OCAD U CAREER LAUNCHERS

Critical Distance Centre for Curators Exhibition Essay Commission Career Launcher

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) have partnered to co-create the Critical Distance Exhibition Essay Career Launcher. The opportunity will select one (1) writer to be commissioned for a 500 word exhibition essay to accompany a new public art billboard piece on Shaw street in August/September 2023. 

DEADLINE:
Friday, April 17, 2023 at 8:00 am ET

Arts Etobicoke Project Coordinator Career Launcher

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce a recruited placement in partnership with Arts Etobicoke for the role of Project Coordinator.The Project Coordinator will join the Arts Etobicoke team to support their community art classes and outdoor events and workshops. This is a fantastic opportunity for OCAD U students interested in building skills in arts facilitation and education from a community-centered approach. 

DEADLINE:
Friday, April 14, 2023, 8:00 AM ET

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:
Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 8:00 AM ET

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. The selected artist will towards a self-directed final project oriented towards their goals to be determined with the Gallery 44 Membership Coordinator. Possible outputs include an artist talk, exhibition, online project, workshop or more.

DEADLINE:
Monday, April 3, 2023, 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 3, 2023, 8:00 AM ET

Art Metropole
Programs, Publications and Shop Assistant

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce a recruited placement in partnership with Art Metropole for the role of Programs, Publications & Shop Assistant. The Programs, Publications & Shop Assistant will join Art Metropole’s team to support activities at their 896 College Street space, at pop-up locations, and online. 

DEADLINE: 
Thursday, March 30 2023, 8:00 AM ET

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 2023 to May 2024. 

DEADLINE: 
Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 8:00 AM ET

Format Website Prize for Graduating Students

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce an opportunity in partnership 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: 
Friday, March 31, 2023, 8:00 AM ET

DesignTO
Programs Assistant

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce a recruited placement in partnership with DesignTO for the role of Programs Assistant. Working with and reporting to the Artistic Director, the Programs Assistant supports the planning, administration, and execution of DesignTO Festival programming, including exhibitions, events, outreach, and special initiatives.

DEADLINE: 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 8:00 AM ET

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: 
Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 11:59 PM ET

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 13 - 16, 2023. The Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers will provide a $2,100 production grant towards the realization of this outstanding opportunity.

Recipient Announced.

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.