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2024 CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Akin Career Launcher

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the return of the Akin Career Launcher for Drawing & Painting, Integrated Media, Indigenous Visual Studies, Cross Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies, and Sculpture & Installation students in their graduating term. Students are invited to apply for this opportunity and two (2) successful applicants will be awarded $2,000 in credits to go towards a studio space at Akin’s shared workspaces in 2024-2025! 

DEADLINE: Friday, April 5, 2024, 8:00 AM ET

Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, Festival Creative Artist

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce a creative opportunity in partnership with Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival for the role of a Festival Creative Artist. The festival seeks to commission an animator to create a 20-second animation to serve as the base artwork for the creative campaign of the upcoming 28th edition of the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival happening in November 2024.

DEADLINE: Monday, April 1, 2024, 8:00 AM

Secret Planet Studio Assistant Career Launcher

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the return of a a recruited placement in partnership with Secret Planet for the role of Studio Assistant. This is a great opportunity for artists and designers interested in screen printing, stationary, learning more about how to run a print studio, and working with local artists. Working closely with Secret Planet Print Shop, the Studio Assistant would gain hands on knowledge around the day-today workings of running and managing a print shop with their team.

DEADLINE: Friday, April 12, 2024, at 8:00 AM ET

Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) Residency Career Launcher

The Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) Residency Career Launcher for OCAD U students. The selected artist will work towards a self-directed final project during their time with TAIS and give an artist talk. 

DEADLINE: Monday, April 1, 2024, 8:00 AM

Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography Residency Career Launcher

The Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the Gallery 44 Residency Career Launcher for OCAD U students. One (1) successful applicant will be awarded a Full Membership with Gallery 44 ($190 value), $500 in credits to go towards the rental of Gallery 44 equipment and facilities, and $250 to go towards the cost of  production. The selected artist will work towards a self-directed final project oriented towards their goals to be determined with Gallery 44's Head of Membership and Facilities.

DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 8:00 AM ET

Contemporary Textile Studio
Co-op Residency

The Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the return of the Contemporary Textile Studio Artist Residency Career Launcher for students or recent grads (2023, 2024). Two (2) successful applicants will be awarded a 9 week self-directed residency with Contemporary Textile Studio Cooperative ($550 value) which grants them access to the co-op’s studio, facilities and equipment. Mentorship from one to two studio members will be provided. Additionally, the CEAD will provide the selected artists with $300 to support the cost of materials and supplies during their residency.

DEADLINE: Thursday, April 4, 2024, 8:00 AM

C Magazine
Editorial & Programs Assistant

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce a recruited placement in partnership with C Magazine for the role of Editorial and Programs Assistant. The Editorial and Programs Assistant will join C Magazine’s team to support crucial activities including editorial assistance for print and online platforms, public programming and partnerships, and related communications.

DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (8:00 AM)

2024 Career Launcher Fund

The Career Launcher Fund returns this year for Undergraduate and Master's students graduating in 2023. Apply for up to $350. This fund supports activities relating to professional practice and skills development as you transition out of school to begin your career. Eligible activities should fall in one of the 4 pillars below:

  • Showcasing or distributing your work
  • Skills development
  • Access to networks
  • Supporting your creative business

DEADLINE: Friday, April 5, 2024 (8:00 AM)

401 Richmond
Illustration Studio

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the return of the 401 Richmond Illustration Studio for graduating Illustration students. Graduating ILLU students are invited to apply for this opportunity and four (4) successful applicants will be awarded one year of free studio space in 401 Richmond in from June 2024 to May 2025. 

DEADLINE: Monday, April 15, 2024 (8:00 AM)

Format Website Prize for Graduating Students

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the return of our opportunity with Format for one (1) graduating designer and one (1) graduating artist to each receive a prize which consists of: free hosting of their Format website for life ($300/year value), a $500 monetary prize, and one-on-one consultation with Format’s Expert Site Building Team ($500 value). The selected recipients’ portfolios will also receive promotional support with Format.

DEADLINE: Monday, April 22, 2024 (8:00 AM)

Tonkin Liu
Call for Public Art Mentees

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers and Tonkin Liu are excited to announce an opportunity for students interested in learning more about public art to participate in the development of a project as Mentees through the Career Launcher Program. Up to 4 candidates will be selected to participate in a multi-day workshop run by Tonkin Liu, working alongside Grade 11 students from Etobicoke School for Arts.

DEADLINE: Friday, March 1, 2024 (8:00 AM)

Oakville Galleries
Curatorial Assistant

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce a recruited placement in partnership with Oakville Galleries for the role of Curatorial Assistant. The Curatorial  Assistant will support the Exhibitions and Collection department with library and archival management; exhibition support; and front-of-house services. This position is a great opportunity for those interested in public galleries, visitor services, collections, archives, and library studies.

DEADLINE: Thursday, March 8, 2024 (8:00 AM)

SEQUENCE | Call for Video Producer, Photographer and Graphic Designer

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers and SEQUENCE, are excited to announce the SEQUENCE Career Launcher Program. Three 3 emerging creatives from OCAD U, will be selected to join the SEQUENCE team as freelance collaborators for their 2024 projects. SEQUENCE is seeking (1) a video producer who is skilled in videography and editing, (1) a photographer and (1) a graphic designer.

Recipients Announced.

InterAccess
Studio Assistant

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers and InterAccess are excited to announce a Studio Assistant role through the Career Launcher Program. One (1) candidate will be selected to join the InterAccess team from February to June, 2024. An ideal candidate is a student or recent graduate interested in creative studio management, specifically within new media, digital/manual fabrication, 3D printing, bio-art, AR/VR, or any combination of those streams. 

Recipient Announced.

VIBE Arts
Marketing and Programs Assistant

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce a recruited placement in partnership with VIBE Arts for the role of Marketing & Programs Assistant. The Marketing & Programs Assistant will join the VIBE team to support their communications and marketing efforts, programming, elements of fundraising, and general administration. VIBE Arts supports that we all have different paths and that passion is a great driver in community work.

DEADLINE: Monday, January 29, 2024 (8:00 AM)

Partial x OCAD University
Artist Showcase | Call for Artists

Partial Gallery and OCAD University are excited to announce the return of our partnership which provides an exceptional career opportunity for OCAD U student artists and recent alumni (2022 & 2023). 30 selected artists will be given complimentary 1 year Pro Accounts on Partial ($120 value) and inclusion as featured artists within the OCAD University Artist Showcase on Partial’s online platform in order to showcase their works, and administrate artwork sales and rentals.

DEADLINE: We will be accepting applications until all positions are filled.

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Call for Artists & Makers

Our partnership with Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF), Canada’s leading contemporary outdoor art fair returns this year. The TOAF Career Launcher  is for students in the Illustration, Material Art & Design, Photography, Sculpture and Installation and Printmaking/ Publications programs. The selected students will have a free opportunity at the 62nd TOAF to showcase their artworks in-person and online at TOAF.ca.

DEADLINE: Thursday, March 7, 2024  (11:59 PM)

Artist Project
Call for Artists

Announcing the return of the Artist Project Career Launcher. Students and recent alum are invited to apply for this paid opportunity which provides a professional venue and large public audience for their work at the Queen Elizabeth Building, April 11 - 14, 2024. The Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers will provide a $2,100 production grant towards the realization of this outstanding opportunity.

Recipients Announced.



Contact 

Shellie Zhang
Special Projects Coordinator
E: szhang@ocadu.ca


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The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers recognizes the generous support for the Career Launcher program from the Province of Ontario through its Career Ready Fund.

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