OCAD U CAREER LAUNCHERS

Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography Residency

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography is an artist-run centre committed to supporting diverse approaches to photographic and image based practices through exhibitions, education programs and facilitating artistic production. Gallery 44 provides space and context for meaningful dialogue between artists and publics. Together, we offer an entry point to explore the artistic, cultural, historic, social and political implications of the image in our ever-expanding visual world.

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.

The selected artist will be connected to a mentor from Gallery 44's network of instructors and artists. The mentor will be available to meet with the artist for approx. three 4-hour sessions. A recommended schedule is at the beginning, middle and end of the residency. 

Gallery 44 members have access to an exclusive schedule of free events focused on developing visual literacy, professional practice and technical skills. Their production facilities support artistic production at affordable rates and feature a wide range of professional analog and digital equipment. This is an amazing opportunity to become part of a larger creative community, further develop a body of work or create something new, and gain access to the excellent photography facilities that Gallery 44 has to offer.

RESIDENCY OUTLINE

One (1) successful candidate will receive:

• $190 Full Membership (1 year)
  provides 24/7 access to Gallery 44’s production facilities
• $500 Credit towards equipment and facilities rental from Gallery 44
• $250 Production fund 
• $300 Artist fee upon completion of their project
• Artist will be connected to a mentor from Gallery 44's network of instructors and artists. 

One (1) successful candidate will work towards:

• A final project that can take the form of a display in G44’s production gallery, artist talk, online project, workshop or more. The project will be developed with the artist and Gallery 44’s Head of Membership and Facilities. 

APPLICATION SUPPORT

The OCAD U RBC CEAD is committed to promoting substantive equality for equity-seeking groups that are under-represented in the creative sector. We encourage applications from first-time applicants to the program and graduates of equity-seeking communities including racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities / expressions. Applicants are welcome to advise the CEAD of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Applicants who need assistance with their submissions are invited to connect with the RBC CEAD for Advising support. Click here to learn more about how to book an advising appointment.

ACCESSIBILITY

Applicants who have concerns about meeting a Career Launcher application deadline are invited to connect with the CEAD in order to discuss possible alternatives. We encourage all who might require assistance with the application process to reach out to determine available support. Outreach of this nature should be undertaken at least one week prior to the published application deadline.