Cultural Community Expo 2023
Co-presented by OCAD U LIVE
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 10AM-3:30PM
Location: OCAD University, RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers
115 McCaul St., 3rd Floor
Livestreamed on www.ocadu.ca/live
The Cultural Community Expo brings together the people and places that make up Toronto’s art and cultural sector to prepare Faculty of Art students for building a career in the arts after graduation.
Through a series of engagements with exemplary OCAD U alum, professional guests, art studios, cultural organizations and production centres, the Cultural Community Expo highlights potential career paths and presentation venues for emerging artists. Participants come away with a better understanding of how to make a living and sustain their art practice once they leave school, while at the same time remaining engaged in the cultural community, receiving mentorship, and gaining access to facilities and professional development opportunities.
Cultural Centres Info Session
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 10am – 12noon
Wondering where to find studio space, production facilities, and exhibition opportunities outside of OCAD U? Join us for this info-session to learn about variety of cultural centres and how they support the needs of emerging artists through community involvement, equipment access, residencies, and calls-for-submissions. Participating organizations include: Xpace, Nia Centre, Open Studio, LIFT (Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto), InterAccess + more!
Going Public! Demystifying Public Art for Emerging Artists
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 1pm
Do you want to expand your art practice into the public realm, but aren’t sure how to start?
Join our panelists as they discuss a wide range of public art opportunities for early career artists. Gain insight on the proposal process, skill building, and resources for murals, community engagement, large scale commissions and more.
Panelists:
- Stoyan Barakov, Coordinator, Public Art, City of Pickering
- Layne Hinton, Co-Director/Co-Curator, Art Spin; Associate, Public Art Implementation, Art + Public
- Belinda Uwase, Artists Programs Coordinator, STEPS Public Art
Making a Living in the Arts
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 2:30pm
A conversation with recent OCAD U alumni who will share their professional journeys and insights as practicing artists and arts workers.