Internship Call: Client Relations Intern, KIAN Foundation Delhi

Location: New Delhi (Delhi NCR), on-site

Duration: Minimum three months, starting December 2026

Stipend: Monthly stipend, with a certificate of internship on completion

KIAN Foundation is building its presence in Delhi, starting with Devi: Iti Iti at Bikaner House in December 2026 and leading to our Delhi gallery in 2027. We are looking for interns who will be among the first faces of KIAN in the capital, welcoming our guests and patrons, understanding what they are looking for, and helping make every visit thoughtful, informed and personal. You will learn, first hand, how a contemporary art foundation builds and looks after its collector community.

What you will do

Guest experience

- Welcome and host visitors, appointments and VIP guests at our Delhi exhibitions
- Learn our artists, their practice and the stories behind the works, and share them with guests
- Help understand each guest's interests and guide them to relevant works, with support from the senior team
- Help keep exhibition spaces presentation-ready, in coordination with the gallery and production teams

Client relations support

- Assist with client enquiries across phone, email, WhatsApp, Instagram and platforms such as Artsy and Artnet
- Share curated selections, price details and availability as directed by the team
- Support reservations, invoicing inputs, payment follow-ups and delivery coordination of sold works

Devi: Iti Iti and events

- Be part of the on-ground team for Devi: Iti Iti, Bikaner House, New Delhi (10 to 16 December 2026), including the VVIP previews and opening events
- Assist with invitations, RSVPs, guest lists and on-the-day guest management
- Support private viewings, curator talks, artist walkthroughs and collector evenings





CRM and research

- Keep client records, preferences and interactions up to date in our CRM
- Track leads and follow-ups, and help prepare reports for management
- Research Delhi NCR architects, interior designers, corporates, clubs, embassies and collector communities for outreach
- Gather guest feedback and capture content and stories for our marketing and social media teams

Who we are looking for

- Students in their final year, or recent graduates and postgraduates, in Fine Arts, Art History, Arts Management, Business, Marketing, Hospitality or a related field
- A genuine interest in art and culture, and an eagerness to learn our artists and collection in depth
- Excellent spoken and written English and Hindi, with Punjabi or Urdu an advantage
- A polished, warm and confident presence, comfortable meeting senior collectors and high-net-worth guests
- Sound judgement, discretion and attention to detail
- Comfort with MS Office or Google Workspace, and active use of WhatsApp and Instagram
- Prior exposure to galleries, museums, events, hospitality or luxury retail is a plus, but not required
- Based in Delhi NCR, available full time, and willing to work weekends, evenings and during events

What you will gain

- A front-row seat at a museum-class exhibition, Devi: Iti Iti, with leading artists, curators and collectors
- Hands-on learning across art sales, client relations, events and patron management
- Mentorship from the KIAN Foundation team
- A certificate of internship and a letter of recommendation on successful completion
- An prospect to be considered for a full-time role as we open our Delhi gallery in 2027

To apply

- Send your CV and a short note on why this internship interests you to [email protected], subject "Client Relations Intern, KIAN Foundation Delhi".

📌 Intership Kian Foundation - Art Exhibition (Delhi)
🏢 Kian Foundation
📍 Delhi