DEADLINE: Thursday, May 11, 2023, 8:00 AM ET
TO APPLY + LEARN MORE VISIT: https://bit.ly/AkinCL2023
The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the return of the Akin Career Launcher for Drawing & Painting, Integrated Media, Indigenous Visual Studies, Cross Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies, and Sculpture & Installation students in their graduating term.
Akin is a Toronto-based arts organization that provides creative studio space as well as arts-based programming. Akin’s studios provide a working environment that maintains a friendly and inspiring atmosphere where people can work on creative endeavours and creative entrepreneurial undertakings of all kinds. They build community through accessible and educational programming along with open studio events, gallery tours, exhibitions, as well as various other art projects.
Students are invited to apply for this opportunity and two successful applicants will be awarded $2,000 in credits to go towards a studio space at Akin’s shared workspaces in 2023-2024! In addition to the $2,000 studio credit, each recipient will receive $450 credit for use at Remote Gallery at Richmond and Portland. Remote Gallery provides the opportunity to exhibit work, host workshops / artist talks, or other activities relevant to early career growth.
This is an amazing opportunity to become part of a larger creative community and gain access to the excellent multidisciplinary facilities that Akin Collective has to offer.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a DRPT/INTM/INVC/LIFE/SCIN student in their graduating year
Must have the intent of remaining in the region following graduation to make use of this opportunity
Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity
*Akin is currently at capacity for artists who require access to ceramic facilities. Artists who are seeking access to ceramic facilities are encouraged to apply for the Career Launcher fund.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Full contact information (Name, phone, and email)
Current CV
A brief statement/bio that contextualizes your overall practice (150 words max)
Online portfolio or an attached PDF portfolio. Include 5-7 sample support images of past artwork in a single PDF
A statement of interest that contextualizes your intent to use the studio and outlines the significance of the opportunity (400 words max)
For more info about this and other Career Launchers visit: www.careerlaunchers.format.com