Press kit Skulptur Projekte 2027, Münster, 2026, Photo: Hanna Neander / LWL

The communications team of Skulptur Projekte Münster 2027 is offering a three- to six-month mandatory internship in press and public relations. The internship provides insights into the communications work of an internationally renowned art exhibition and the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of tasks related to the exhibition.

Held every ten years since 1977, Skulptur Projekte Münster is an international exhibition of contemporary art taking place in public space throughout the city of Münster. The 2027 edition is under the artistic direction of What, How & for Whom/WHW (Ivet Ćurlin, Nataša Ilić and Sabina Sabolović). Skulptur Projekte is hosted by the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL) and the City of Münster. The exhibition is organized by the LWL-Museum für Kunst und Kultur.

Responsibilities

The internship involves working across various areas of communications and public relations, in particular:

▪ Supporting press relations, including analysing cultural policy coverage, reviewing specialist media in the field of visual arts and compiling press coverage summeries 

▪ Researching formats and supporting the conceptualisation and production of content for the Skulptur Projekte 2027 social media channels, particularly in the preparation and implementation of image and video content

▪ Preparing and uploading content to the website’s content management system (CMS)

▪ Conducting research for communications and media relations

▪ Preparing presentations and briefing materials for meetings, as well as taking minutes

▪ Editorial work, including proofreading, assisting with the editing of German- and English-language texts, and reviewing and archiving press photographs

▪ Supporting the planning and production of events

Requirements

The internship is aimed primarily at students in the humanities and social sciences, including communication studies, communication design, journalism, media studies, cultural studies, cultural history, art studies, art history, literary studies or related disciplines. Applicants with comparable relevant knowledge and professional experience related to the areas of responsibility outlined above are also welcome.

The following qualifications and skills are expected:

▪ An interest in contemporary art, exhibitions and large-scale cultural projects

▪ Initial practical experience in press and public relations, social media or editorial work is an advantage but not a requirement

▪ Strong organisational skills and a structured approach to work

▪ A high degree of accuracy in writing and research

▪ Strong communication skills and an enjoyment of teamwork

▪ Initiative, flexibility and a practical, hands-on approach

▪ Proficiency in standard office software

▪ Excellent German language skills; good English language skills are an advantage

▪ Willingness to work flexible hours, particularly in connection with events

Internship Details

The mandatory internship lasts three to six months and is based in Münster. The internship period will be agreed individually and must fall between November 2026 and October 2027. The remuneration is €300 per month.

Application and Contact

Applications including a CV and a brief cover letter may be sent by email to Ann-Charlotte Günzel, Head of Communications at Skulptur Projekte Münster 2027: anncharlotte.guenzel@skulptur-projekte.de.