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Constitutional Court Trust Opens Paid Curatorial Internship in Johannesburg

institutional · 2026-06-02

The Constitutional Court Trust is accepting applications for a full-time paid curatorial internship focused on the Constitutional Court Art Collection in Johannesburg. The six-month position, running from July to December 2026, is based at the Constitutional Court of South Africa. Applicants must be South African citizens or residents under 30, hold a qualification in visual arts or heritage, and have no prior full-time work experience. Preference goes to those without previous gallery or museum internships. Duties include art administration, cataloguing, research, and conservation support. Candidates must submit a CV, two referees, and a 500-word motivational letter on art and justice referencing a work from the collection, with a declaration that AI was not used. The deadline is 14 June 2026, with interviews on 25 June 2026 at the Trust's offices. Applications go to elizabeth@concourttrust.org.za.

Key facts

  • The Constitutional Court Trust offers a paid six-month curatorial internship.
  • The internship runs from July 2026 to December 2026.
  • It is based at the Constitutional Court of South Africa in Johannesburg.
  • Applicants must be under 30 and hold a qualification in visual arts, heritage, or related field.
  • No prior full-time work experience is allowed; preference for those without gallery/museum internships.
  • Deadline for applications is 14 June 2026.
  • Interviews will be held on 25 June 2026 at the Trust's offices.
  • Applications must include a 500-word motivational letter on art and justice, with an AI non-use declaration.

Entities

Institutions

  • Constitutional Court Trust
  • Constitutional Court Art Collection
  • Constitutional Court of South Africa

Locations

  • Johannesburg
  • South Africa

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