401 Richmond Illustration Studio
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OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION
OCADUniversity’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 2025to May 2026. This is an incredible opportunity to become part of a larger creative community and connect with like-minded creative practitioners.Applications will be reviewed by ILLU Faculty members during the graduating medals and awards process. The studio will be cleaned before move-in.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please provide the following information in one PDF document:
- Full contact information (Name, phone, and email)
- Current resume or CV
- Website and/or social media
- A statement of interest that contextualizes your intent to use the studio, and outlines the significance of the opportunity a shared, collaborative environment will bring to your creative practice (250 words max).
- Written confirmation of the two eligibility criteria (Add this following your statement).
LOCATION
401Richmond Street W,
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be an undergraduate Illustration major who has completed 15+ credits and will be graduating in 2025
- Must have the intention of being present in the Greater Toronto Area following graduation in order to make regular use of this opportunity
*Priority may be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity
**If you have already received this opportunity in a previous year, you are not eligible to apply
TERM
June2025 to May 2026
DEADLINE
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 8:00 AM ET
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION
Apply via Typeform here: https://ocadu-cead.typeform.com/to/tYB8rMhk
Catch up with four OCAD University Illustration graduates who won a year of studio space with the 401 Richmond Career Launcher Prize in 2018.
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.
