Venice Internship – National Pavilion UAE

The National Pavilion UAE offers a one‑month internship in Venice, Italy, as part of the 20th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia (8 May – 21 Nov 2027). The program combines a preparatory training phase in the UAE with a month‑long placement at the pavilion, providing interns with practical experience in visitor services, exhibition maintenance, and communications. Italian interns from Ca’ Foscari University and IUAV collaborate side‑by‑side, fostering cultural exchange. The internship is open to Emirati nationals and long‑term residents of the UAE aged 21 + with a background in art, architecture, communications, design, diplomacy, politics or international affairs, and who are fluent in English. Applicants must be available to travel up to 40 days, fully vaccinated against COVID‑19, and attend mandatory training sessions in the UAE. Applications are accepted online; the deadline is 16 October 2026. No stipend or housing is mentioned, but participants gain valuable professional exposure and networking opportunities within the Biennale ecosystem.

Hands‑on experience in exhibition management, educational training, cultural exchange, networking opportunities

Emirati nationals or long‑term UAE residents, age 21 +, bachelor’s degree in art, architecture or related field, fluent in English, available to travel up to 40 days, fully vaccinated against COVID‑19, must attend mandatory training