About this role
CURATORIAL SUPPORT INTERN IMPAKT FESTIVAL 2027 Internship period: 1 December 2026 - at least 23 April 2027 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Application deadline: 1 November 2026 IMPAKT [Centre for Media Culture] is looking for a motivated and organised Curatorial Support Intern to join the team working on the 2027 IMPAKT Festival, TRAUMA TRAFFICKING , curated by Ine Gevers and Cecile van Bruggen . TRAUMA TRAFFICKING explores how trauma is increasingly presented, circulated, and commodified within contemporary culture, particularly through the intersections of technology, media, identity, and systems of power. About the internship As a Curatorial Support Intern, you will work closely with the festival curators and support them throughout the development and production of TRAUMA TRAFFICKING . You will be involved in the day-to-day practical and organizational aspects of the curatorial process and gain insight into the development of a contemporary art festival, from the early stages of curatorial research and artist communication through to production and presentation. While curatorial support will be your main priority, the internship also offers opportunities to gain experience across other areas of IMPAKT's work. We believe in giving interns a diverse set of tasks and the opportunity to learn about the many facets of working in the cultural field. Depending on your interests and the needs of the organisation, you may therefore also support other departments, such as production, exhibition hosting, and PR and communications. Your main tasks will include: - Supporting the curators in their meetings with artists and other collaborators. - Attending meetings and taking minutes, keeping track of decisions and action points. - Communicating with artists and other project partners. - Gathering, organising, and maintaining documentation. - Supporting the preparation and circulation of information and materials. - Conducting resear...