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Open Studio Contemporary Printmaking Studio Residency

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DEADLINE: Monday, April 5, 2023, 8:00 AM ET

TO APPLY + LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/OpenStudio2023

 

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

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.

The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the Open Studio Residency Career Launcher for OCAD U students. One (1) successful applicant will be awarded a Full Membership with Open Studio ($125 value), a three month access pass to the facilities ($630) to be used in the summer of 2023, $300 in credits to go towards materials, and a flat file rental (value: $54).The selected artist will work towards a self-directed final project during their time with Open Studio and give an artist talk at OCAD U in Fall 2023. An artist fee of $300 will be given for the talk. 

Open Studio is an Artist-Run Centre dedicated to contemporary print. They offer accessible, inclusive and affordable printmaking facilities, programs and services for artists and the public from across Canada and abroad. Open Studio’s priority is to support artists in the creation and exhibition of contemporary print in an open-minded, safe and collaborative environment. Their facility supports various printmaking techniques, including screenprinting, lithography and intaglio/relief printing. Open Studio opens the door to printmaking through our studio facilities, education programming, residencies, scholarships, exhibitions and public art installations.
 

RESIDENCY OUTLINE

One (1) successful candidate will receive:

  • 3 month rental access pass for Open Studio’s facilities to be used in Summer 2023. Studio facilities are accessible 24/7 for pre-approved studio users once they have received a studio orientation. Visit Open Studio’s website for full details.
  • $300 Credit towards materials at Open Studio
  • $125 Full Membership (1 year)
  • Flat file rental during the duration of the residency
  • $300 Artist talk fee in fall 2023

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current undergraduate or Master’s level student
  • Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity
  • Demonstrated skills in printmaking (ie: screenprinting, lithography, letterpress, intaglio or relief)
  • Graduating students are welcome to apply for the Career Launcher fund to support alternative pathways to access facilities and memberships

For more info about this and other Career Launchers visit: www.careerlaunchers.format.com