About the project/organization
Canada Art Archive (CAA)is a yet-to-be-launched digital archive of audiovisual interviews with Canadian art dealers, curators, and artists.
The mandate of CAA is to capture the impact of Canadian art dealers and their contributions to contemporary art history.
Who is involved?
Brendan A. de Montigny
The idea originated at de Montigny Contemporary. While researching the history of 20th-century art dealers in Canada, director Brendan de Montigny discovered how little documentation exists. DMC believes it is essential to record all dimensions of contemporary art history, mainly since art historians so often write about artists whose careers were first championed by dealers, by aiding their acquisitions into museums, binnenials, and other institutions.
Art Dealers Association of Canada - Mackenzie Sinclair
DMC is a member of the ADAC, and Mackenzie and the ADAC team are supporting and collaborating with DMC and Canada Art Archive.
Who can access it?
Anyone, as long as they create a free account.
What can it be used for?
Research and citations within publications. CAA will reserve the right to repurpose the content for Podcasts or M&E purposes.
About the internship
Responsibilities of the intern may include:
Systems Design
- Develop interview question approaches, website development, portal and membership dashboard, library access strategies, intake forms, interview-capture process, and aid in developing promotional or marketing materials (e.g., press releases, Instagram), a donations funnel, and equipment lists with justifications.
- If time permits, aid in developing partnership opportunities with academic faculties or post-secondary schools, corporations, or other institutions.
Outreach
- Reach out to ADAC members who are art dealers—schedule interviews based on availability.
Launch Preparation
- Develop assets for inbound public relations, debug the website, and create organic storytelling affiliates to help promote the launch.
Beneficial Skills and Assets
- A working knowledge of Contemporary artwork, especially in Canada
- A working knowledge of commercial and public space art galleries in Canada.
- An agonistic opinion towards artistic materials and methodologies.
- Experience in web development (Squarespace).
- Experience in Adobe CC, Google Workspace, and or Microsoft Word.
- Any professional audiovisual experience, especially related to online content creation.
- Ability to work remotely.
Timing or hours of placement: Note that this is a remote placement.The placement is up to a maximum of 8-10 hours per week for 12 weeks during the winter 2026 semester (January to April). Flexible timing throughout the week. Placement begins the week of January 5.
Credit: Half credit (0.5). This internship is for pass/fail course credit at the University of Toronto through the Department of Art History. Only University of Toronto students are eligible. This is not a paid position.
Interested students should submit an application here by Friday, November 28, 2025. Applications can be addressed to Professor Jessica Mace and Professor Christy Anderson, and should include 1) a letter of interest (including any relevant coursework or experience) and 2) a resume. Please indicate to which posting(s) you are applying. If you are interested in multiple postings, you only need to submit one application.