The Curatorial Internships Program is designed to share the CCA’s expertise with students and young professionals in architecture, design, the arts, the humanities, and cultural studies who are interested in exploring editorial and curatorial work in architecture. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to become acquainted with the CCA’s curatorial approach—in particular its Collection, exhibitions, editorial projects, and research programs—through a nine-month internship in Montréal beginning in October 2025.

The call for applications will open on 3 February 2025 and the deadline for applications this year is 10 March 2025, by 5pm EDT.

Students and young professionals thirty (30) years of age or younger on 1 January 2025 are eligible to apply for the annual curatorial internships program, regardless of citizenship and place of residence. We expect interns to have completed or be enrolled in a university-level program.

The program provides a monthly stipend of CAD 2,500 over a period of nine months, calculated to defray costs of living in Montréal (subject to Canada and Québec income tax laws, if applicable). The languages in use at the CCA are English and French. The internship is non-renewable.

Under the guidance of the Chief Curator, the interns will collaborate in the research for and preparation of exhibitions, publications, educational initiatives, public programs, and communications and Collection activities.

Applications should be submitted through the CCA online application portal and include the following 2 documents, in English or in French, in PDF format (5MB maximum for each file):

1) A 750- to 1,000-word critical analysis of a CCA Collection object, article, event or exhibition.

2) A curriculum vitae detailing education, professional experience, working languages, and any other relevant information. Contact information for two academics or professionals who are familiar with the candidate and their work will also need to be provided.

Only applications through the CCA online application portal will be accepted. Only complete applications will be considered.

The CCA will select the interns and notify all applicants by the end of April 2025. The CCA will select the candidates according to their curricula, the relevance of their critical thinking about architecture, and their intended trajectory in the fields of curating and publishing.

The internship will be effective only after the recipient has obtained all authorizations from the immigration authorities of Quebec and Canada required to be entitled legally to conduct the internship in Canada.

For more information, please send an email to [curatorialopportunities@cca.qc.ca] (mailto: curatorialopportunities@cca.qc.ca).

Our institution’s diversity is at the core of our creativity and strengthens our research efforts. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from persons with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and other people of colour, of all genders, and LGBTQ+ persons. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify in their application (CV or cover letter). Applicants who require accommodations for any part of the application process can contact [vsamson@cca.qc.ca] (mailto: vsamson@cca.qc.ca) to receive confidential assistance.

This program is generously supported by the Power Corporation of Canada.

1) Who can apply to this internship?

We accept applications from students and young professionals in architecture, design, the arts, the humanities, and cultural studies, regardless of citizenship and place of residence, as long as you are thirty (30) years of age or younger on 1 January of the year of application. We expect interns to have completed or be enrolled in a university-level program.

2) What is the application deadline?

The deadline for applications for the 2025–2026 Curatorial internships program is 10 March 2025.

3) Is there a level of study or a diploma required? Can I apply if I have a background in a discipline other than architecture?

The internship is designed for students and young professionals in architecture, design, the arts, the humanities, and cultural studies who are interested in exploring editorial and curatorial work in architecture. We expect interns to have completed or be enrolled in a university-level program. While applicants do not need to have formal training in architecture, evidence of a sustained interest in the field is preferred.

4) Are language tests or certificates required?

We do not ask applicants to pass any language tests or hold any language certifications. However, we work primarily in English and French, and expect that curatorial interns be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking in at least one of the two languages.

5) Does the CCA offer architectural training? Will I receive an educational diploma after the curatorial internship?

We do not offer professional architectural training. After finishing the curatorial internship, neither a certificate nor a diploma will be granted.

6) What is a critical analysis? Where can I find information about the CCA Collection, events, exhibitions, or articles?

A critical analysis is an open prompt, such that applicants can demonstrate their interests in curatorial work, their thought processes, and give a sense of their ideas about architecture and the built environment in 750 to 1,000 words. The critical analysis must be related to our Collection, one of our events, one of our exhibitions, or one of our articles.

Learn more about our Collection and archival holdingshere. Explore our past events and exhibitions [here] (https://www.cca.qc.ca/en/past) or watch event recordings here. Or, read our articles here

7) Is this a full-time internship?

Yes, interns are expected to work at the CCA Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm, for the nine-month duration of the internship, though some flexibility in scheduling will be required. Part-time teleworking is permitted, to be discussed with the selected candidates in accordance with CCA policy.

8) How long is the internship? When does it start and end?

The internship lasts nine months and usually begins in October and ends in June. Dates for the 2025–2026 internship will be announced later.

9) What is the monthly stipend and what does it cover?

The program provides interns with a monthly stipend of CAD 2,500 over a period of nine months, which can be used to cover living costs in Montréal during the internship at the CCA (rent, food, etc.).

