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