Internship - Communication & Artist Relations - Studio Apelbaum, Berlin

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)**

→ why you are interested

→ what you are currently developing