This is a 20 week internship position:
Wage: $12.50/hour
Start Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2017
End Date: Friday, February 23, 2018
Hours: Full-time, Tuesday – Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm
Number of Positions available: 1
The Art Dealers Association of Canada (ADAC) is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 1966. Our association is the largest representation of major private commercial galleries in Canada, and our dealers represent the country’s leading artists.
ADAC is located at 401 Richmond, an epicentre for Toronto’s art community. The building is home to over 140 artists, cultural producers, microenterprises, galleries, festivals, and shops. The building is a thriving arts hub that is open to the public.
Appraisal Service - The ADAC offers established and professional valuations of artworks that are donated as Cultural Property of Canada. We are looking for an Appraisal Assistant to help the Manager of Appraisal Services facilitate and coordinate the ADAC Appraisal Service.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Receive appraisal applications from institutions and ensure applications are complete
- Read through documents and ensure information is accurate (rectify any errors and discrepancies)
- Enter all information into ADAC appraisal database and maintain correspondence and material in electronic and paper files
- Assist in obtaining sales information for appraisers when necessary
- Produce sales graphs for appraisal report (gather information from submitted appraisals, confirm auction values, convert values to appropriate currency and source reference images)
- Edit and format final appraisal report
- Generate final report, obtain sign-off and dispatch to institution
- Update and maintain ADAC vendor list
- Assist with member services: coordinate timely information for circulation to the membership on any important issues surrounding the visual arts and ADAC events and projects
- Assist with telephone and email inquiries from the general public regarding appraisals of art work, donation, purchase, artist representation, etc.
- Assist with ADAC’s social media and website platforms according to guidelines and schedule
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary degree combined with experience in the arts and/or a solid general knowledge of Canadian and international fine art, both contemporary and historical
- Demonstrated knowledge and interest in commercial art galleries and auction industry
- Good time management and organization; ability to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent editing skills and pay close attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office suite
- Experience with databases and information management
- Knowledge of the Cultural Property Export and Import Act and the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board an asset
- Bilingualism is an asset
This position is funded by Young Canada Works – Building Careers in Heritage. Applicants should ensure they are eligible for this program: http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1459869949087
We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of Canada to apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to the Hiring Manager at hr@ad-ac.ca
