About the gallery:
Established in 1973, Olga Korper Gallery is committed to the promotion and exhibition of Canadian and international contemporary art, both locally and internationally. Having long demonstrated a strong commitment to painting and sculpture, the gallery’s scope has developed to include installation and photo-based work. In 1973, the gallery opened as Gallery O on Markham Street in Toronto. A few years later, Olga moved into a second, larger space on Markham Street. In 1982, Olga started 80 Spadina Avenue with fellow dealers Lynne Wynick and David Tuck (Wynick/Tuck Gallery), occupying the fourth floor of the building, now well-established as a destination for gallery goers. With the new gallery space came the new gallery name: Olga Korper Gallery. In October 1989, the gallery opened at its current location of 17 Morrow Avenue.
About the placement:
OKG is excited to offer the incoming intern an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a commercial art gallery setting. The intern will take home valuable skills in art handling, logistics, and collection management.
The gallery is currently in the process of expanding their existing digital archives and optimizing their physical on-site art storage. The successful applicant will be supervised by and work closely with gallery’s Registrar and Art Installation Technician to realize these ongoing projects. Daily tasks will include:
- Securely packing a variety of artwork for long term storage.
- Condition reporting a variety of artwork and ensuring that accurate and up to date records of the condition are maintained.
- Ensuring that our digital inventory accurately and thoroughly reflects our physical inventory.
- Assist in the development of safe and effective storage solutions for unframed works on paper.
In addition to these larger ongoing projects, the intern will be required to assist with other daily gallery tasks such as:
- Preparing the correct documentation and packing art for upcoming shipments
- Assisting with the installation of shows and any associate preparatory work that may be required.
- Assisting the Gallery Assistant with day-to-day administrative tasks
Special requirements:
Participation in this opportunity is expected to take place onsite. The candidate should be based in or near Toronto.
The applicant should be able to lift and move a 30 lb box.
Timing or hours of placement: The placement is 8-10 hours per week for the duration of the Winter 2025 semester (January-April). Flexible timing throughout the week 10:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday-Saturday. Placement begins the week of January 6, 2025.
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 December 5, 2024 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.