Artist Project 2024
Deadline: Monday, February 5, 2024, 8:00 AM ET
Learn more + Apply: https://careerlaunchers.format.com/2024-artist-project-career-launcher
The Artist Project and The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers are excited to announce the return of the Artist Project Career Launcher for an upper year student or recent graduate of the Integrated Media, Digital Futures, Sculpture/Installation 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 15th annual Artist Project held at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, April 11 - 14, 2024
The Show Director will select a successful applicant and The RBC 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.
- 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 project content should not include nudity or profanity.
- A wall cannot be guaranteed. Artists are encouraged to imagine projects that can be viewed from a 360° perspective.
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current student or recent graduate of Integrated Media, Digital Futures, Sculpture/Installation or Interdisciplinary Master’s in Art, Media and Design programs (2022 and 2023).
- Applications from students and graduates in INTM, DF SCIN or IAMD are encouraged.
- 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
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- 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 and/or links to recorded material (Vimeo, YouTube etc.). Do not send video files.
INFO SESSION (Artist Project Career Launcher)
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
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Join our upcoming info session to learn more about the program, the Artist Project, and resources for putting together a strong application.
For more info about this and other Career Launchers visit www.careerlaunchers.format.com