Past Intern Profiles
Natasha Bissonauth Aaron Guravich Melissa Lam Amanda MacDonald Mary MacDonald Powell MacDougall Elizabeth Petrova Johanna Robinson Diana Scott Stanzie Tooth
Foundation Scholarship Recipients
1980 University of Saskatchewan: Erica Grimm1981 University of Manitoba: Terry Pollard
1982 Ontario College of Art: Michael Mancuso
1983 Université de Laval: Natalie Boucher
1984 Mount Allison University:
Susanne Olligschlarager
1987 Centre d'art Baie St. Paul
1988 NSCAD: Ron Wakkary
1989 Universite de Laval Andre Gilbert
1990 University of Alberta: Chae Hong Jun
1991 No scholarship (donation to Inuit Art Foundation)
1992 New York: Special USA award in the name of Alkis Klonaridis
1993 Queen's University: Nazanin Sakharvaz
1994 Emily Carr College of Art and Design
1995 Memorial University of Newfoundland, Corner Brook
1996 Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design: Jay Isaac
1997 Concordia University
1998 Saskatchewan Indian Federated College: Marianne Otter
1999 Guelph University: Lori Newdicky
2000 UofT: E. Jess Gibson Atwood
2001 NSCAD: David Gagilardi
2001 University of Manitoba: Kevin Matthews 2002 ACAD: Ryan Sluggett 2002 University of BC: Catherine Holdaway
2003 Carleton University: Julie Blake
2004 UQAM: Nicolas Fleming
2005 Mount Allison University: Lianne C. Zannier
2006 OCAD: David Kopulos 2007 University of Lethbridge: Sharon Spear Chief
2008 OCAD: Min Hyung
2009 Nunavut Arctic College: Eva Eseemalie
ADAC Visual Arts Internship
ADAC Foundation Scholarship
Employment in the Arts
ADAC Visual Arts Internship
For the past four years, under the guidance of Service Canada, the Art Dealers Association of Canada has been able to run a very successful Visual Art Internship Program based around exceptional youth participants and our member galleries as hosts. This internship hires primarily youth participants who have demonstrated achievement at a post-secondary level, and who will benefit from work experience with an employer in their chosen field. The participants are employed nationwide with gallery members of the Art Dealers Association of Canada, assisting these individuals in acquiring advanced employment skills to successfully launch their careers in the visual arts sector of the Canadian economy.
In order to be eligible as an intern candidate, an individual must:
be no more (inclusive) than 30 years of age at the time of selection be a post-secondary graduate with a degree in the visual arts (fine arts degrees, art history, arts management, design etc.) be out of school be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person on whom refugee status has been conferred be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations not be in receipt of employment insurance benefitsA Visual Arts background is essential as this is a career-related program. Participants must not have prior labour market attachment (no prior experience in a commercial art gallery).
For more information about ADAC Visual Art Internship Program, please contact ADAC at info@ad-ac.ca.
Over the duration of their 8 month internship, the participants develop skills integral to their future art careers. These activities may include:
Introduction to gallery life Orientation of the intern to the gallery environment and regulations (including occupational health and safety information) Basic training of policies Instructions on gallery procedures, such as handling of art work, lights, installation equipment, storage facilities, client relations and general gallery administration procedures Introduction into inventory system and storage Basic training of receiving and shipping of artwork Art systems training (adding inventory, processing invoices/payments and artist payments) Helping with planning of exhibition schedule for upcoming year Contributing to the preparations for exhibitions (writing of press releases, layout/ordering of invites) Installation and lighting of an entire exhibition Contributing to gallery openings (greeting guests, providing artwork information, sales, etc.) Familiarization with shipping and receiving internationally (i.e.: commercial invoices, brokerage, harmony codes.) Continuation with any short-term projects initiated by intern - as a growth development exercise Website management (updating images/information) Databases management (running reports on Art systems) Client relations management Introduction to the role and practice of Art Fairs Assembling packages on artists for curators, etc.
The Intern's experience goes beyond the gallery itself, however. In addition to monthly teleconference meetings, interns have the opportunity to meet with other interns in their regional area for networking sessions approximately every 6 weeks. These meetings may include site visits and/or guest lectures by prominent members of the visual arts sector. The interns can share individual experiences and learn from one another, thereby increasing the development of all involved. Our youth will share problems or concerns that they may be confronting, and peer participants can offer solutions based on their own experiences. In the past, these meetings have provided successful networking opportunities.
For more information, contact ADAC at info@ad-ac.ca
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ADAC Foundation Scholarship
The Art Dealers Association of Canada Foundation scholarship, introduced in 1980, is intended to award an emerging artist from an institution chosen each year by the ADAC. The recipient, in their final year of study, has had to have demonstrated academic significance, and an ongoing commitment to their practice.
In order to qualify for this scholarship, the applicant must:
Be a Canadian citizen Be enrolled in a School of Arts degree program, in the final year of their undergraduate program Be very devoted, committed and show true talent and artistic ability Present a brief portfolio for review by the scholarship committee (the portfolio must be in digital format)Visual Artists Portfolio should include:
5 examples of your best work. Please send your images in JPG format. Make sure your CD is formatted with compatibility for both Mac and PC platforms A current artist statement and curriculum vitae
For more information, contact ADAC at info@ad-ac.ca
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Employment Opportunities
Title: Gallery assistant
Location: Abbozzo Gallery
179 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, ON
Contact: mail@abbozzogallery.com
DESCRIPTION
Abbozzo Gallery seeks a mature permanent part time employee. Art history education and sales experience a definite asset.
This position will require weekend and occasional evening work.
Please send resume to mail@abbozzogallery.com
No phone calls please.
Title: Assistant to Gallery Director
Location: 12 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto (Yorkville)
Phone: 416.968.0901
Hours: 10 am to 6 pm (Tuesday through Saturday)
Start Date: Immediately
ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR
Responsibilities:
*Ability to manage Gallery in Director’s absence and work with minimal supervision.
*Updating and monitoring website to ensure exhibit information and inventory is current and visually attractive. (Static website utilizing Adobe Dreamworks and HTML).
*Preparation and distribution of all other publicity material relative to Gallery.
*High level of interaction with visitors and ability to discuss and answer questions on Gallery exhibits and artists.
*Advertising/Media to be planned and designed.
*Preparation of mailings to include maintaining and printing mailing lists, invitation verbiage and camera work for printers, preparing envelopes for mailing.
*Filing of Gallery material including electronic and hard copies.
*Provide retail sales services for art works and printed materials.
*Wrapping and preparation of artwork for mailing or pick up.
*Maintaining accurate lists of invoices on sold items as well as keeping updated records on customer information.
*Strong computer skills and knowledge, including MS Office, Microsoft Work, Excel, Adobe Photoshop.
Qualifications:
-Post secondary degree in Fine Arts and/or relevant experience.
-4-5 years experience in public interface and visitor service (preferably in art).
-Professional dress and demeanor.
-Excellent written, verbal communication and strong computer skills.
-Ability to troubleshoot and prioritize.
To Apply: Please email or fax (416.968.7686) your resume or contact Phillip Gevik at the Gallery directly.
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