Arts-based internships are open to undergraduate students at the University of Toronto through the Department of Art History. Offered as a course credit (FAH 481 H1), these internships provide advanced students with the opportunity to work with local organizations for a semester or academic session.
Please note that given high demand for placements, students must apply to the course through the opportunities listed below.* Only selected applicants will be enrolled in the course—students cannot enroll themselves in this course through Acorn. As a learning opportunity, a wide range of skills, experience, and potential are considered in the selection process. While all students of upper-year standing are welcome to apply, priority will be given to fourth-year students.
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*Please note that students are also welcome to find their own internship opportunities: see Other Internship and Experiential Learning Opportunities for instructions.
Placement listings for Summer 2025 are now open for applications. Read below for details.
Internships course overview
Course code: FAH481H1
Prerequisites: Applicants should be of advanced standing (currently in their third- or fourth-year of study in the fall).
Term: 2025 Summer Term
Credit: Half credit (H – 0.5)
Total hours: up to 120 hours total (8 weeks)
(note: the weekly hours may vary depending on the specific projects and in discussion with the partner organization; see individual posting for weekly expectations and for remote/in-person requirements.)
Course requirements:
Graded on a pass/fail basis, the internship course offers the opportunity for advanced students to receive credit for work with an arts-based organization.
In addition to work conducted with the placement partner, during the course, the student will be required to attend three class meetings & check in periodically with an academic advisor to assess learning. At the end of the placement, the student will also be required to submit a final report of activities and skills acquired to the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Details will be discussed as the internship progresses.
Summer 2025 Internships
We are pleased to offer a number of internship placements for the Summer 2025 term for students interested in architecture, architectural history, heritage, and more. Placements are part-time, ranging from 12-15 hours per week, beginning the week of May 5 (see individual listings for any special requirements/availability).
Check out the opportunities below with:
Art Dealers Association of Canada (Appraisals Internship)
Art Dealers Association of Canada (Office Internship)
Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada
Application procedure
Review the available opportunities and identify the opportunity (or opportunities) that interest you. All applications should include 1) a letter of interest, including details of any relevant coursework and experience and 2) a resume. Be sure to note any special requirements for the application for each listed positions and address them, as needed, in the application.
If you wish to apply to multiple postings, please list your preferences in your cover letter. You do not need to submit more than one application.
Questions can be directed to Professor Jessica Mace via email (jessica.mace@utoronto.ca)
Send completed applications to Professor Jessica Mace via email (jessica.mace@utoronto.ca) by March 28, 2025 by 11:59pm.
Applications will be reviewed by the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Jenny Purtle, and Professor Jessica Mace to ensure that placements will be a good fit for the student and for the partner organization. Students will be notified of the decision within two weeks of the application deadline, and will be enrolled in FAH 481 for the Summer 2025 session by the Art History Undergraduate Office. The student must be enrolled in the term in which the internship will take place.
Please note that students are also welcome to find their own internship opportunities: see Other Internship and Experiential Learning Opportunities for instructions