Creative Opportunities Holiday Closure
Thanks to all the employers who offered roles for our students and graduates in 2025! In line with UAL holiday closing dates, Creative Opportunities will be closed from 24 December 2025 to 05 January 2026. Any roles submitted in this timeframe will not be reviewed until after 05 January 2026. Jobseekers are still welcome to apply for roles in the listings below but be aware some employers may be on leave until after the New Year.

Assistant for London Art Fair

Salary £400 flat rate
Hours 19–23 January 2026 (Tuesday to Friday), 11am–5pm.
Closing Date 05 January 2026
Internship Length four days
Internship Location London
Supervisor Job Title Gallery Director

Main Duties

The role focuses primarily on communicating with visitors and potential buyers, creating a welcoming atmosphere at the stand, and supporting the sales process. You will not work alone — I will be present the entire time.

Responsibilities

  • Greeting and engaging visitors
  • Communicating clearly about the artworks
  • Supporting sales conversations
  • Keeping the booth tidy and presentable
  • Light organisational or administrative assistance

What will the internship offer the student and what will they learn while they are with you? E.g. skills they could learn/develop and experience they could gain.

The internship will offer the student a valuable, hands-on learning experience within a real art-market environment. While working with me at the London Art Fair, the student will gain practical exposure to gallery operations, art fair logistics, and professional visitor engagement.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.