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title: 'Request for Proposals: External Collection Review, McIntosh Gallery'
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  RFP for a qualified arts professional to conduct an external collection review
  for McIntosh Gallery (Western University). Max $20,000 CAD contract.
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status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-25'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Commission
organization: Western University
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/western-university'
deadline: '2026-06-17'
location: 'McIntosh Gallery, London, ON, Canada'
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compensationRange: 'Maximum $20,000 CAD excluding HST'
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# Request for Proposals: External Collection Review, McIntosh Gallery

**Hosted by:** Western University

**Type:** Commission | **Location:** McIntosh Gallery, London, ON, Canada | **Deadline:** June 17, 2026

## About This Program

McIntosh Gallery at Western University seeks proposals from qualified curators, academics, consultants, and arts professionals to conduct an External Collection Review of its 4,350+ object collection of contemporary and historical Canadian art connected to Southwestern Ontario. The reviewer will produce a comprehensive report covering methodology, key findings, areas of strength and weakness, and recommendations for future acquisition and deaccession priorities. The review will complement an ongoing internal review and inform a new Collection Development Plan guiding collecting priorities over the next five years and beyond.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International

### Additional Requirements

Submit a single PDF document by email to rdeiterd@uwo.ca with subject line 'McIntosh Gallery External Collection Review' by June 17, 2026, 11:59pm ET. See full RFP for Proposal Guidelines, Submission Details, Selection Criteria, and Applicant Qualifications.

## Compensation & Benefits

Maximum $20,000 CAD excluding HST

**Includes:** Commission fee

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 25, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 17, 2026
- **Program Start:** July 20, 2026
- **Program End:** April 30, 2027

## Contact

**Contact:** Rachel Deiterding, Curator (Collections & Special Projects)

**Email:** rdeiterd@uwo.ca

**Phone:** (519) 661-3181

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://mcintoshgallery.ca/news/2026/request_for_proposals_external_collection_review.html