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.
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 currently have 64 members with the potential to add 10 more this upcoming year.
About the ADAC office:
The ADAC Office is composed of two individuals: our Associate Director and our Appraisals Coordinator. Together these two individuals carry out the day to day tasks and help the Association further develop alongside their Board of Directors and Committees. Our Board has 11 members including our Executive Team and we have 5 Committees. The Office works out of Toronto.
About the placement:
The intern will have a few tasks to work on but specifically they will spearhead with supervision and guidance a public facing newsletter that highlights our member galleries, their staff, and the artists they represent. The newsletter will also feature exciting Art News such as recent hirings, gallery moves, and social excitement.
Alongside the newsletter the intern will also help with populating the organizations social media (Instagram, FB and Twitter). This will be done through social media calendars and compiling images/captions to use on these platforms. We also encourage the ability to have the ADAC on TikTok and would welcome any help with this.
On occasion the intern will be asked to accompany the Office on gallery visits and encouraged to be immersed in the Canadian art scene. Further, there may be opportunities to learn about appraisals and to help with the Toronto version of ADAC’s Canadian Gallery Hop.
Special requirements: Strong writing skills, with a passion for visual arts. Knowledge in MailChimp, and social media channels. Participation in this opportunity includes a blend of in-person and remote work. Please note that your own laptop is required for this internship.
Timing or hours of placement: Placement begins the week of September 9. Hours per week can be flexible up to a maximum of 120 hours per semester (typically 8-10 hours per week).
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 August 28, 2024 to Dr 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.