Art History & Conservation Intern at SMO Contemporary Art

SMO Contemporary Art (SMO) is an international art platform, showcasing a unique portfolio of modern and contemporary art from Africa and the Diaspora to a global audience. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, SMO curates exhibitions, as well as public and private art events of leading and emerging talents for a diverse audience.

SMO is dedicated to artists of all generations who have been instrumental in shaping West Africa’s contemporary art canon and who became crucial in establishing a unique narrative of the continent. The SMO program sheds light on forgotten talents who have paved the way for new identities in contemporary art while encouraging a vibrant and continuous discourse around their oeuvres.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Art History & Conservation Intern

Location: Lagos
Start Date: January 2022
Duration: 6 Months

Job Description

• We are seeking an Art History & Art Conservation intern to assist with the documentation, archiving, and storage of historical objects at a site in Lagos, Nigeria.
• Successful applicants will work under the supervision of a Research Fellow, and be responsible for archiving, documenting, and recording found objects.

Responsibilities

• Moving, cleaning, photographing and indexing objects
• Assisting with the creation of a catalog of objects
• Responding to email / Whatsapp communications in a timely manner.

Skills / Requirements

• Third-Year Undergraduates, Graduate Students and Recent Graduates with a background in Art History, History or a related field.
• Must be physically fit, and able to lift up to 20kg
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Integrity and working to international research standards
• Willing to sign Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Deadline: 17th December, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume in PDF format along with a brief cover letter stating why they are interested in the position to: research@smocontemporaryart.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.