DEADLINE: Friday, December 9, 2022, 8:00 AM ET
More Info: https://bit.ly/YDSBHMCL2023
Yonge-Dundas Square and the Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers are excited to announce the Black History Month Digital Exhibition Career Launcherproviding an exhibition opportunity for three (3) artists from the OCAD U community to exhibit their work on the square’s digital screens. Artists are invited to submit artworks to be displayed across five (5) digital screens for the duration of Black History Month in February 2023, reflecting on what role artists can play in the city’s public spaces.
Yonge-Dundas Square is a unique focal point of the downtown Toronto community. The Square is designated for use as a public open space and as an event venue that can accommodate events of various sizes. Artists are invited to take over two horizontal screens (960 x 480 pixels) and three vertical screens (448 x 608 pixels) on the Square.
This opportunity is for artists who identify as Black. The successful applicants will each receive an exhibition fee ($500) provided by the CEAD.
Applicants can virtually tour the square here
Location of 5 screens in Square can be viewed here
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current OCAD U undergraduate and graduate level students and recent grads (class of 2022 or 2021)
- Selected artists must have a screen-based practice including but not limited to static, moving images, and multi-channel.
- Please note that artworks must comply with YDS Display Policy available here and City of Toronto’s Municipal Code Chapter 694 - 18, E, (4) and (5) regulations available here
RATE
- $500 Artist fee
For more info about this and other Career Launchers visit: www.careerlaunchers.format.com