Stanley Picker Traineeship

Fixed-term (5 months, April – September 2025, with possible extension)

2 consecutive days per week (to be agreed, Tuesday – Friday)

Bursary of £5,096.80 over 23 weeks (equivalent to London Living Wage)

The Stanley Picker Traineeship, now in its 15th year, is a unique opportunity for a recent graduate or postgraduate to gain valuable professional development experience, working as part of a gallery team. The traineeship is offered on a part-time basis two days per week over 5 months, with possible extension).

The new Stanley Picker Trainee will support us on delivering an open ended, vibrant and responsive programme of exhibitions and projects with artists including Michelle Williams Gamaker, Imogen Stidworthy and Alison Turnbull.

Applicants should be able to show enthusiasm for our work and an interest in working with artists to develop and realise their projects. They should have a strong desire to learn and develop within a professional gallery environment and will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the visual arts as well as strong administrative and communication skills.

Matt’s Gallery will prioritise applications from candidates from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, currently underrepresented in the Arts sector. Please only apply if you meet these criteria.

This professional traineeship is made possible with the continued generous support of the Stanley Picker Trust.

Full details and application form: https://www.mattsgallery.org/opportunities