2022 Career Launcher Fund

Details

The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) was excited to announce the 6th annual Career Launcher Fund for graduating students. Emerging artists and designers were invited to apply for a funding opportunity relating to career supports and skills building as they transitioned out of school. Proposed expenses included anything that would be important to advancing an individual’s career success and activities fell in one of the four funding pillars:

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

A jury consisting of representatives from the OCAD Student Union, Faculty of Art and Faculty of Design made selections. In 2022, the Fund awarded 51 applications from individuals and collectives of OCAD University from a selection of 52 applicants.

This opportunity is made possible by generous donors, including the Gordon Eberts Prize.

QUALIFICATIONS

All Undergraduate and Master's students graduating in 2022.

RECIPIENTS

Abedar Kamgari

To support presenting and documenting final thesis exhibition.

Adrian Baduria

To fund Garment Designer program (fashion drafting software).

Adrian Liu

To enhance the professionalism of their project in GradEx and to pitch the concept to high schools.

Aleena Derohanian

To assist in producing a professional quality GradEx display, as well as printing business cards for distribution at GradEx.

Anita Fowl

To explore integrating illustrative works into ceramic art pieces by attending a Queer Pottery class at Create Art Studio in Toronto.

Anqi Li

To gain more in-person curatorial experience, AGO membership, take relevant classes and participate in a juried exhibition.

Azia Kalaw-Dacpano

To support production expenses.

Calista Yuka Shi-Fong Lynn

To support presenting and documenting final thesis exhibition.

Candide Uyanze

To purchase one-year subscription to SuperHi Unlimited to support professional development in web design and programming.

Cecilia Sofia Reyes Cedeño

To support presentation of thesis in GradEx and the production expenses work to sell at the GradEx shop.

Corinna Wyles-Plumley

To assist with printing costs for published book.

Crystal Wong

To support purchasing a custom domain name, move my portfolio to different hosting site and to take the google ux design certification course on Coursera.

Dayna Schaly

To create business cards, 1 year's worth of a domain and website plan, and to sell work at a local gallery.

Dongjin Im

To purchase dress foam for show casing and making process.

Dorian Lynde

To support production and documentation for exhibition assistance.

Ekata Ma

To print business cards for GradEx and to cover application fees for calls for submissions.

Elizabeth DeCoste

To purchase a membership at the artist-run printmaking studio, Open Studio, in order to gain access to their printmaking specific equipment and resources post-graduation.

Emerald Repard-Denniston

To support production expenses/subscription fees - Software (Blender, Cinema 4D Animation software).

Emma Lazor

To assist with showcasing and distributing work for GradEX display and shop.

Eva Ng

To take a proofreading stands course to develop literacy and proofreading skills

Evelyn Trista Baik

To support production expenses related to an ongoing photography project.

Evgenia Mikhaylova

To assist with the cost of production of the bronze cast work, forming the base for a future proposed installation exhibition proposal.

Grace Yuan

To take courses in UX/UI/interaction design for employment in the digital product design field.

Greg Martin

To develop their portfolio to enter the XGD field.

Hiroshi Nakatsugawa

To support framing drawings for upcoming show.

Isaac King

To distribute an animated installation to galleries, festivals, and events.

Jaz Michael Ludwick

To support production and exhibition costs.

Jeneil Cokes

To take the Google UX Design course and purchase a dress form to be used during a sewing apprenticeship.

Josephine Yu Jia Guan

To extend research project beyond graduation to a wider.

Kalina Nedelcheva

To support space rental fees for a two-day local art and music exhibition in Toronto.

Luofan Zhuang

To support material fees for showcasing works.

Michelle Haley Rosen

To purchase a CARFAC membership.

Min Joo Kang

To support a subscription to CG STATION to improve skills in 3D modeling.

Mina Nowzari

To assist with the printing and distribution of a monthly mail art project.

Na'ama Freeman

To support the creation of a professional website that will showcase curatorial, exhibition, and personal projects.

Oleksandra (Sasha) Shevchenko

To purchase materials for upcoming studio research and educational resources.

Parvathy Nair

To print a book of short stories and poetry.

Qing Huang

To support presenting GradEx project.

Rachel Morris

To support taking NCIDQ IDFX exam.

Ronald Lam

To support purchasing subscriptions, digital platform payments and books for continued education.

Sara Abulkarim

To turn digital paintings into prints that would be sold in online shop

Schylar van den Helm

To print copies of my thesis publication in order to distribute work.

Tiffany Chin

To enter competitions and preparing for Grad Ex.

Toko Hosoya

To take a bronze casting course at the OCAD U School of Continuing Studies.

Veri Yejin Lee

To support upcoming group exhibition of illustrators.

Vicky Talwar

To support an upcoming solo exhibition at a public art gallery.

Vridhhi Chaudhry

To produce a zine.

Yeunwoo Jung

To purchase materials to create works and prints and to support website domain.

Ying Zhong

To support participation and success in the Interior Design show.

Yuefeng Li

To purchase materials to continue creating work and portfolio.

Yujia Guo

To support software subscription to Harmony.

The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) is excited to announce the 6th annual Career Launcher Fund for graduating students. Emerging artists and designers are invited to apply for a funding opportunity relating to career supports and skills building as they transition out of school. Proposed expenses can anything that would be important to advancing an individual’s career success and activities in one of the four funding pillars:

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

Proposed expenses must be specific, create a compelling case for support, and should be something important to advancing your career success. Special attention will be given to proposals that take into consideration the numerous privileges and access that end once you leave school, such as facilities, community, knowledge and skill acquisition, and mentorship.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee consisting of representatives from OCAD U faculties and student representatives.

This opportunity is made possible by generous donors, including the Gordon Eberts Prize.

SUGGESTED ELIGIBLE EXPENSES

Professional development and skill-building (Courses, Classes and Workshop Fees; Apprenticeship).
*In partnership with the OCAD U RBC CEAD and the Career Launcher Fund, OCAD U School of Continuing Studies will be offering discount course offerings for the total cost of $350 with no tax, to match the maximum fund amount available for each selected applicant.
Short-term rental fees (Studios and Facilities)
Production expenses (Software, Professional Services)
Membership or subscription fees (Associations and Organizations; Software; Facility Access and Equipment Loans)
Submission fees (Awards, Residencies, Exhibitions and Publications)
Ticket and attendance fees (Conferences, fairs, trade shows)
Exhibition assistance (Production, Promotion, Documentation)
+ much more

INELIGIBLE EXPENSES

Travel costs
Event and hospitality expenses
Accommodation or long-term studio rental costs
Substantial equipment or tool purchases (rentals and purchasing minor tools are permitted)
Proposals covered by other OCAD U funding programs like the OCAD U Commitment (http://bit.ly/ocaducommitment), the Big Ideas Fund, emergency loans, Student Union Project Grants, etc.

For more information, please visit the archive section of our Career Launcher website to see past recipients and examples of successful applications (2021, 2020, 2019)

QUALIFICATIONS

All Undergraduate and Master's students graduating in 2022

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Current CV or Resume
A one sentence summary of how you intend to use the fund
Written proposal (max. 500 words) outlining the proposed use of funds and the significance of the opportunity to your practice and or/ career.
Include an itemized budget proposal outlining eligible expenses. Proposed expenses must be specific and could be up to $350 (minimum requested amount - $100). Be specific.
Portfolio link or PDF sample highlighting 3-5 works demonstrating the nature of your creative practice. Include a list of the works you are highlighting.

*All uploaded files must be named as follows to be considered: LastName_First Name_[item]_CareerLauncher Fund 2022, for example, Doe_Dakota_Resume_CareerLauncher Fund 2022