10) Does the CCA pay for moving expenses (plane tickets, movers, etc.)?

The CCA does not pay for moving expenses. However, the program provides interns with a monthly stipend of CAD 2,500 for nine months, which can be used to cover moving expenses (plane tickets, movers, etc.).

11) Does the CCA provide accommodations?

The CCA does not provide accommodations. However, the curatorial intern may choose to allocate the monthly stipend to cover the cost of accommodations.

12) If I am selected, is it guaranteed that I will obtain a visa and/or work permit for the internship?

In all cases requiring a visa and/or a work permit, the CCA cannot guarantee that these documents will be obtained, as immigration decisions are made by Immigration Québec and Immigration Canada.

13) Can I study while being a curatorial intern?

The internship is full-time and curatorial interns are expected to work at the CCA Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm, for the nine-month duration of the internship. Part-time teleworking is permitted, to be discussed with the selected candidates in accordance with CCA policy. If the schedule permits and you are coming to Canada from abroad, consult with Immigration Québec and Immigration Canada or a local Canadian embassy to acquire the proper authorizations to study while interning.

14) Can I stay in Canada after the internship?

We cannot advise on immigration or visa matters. We will help curatorial interns acquire work permits that authorize their internship at the CCA for the nine-month duration of the internship. For any other immigration matter, consult with Immigration Québec and Immigration Canada or a local Canadian embassy.

15) Can I bring my family with me to Canada?

We cannot advise on immigration or visa matters. We will help curatorial interns acquire work permits that authorize their internship at the CCA for the nine-month duration of the internship. For any other immigration matter, consult with Immigration Québec and Immigration Canada or a local Canadian embassy.

16) Who will evaluate the applications? When will the results be announced and how many people are selected?

A selection committee will evaluate the applicants according to their curricula, the relevance of their critical thinking about architecture, and their intended trajectory in the fields of curating and publishing. Two applicants will be selected for the internship. All applicants will receive a response by the end of April.

2024–2025
Lisa Belabed, Master of Arts in Architectural History, UCL Bartlett School of Architecture (2023); Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, University of Essex (2022)

2023-2024
Ella Eßlinger, Master of Architecture, ETH Zurich - Federal Institute of Technology (2022); Bachelor of Architecture, Technische Universität München (TUM)
Leonie Hartung, Master of Architecture, Universität der Künste Berlin; Bachelor of Architecture, Universität der Künste Berlin (2021)
Keamogetse Mosienyane, Master in Southern Urbanism, University of Cape Town; Bachelor of arts (interdisciplinary with a focus on economics and geography), University of British Columbia (2020)
Emma Rath, Master of Architecture, Carleton University (2023); Bachelor of Fine Arts, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (2020)

2022-2023
Anna Garcia Molina, Bachelor of Architecture, Universidad Autónoma de México (2021)
Giacomo Rossi, Master of Architecture, ETH Zurich-Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (in progress); Bachelor of Architecture, Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio (2020)
Shukri Sultan, Master of Architectural History, Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London (2021), Bachelor of Spatial and Interior Design, Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London (2016)

2020–2022

Marie Kordovská, Master of Theory and History of Art, Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design, Prague (2019), Bachelor of History of European Culture, Charles University(2016)

Neady Atieno Oduor, Master of Arts, Architecture, Dessau International Architecture Graduate School (2020), Bachelor of Architectural Technology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2016)

Dina Taha, Master of Environmental Design, Yale University (2019), Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, The American University in Cairo (2015)(2-month internship)

2019–2020
Laura Aparicio, Bachelor of Architecture (2015) and Art (2013), Universidad de los Andes
Jann Wiegand, Bachelor of Architecture, Bergische Universität Wuppertal (2018)

2018–2019

Hannah M. Strothmann, Bachelor of Architecture, Universität der Künste (2018)
Keren Kuenberg, Bachelor of Architecture, Bezalel Academy for Arts and Design (2015)

Melania Grozdanoska, Bachelor of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology (2017)

2017–2018

Corinna Anderson, The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London
Federico Ortiz, Architectural Association
Yuma Shinohara, Columbia University

2016–2017

Ariana Revilla, McGill University
Ushma Thakrar, Architectural Association
Tania Tovar Torres, Columbia University

2015–2016
Irene Chin, Harvard University, Graduate School of Design
Anna Renken, Yale University
Stefan Sauter, Universidad VERITAS

2014–2015
Gregory W. Barton, Columbia University
Alice Haddad, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Josephine Minhinnett, Ryerson University

2013–2014
Jayne Kelley, University of Illinois at Chicago
Jesse Seegers, Princeton University

2012–2013
Victoria Bugge Øye, Columbia University
Alexandra Courcoulas, New York University, Institute of Fine Arts

2011–2012
Marta Masferrer, Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura de Barcelona
Cerys Wilson, University of St.Andrews