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 Appraisals Coordinator! This role would require a keen eye for details, meticulous fact checking, and the ability to understand important information versus information that is unnecessary. The summer intern will go through our archives to help work on digitizing files, as well as working on current appraisals.
The position is mainly in person, with work commencing in the ADAC Office, however there is flexibility with a hybrid work model.
The successful intern will have supervision from our Appraisals Coordinator, Gabby Marcuzzi Herie with support from the Executive Director, Mackenzie Sinclair.
Requirements: Strong writing and communication skills, with a passion for visual arts. Please note that your own laptop is required for this internship.
Timing or hours of placement: The placement is up to a maximum of 12-15 hours per week for 8 weeks during the first summer 2025 semester (May-June). Flexible timing throughout the week. Placement begins the week of May 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 send an application by March 28, 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.