About the organization:
The Art Dealers Association of Canada (ADAC) was founded in 1966 as a not-for-profit trade organization, binding together the largest representation of major private commercial galleries in Canada, who in turn represent the country’s leading visual artists, both contemporary and historic. Our office is located in downtown Toronto in the iconic 401 Richmond Building. As Canada’s leading professional arts trade organization, we strive to raise the profile of Canadian Visual Art and Artists, exploring and expanding markets for Canadian Art Dealers and their artists both in Canada and Internationally. Our membership has a unique expertise and knowledge base in an extremely esoteric but profitable sector. We have two full time employees, and work on projects (tours, events, website building, reports) throughout the year.
About the placement:
The ADAC is seeking a student who is interested in working with our office on a project researching the history of Canadian Art Dealers. This project will be one that is collaborative with another student. Together the successful interns will create a “Family Tree” of Art Dealers and Commercial Galleries within Canada showing the connections and histories throughout the sector over the last two centuries.
The successful candidate will have excellent research skills using both digital and library resources, comprehensive writing skills and can work independently as well as in a team.
The successful intern will have supervision from our Executive Director, Mackenzie Sinclair and support from our Appraisals Coordinator, Gabby Marcuzzi Herie.
Timing or hours of placement: The placement is up to a maximum of 8-10 hours per week for 12 weeks during the fall 2025 semester (Sept-Dec). Flexible timing throughout the week. Placement begins the week of Sept. 2.
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 send an application by Thursday, July 31, 2025 to Professor Jessica Mace (jessica.mace@utoronto.ca). Applications 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.