Established in 1995, James Rottman Fine Art is a leading force in the Canadian art world. The gallery at 830 St. Clair Ave. West in Toronto specializes in the representation and sale of important 20th century Canadian historical, post-war, and contemporary artworks.
About the organization:
James Rottman Fine Art has represented the careers of some of Canada’s most celebrated artists including Tony Urquhart, Henry Saxe, Lloyd Fitzgerald, Aidan Urquhart and the fabulous emerging artist Biba Esaad. It is also entrusted with representing the estate and artworks of celebrated Canadian artist Douglas Haynes.
The gallery holds an impressive inventory of other significant Canadian artworks by important historical artist groups such as Les Automatistes, Les Plasticiens, Regina Five, Quebec moderns and the historical Isaacs Gallery artists. Over the years, the gallery has had the privilege of selling important masterworks by Emily Carr and major post-war artists such as Jack Bush. As part of its services, the gallery acquires significant and rare works to complement existing collections.
The company’s principal, James Rottman, is a lifelong art enthusiast and collector who drew career inspiration from his mother Louise Rottman, an international art dealer specializing in Asian art. Widely considered a top expert in his field, Rottman is much sought out for his views on timely and important issues in the art world.
About the placement:
The intern will assist in daily gallery tasks such as, front desk reception, archival work, social media work, website and proprietor work. The intern will learn about the artists that the gallery represents and will help facilitate and assist in gallery openings as well as events.
This is an opportunity to learn about working in a commercial art gallery that specializes in Canadian art. The intern will take home valuable skills in running an art gallery, sales, and working with artists as well as estates.
The intern should have strong writing skills, graphic design skills (for social media), and an interest in art or art history. They should be able to work independently and take initiative. The intern will be able to follow instruction, and to ask for help when needed. James Rottman Fine Art is flexible in working with the interests of the intern.
Requirements: Participation in this opportunity is expected to take place onsite. The candidate should be based in or near Toronto. Please note a friendly dog is present in the gallery.
Timing or hours of placement: The placement is 8-10 hours per week for 12 weeks during the Fall 2023 semester (September-December). Flexible timing throughout the week 11:30 – 5:30 pm Tuesday-Saturday. Placement begins the week of September 11, 2023. Please note Saturday availability is an asset.
Credit: Half credit (0.5). This internship is for pass/fail course credit at the University of Toronto through the Department of Art History. This is not a paid position.
Interested students should send an application by August 28, 2023 to Dr Jessica Mace (jessica.mace@utoronto.ca). Applications should include 1) a letter of interest (including any relevant coursework or experience), 2) the bursary eligibility form, and 3) 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.
James Rottman Fine Art is a member in good standing of the Art Dealers Association of Canada. This placement has been made possible in collaboration with the ADAC.
This project has been funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Innovative Work-Integrated Learning program and CEWIL Canada’s iHUB.
This project is supported by the Learning & Education Advancement Fund at the University of Toronto.
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