Why this intership is unique 

Doing an internship at Livart is not just about gaining hands-on experience — it’s about contributing to an active reflection on the role of art in society.

Located in a former presbytery in the Plateau-Mont-Royal, Livart is an art center that brings together a gallery, artists’ studios, an art school, event spaces, and a boutique.

Its mission: to democratize access to art and culture through accessible, participatory, and engaging experiences.

👉 We are looking for someone who wants to invest themselves in an approach that is both practical and reflective, in connection with youth audiences.

 

Internship objective

This internship is part of the
Internship Scholarship Program in Practice Settings (BSMP) of the Fonds de recherche du Québec.

It aims to allow the intern to develop a critical reflection on cultural mediation practices with young audiences, in connection with their research project.

 

Research component

The internship will explore issues related to:

• Cultural mediation with children
• The transmission of visual arts
• Engagement of youth audiences
• Democratization of access to art

 

The intern will be invited to:

• Document field observations
• Analyze interactions with audiences
• Experiment with different mediation approaches
• Contribute to reflections on Livart’s practices

 

Your role

You will actively contribute to the development of Livart’s family programming while enriching your research approach.

You will be involved in:

• Creating and leading workshops
• Cultural mediation
• Communications (social media, content creation)
• Preparing day camps and activities

 

What you will do

• Develop creative workshops and cultural mediation activities
• Participate in preparing materials and activities
• Lead workshops for children
• Contribute to communications and promotion of activities
• Observe and document practices in real-life contexts

 

A hands-on experience

Through camps and workshops, you will be in direct contact with children aged 4 to 12 and evolve in an environment where creation, dissemination, and experimentation intersect.

This internship directly connects theory and practice.

 

Profile sought

You are curious, engaged, and reflective.

• Strong interest in arts, culture, and audiences
• Desire to integrate a fieldwork component into your research
• Enjoy working with children
• Autonomous, organized, and comfortable working in a team

 

Requirements

• Eligible for the BSMP program (Fonds de recherche du Québec)
• Enrolled in a research-based master’s (non-professional) or a PhD
• Research project related to the internship themes
• Supervised by a university research advisor
• Studies in visual arts, art history, education, museum studies, or a related field
• Experience working with children
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Knowledge of creative tools (Canva, Adobe, etc.) (an asset)

 

Details

• 15 to 25 hours per week
• Duration: 4 to 6 months
• Start date: May or June 2025
• On-site internship
• Location: Montreal (Plateau-Mont-Royal)

 

Application

Please send your CV, a cover letter, and a brief description of your research project to:
famille@lelivart.com