Open Studio 2026 Printmaking Residency
The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the Open Studio Printmaking Residency Career Launcher for OCAD U students.
March 1, 2026
March 1, 2026
2026 Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) Residency
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2026 Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) Residency
Application Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:
Founded in 1984, today TAIS’ artistic vision is shaped by support for the ever broadening multidisciplinary and global context of the animated arts. Annually, TAIS programming seeks to prioritize diverse, intersectional, and progressive artistic and community-based interests that maintain support for the traditions of the discipline while also reflecting an evolving, expanded definition of animation.
The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) Residency Career Launcher for OCAD U students. One (1) successful applicant will be awarded a membership with TAIS ($50 value), $600 in studio rental credits at TAIS to be used in the summer of 2026, and $220 towards production supplies.The selected artist will work towards a self-directed final project during their time with TAIS and give an artist talk. A fee of $300 will be given for the talk.
TAIS is shaped by their support for the ever-broadening multidisciplinary and global context of the animated arts. As the only centre of their kind in the city and province, TAIS’ artistic vision is decidedly community-driven. Annually, TAIS’ public programming presents animation to audiences via screenings, exhibition, web, and through artist talks and studio visits with guest artists. TAIS regularly partners with other groups and organizations to connect with new audiences and to inspire artists to explore animation in their artistic practice. The focus of TAIS artistic vision is on offering artists at all stages of development the opportunity to show their work and access production resources so that they can contribute to the expanding boundaries of animation as a discipline through creation. The ongoing focus of TAIS is to support innovation, experimentation, stylistic diversity and skills development in independent animation practices within a contemporary arts context.
Visit Toronto Animated Image Society’s website for their full studio details
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
- Artist statement (150 words max)
- A statement of interest that describes what you hope to develop if selected and why TAIS is the best place to support you (400 words max)
PARTNER:
Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS)
www.tais.ca
1411 Dufferin St Unit B,
Toronto, ON M6H 4C7
ELIGIBILITY:
- Current OCAD U undergraduate students who have completed 15+ credits and will be graduating in 2026,
- or current OCAD U Master's students graduating in 2026.
*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
RESIDENCY OUTLINE:
One (1) successful candidate will receive:
- $50 Studio Membership (1 year)
- $600 Credit towards studio space rental to be used in the summer of 2026
(studio 1 or studio 4. Rental duration must be consecutive) - $220 to go towards production supplies/expenses
- $300 fee for an artist talk in fall/winter 2026
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION:
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