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 will be an opportunity to help with the Toronto version of our Canadian Gallery Hop.
Requirements:
Strong writing skills, with a passion for visual arts. Knowledge in MailChimp, and social media channels. Participation in this opportunity is remote with occasional meet-ups in Toronto. Please note that your own laptop is required for this internship.
Timing or hours of placement: The placement is 8-10 hours per week for 12 weeks during the Winter 2024 semester (January-April). Flexible timing throughout the week 11:30 – 5:00 pm Wednesday-Saturday. Placement begins the week of January 8, 2024.
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 8, 2023 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.
This project is supported by the Learning & Education Advancement Fund at the University of Toronto.
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