in August 2026.
ISE-DA seeks individuals who are:
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Strong researchers and writers
Professionally mature and discreet
Interested in contemporary art of the African diaspora
Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment
ISE-DA internships are for academic credit, and we are happy to coordinate with your college or university advisor to ensure the internship meets credit requirements.
Explore the current roles below to learn more and apply.
Internship Opportunities
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Support the advisory and research work behind ISE-DA’s mission to cultivate Black collectors and champion artists of the African diaspora. This role is ideal for students or emerging professionals interested in art advising, curating, and market intelligence.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct research on artists, collectors, and the art market
Support collector programming and profile development
Assist with documentation and internal project management
Ideal Candidate:
Organized, curious, and detail-oriented
Passionate about Black contemporary art and cultural equity
Strong research and writing skills
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Support the research and documentation behind ISE-DA’s Temperature Check initiative, which explores contemporary art ecosystems across the African diaspora. This role is ideal for students or emerging professionals interested in global art research, cultural strategy, and international program development.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct research on artists, galleries, institutions, and local art ecosystems
Support ecosystem mapping and preparation of city research materials
Assist with documentation, research organization, and internal project coordination
Ideal Candidate:
Organized, curious, and detail-oriented
Interested in global contemporary art and African diasporic cultural ecosystems
Strong research, writing, and information synthesis skills