Open Studio is an Artist-Run Centre dedicated to contemporary print. Open Studio offers accessible, inclusive and affordable printmaking facilities, programs and services for artists and the public from across Canada and abroad. They support artists in the creation and exhibition of contemporary print in an open-minded, safe and collaborative environment. Their vision is to shape the exploration of print as essential, dynamic, and relevant to contemporary culture and creative thought.
OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce a recruited placement in partnership with Open Studio for the role of Studio and Education Assistant. The Studio and Education Assistant will work to help maintain a safe and open studio space. They will also assist with education programs, including ordering and preparing materials, and liaising with instructors. The Studio and Education Coordinator will also help with collaborative print projects at Open Studio. This role is meant to give an emerging printmaker hands-on working experience in day to day operations of a print studio, custom print production, and education programs.
Open Studio is committed to equity and diversity in all aspects of its operations. Open Studio welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and strongly encourages applications from members of equity-seeking communities, including racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, women, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise OCAD U’s CEAD of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.
DEADLINE
June 13, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Studio Duties:
- Assist with education programs- including preparing course materials, keeping track of inventory of supplies as well as assisting with virtual programming.
- Work with artist members to orient new members to the facilities.
- Assist with day to day studio operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Collaborative Print Duties:
- Assist with collaborative print projects- with the goal to have hands on training, and move from an assistant to a lead role over time.
- This year Open Studio will be working on a virtual residency in partnership with The West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative with artist Oooloosie Saila from Kinngait, Nunavut.
- The Print Assistant will help the lead printers in the studio with the execution of this project.
Physical Effort:
A typical workday consists of greater than 4 hours of moderate physical effort for activities such as, but not limited to:
- Standing for extended periods of time to prepare materials for classes
- Assisting with hands on printing in the studio
- Studio related tasks such as mopping, vacuuming or organizing tools
RATE
$25/hour for 25 hours per week
TERM
August 15 to December 15, 2021.. This is a paid, part-time, contract position to be worked in Eastern Daylight Time in-studio when facilities re-open.
LOCATION
401 Richmond St. W, Suite #104
APPLICATION SUPPORT
Applicants who need assistance with their submissions are invited to connect with the RBC CEAD for Advising support from careerdevelopment@ocadu.ca.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a current OCAD U student in any discipline in their final year at the undergraduate level and any year at the Master’s level
- Strong communication skills and professionalism
- Demonstrated skills to collaborate and work in a team environment
- Demonstrated skills in printmaking – for example, screenprinting, lithography, letterpress, intaglio or relief
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Current resume including full contact information (name, phone and email)
- Cover letter. Answer the questions: - Based on the posted job description, what makes you uniquely qualified for this role? (150 words max) - Why are you interested in working at Open Studio?
- Website or PDF portfolio
View full application details on our Career Launcher website.