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Kasra Goodarznezhad, Evolving Maps; A Collective Memory, examples of AI generated maps, 2022 Artist Project recipient.

2025 Artist Project

Call for Artists

Details


OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

The Artist Project and The Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers are excited to announce the return of the Artist Project Career Launcher for graduating student or recent alumni of  the Sculpture/Installation, Integrated Media, Life Studies, Digital Futures, or Interdisciplinary Master’s in Art, Media and Design programs.

Students and recent alumni are invited to apply for this paid opportunity which provides a professional venue and large public audience for their work. The successful applicant will participate in the 16th annual Artist Project held at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, May 8 - 11, 2025.

The Show Director will select a successful applicant and The Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers will provide a $2,100 production and artist fee grant towards the realization of this outstanding opportunity. 


OPPORTUNITY AND VENUE DETAILS

  • Dimensions of the project space are roughly 10 x 30’ square feet in size. 
  • A wall cannot be guaranteed. Artists are encouraged to imagine projects that can be viewed from a 360° perspective (for example: sculptural or performative artworks that do not need to be mounted on a wall)
  • The space provided at the fair is located among other exhibiting artists. It is important to keep the sound levels of the proposed project minimal. 
  • The fair hall is lit with overhead lighting and high ceilings. Creating an enclosed dark space would be difficult. The suspension of materials from overhead is not possible in the fair hall. 
  • The fair is family friendly. Therefore, the project content should not include nudity or profanity. 
  • A changing and/or staging area will be provided as needed
  • Artists will be responsible for their own transportation and installation
  • AV equipment and electricity needs must be sourced from the Better Living Centre venue. Below is a general breakdown of estimated associated costs:

             - Electrical outlet: $200
             - Overhead light (Highbays): $320
             - Wall mounted light (Arm lights): $100

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Please provide the following information in one PDF document:

  • Contact info (Name, phone, and email)
  • Current creative CV
  • Website and/or social Media handle
  • Artist statement/bio (150 words max)
  • A short proposal which communicates your interest in the opportunity and a very clear expression of your project proposal. Proposals should include a description of the project and its ideas, and a summary of how it will be installed/displayed. Sketches of the install/layout are welcomed. (500 words max)
  • Link to your relevant portfolio images and/or links to recorded material (Vimeo, YouTube etc.). Do not send video files.

  • **Important: Applicants who are exhibiting at GradEx 2025 should put forward work they are not showing at GradEx because the exhibition dates coincide.



PARTNER

Artist Project
www.theartistproject.com

Date:  May 8 - 11, 2025

Location: Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current undergraduate or Master’s level student graduating in 2025, or recent alumni who graduated in 2024
  • Priority will be given to applicants from Sculpture & Installation, Integrated Media, Life Studies, Digital Futures, or Interdisciplinary Master’s in Art, Media and Design programs
  • Priority will be given to proposals that consider the venue details
  • Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity

RATE

$2,100 production and artist fee grant 


DEADLINE

Monday, February 24, 2025, 8:00 AM ET


SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION

Apply via Typeform here: https://ocadu-cead.typeform.com/to/XVeveY9Y



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 supportClick 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.


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