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 studios 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 (1015 lines max)
  why you are interested
  what you are currently developing