Tonkin Liu Call for Public Art Mentees
Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2024, 8:00 AM ET
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OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers and Tonkin Liu are excited to announce an opportunity for students interested in learning more about public art to participate in the development of a project as Mentees through the Career Launcher Program. Up to 4 candidates will be selected to participate in a multi-day workshop run by Tonkin Liu, working alongside Grade 11 students from Etobicoke School for Arts. Tonkin Liu has been commissioned to develop the public art for Lanterra Developments' Notting Hill Condominiums in Etobicoke, located between Royal York Road and Scarlett Road on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West at 4000 Eglinton Avenue West. More information about the site and project here.
For the workshop, Tonkin Liu will be teaching the participants their studio’s working methodology and ESA Students and OCAD Mentees will engage with these ideas/techniques as part of a series of explorations, creative exercises, and presentations. It will be an opportunity for all participants to learn more about how a site-specific project is researched and developed. Tonkin Liu is seeking current students and recent grads with an interest in public art, community engagement and environmental/urban design to participate in a series of three (3) day virtual sessions and one in-person session during the weeks of March 18 and 25. This will be supplemented by asynchronous work, research and activities conducted in between the sessions.
For these sessions, Tonkin Liu will work with Grade 11 students from Etobicoke School of the Arts (ESA) and the OCAD U community. The role would see the OCAD Mentees participating in the workshop, and taking a leadership role in facilitating collaboration, sharing and communication through the workshop. This might include collating materials for discussion and presentation. A preliminary schedule is as follows:
Day 1: Asking (word based)
- Morning: Engage in a 2-hour virtual session hosted by Tonkin Liu.
- Afternoon: In-person meeting/workshop at Etobicoke School of the Arts
Day 2: Looking (image-based)
- Morning: Participate in another 2-hour virtual session hosted by Tonkin Liu.
- Afterwards: Conduct independent or team research, shared virtually before Day 3
Day 3: Conclude
- Conclude the workshop with a 2-hour virtual session hosted by Tonkin Liu.
- Afterwards: Wrap up any remaining work.
This opportunity is a great fit for a current student or recent graduate looking to gain experience in public design and planning, public art, large-scale sculpture, and more. It will also be of interest to students or recent graduates who are interested in education, collaborative work, and team building. Faculty mentorship from OCAD U and ESA will be available.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be available to attend all three (3) virtual sessions. One session will be with ESA students.
- Facilitating collaboration between grade 11 students, Tonkin Liu and other Mentees
- Research/discussion/presentation collation
- *Exact dates to be determined with selected candidates
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current OCAD U Undergraduate/Masters student or recent OCAD U graduate (2023). Sculpture/Installation, Environmental Design, Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media and Design students/graduates are encouraged to apply.
- An interest or experience in community engagement and public art
- Strong verbal communication and facilitation skills
- Miro Board
- Knowledge of contemporary art, spatial design and public design
- Priority will be given to applicants to 2023 grads and those who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity
RATE/TERM:
$1000 one-time fee
March 18 – March 31, 2024.
Approximately 20 hours total spread across two weeks with three (3) days of synchronous, scheduled activity.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Full contact information (Name, phone,and email)
- Current creative resume
- Cover letter addressed to Tonkin Liu outlining your interest in this specific opportunity (500 words max)
- Website and/or Social Media handle if available
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