Fondation Marc Séguin
Mission/about the organisation:
The Foundation’s goal is to support the sustainability of Marc Séguin’s body of work through archival and historical preservation. The Foundation’s mission is to run a publicly accessible reference center; a place to study the work; to promote the work through exhibition and publication projects; as well as to host artistic, research and mediation projects that inspire reflection on the process of artistic creation and its link to territory. As a reference center for this artist's oeuvre, the Foundation acts as a recognized authority and is available for any questions regarding the authentification of artwork.
Context of the internship
Under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Marc Séguin Foundation, the intern will work on the Marc Séguin Catalogue Raisonné project.
The Catalogue Raisonné project aims to inventory the artist’s works, exhibition records, and critical reception. The intern’s mandate will be to support the management in various tasks related to the project’s completion:
research;
sorting and documentation;
digital archiving;
data entry into the online catalogue;
digitization of archives;
web communication and dissemination.
Requirements and Desired Qualifications:
This internship is intended for master’s students interested in visual arts, film, and literature, whose knowledge and skills include research, communication, archiving, and cultural mediation.
strong interest in art history, museology, and/or archival studies;
methodical, meticulous, and well-organized;
autonomous and versatile;
good knowledge of the art world and cultural sector;
excellent command of technology.
Contact:
Internship Supervisor: Julie-Anne Côté
Internship Period: Fall term (September–December) or Winter term (January–April).
Number of days: 3 days in person and 1 remote work day.
If you are interested, we invite you to send your CV and cover letter to the following address: jacote@fondationmarcseguin.com.
To learn more about the Foundation: https://www.fondationmarcseguin.com/
and about the artist: marcseguin.com.
