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[2026 Format Website Prize for Graduating Students](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/4089) February 22, 2026 # 2026 Format Website Prize for Graduating Students ![Format logo.](/sites/default/files/styles/1_5_1_large/public/2025-03/Format-Logo-Black_Transparent_CMYKpng.png.webp?itok=t2LqExjA) rgb(255,255,255) ### **2026 Format Website Prize for Graduating Students** **Application Deadline: Sunday, February 22, 2026, 11:59 PM ET** [**Click here to learn more about this opportunity.**](https://careerlaunchers.format.com/2026-format) [**Apply via Typeform here!**](https://ocadu-cead.typeform.com/2026-format) ### **OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:** OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the return of our opportunity in partnership with **Format** for one (1) graduating designer and one (1) graduating artist to each receive a prize which consists of: **free hosting of their Format website for life ($300/year USD value), a $500 CDN monetary prize, and one-on-one consultation with Format’s Expert Site Building Team ($500 value)**. The selected recipients’ portfolios will also receive promotional support with Format. This is a great opportunity to develop a website of your work while gaining promotional, technical and resource support. Format is a website hosting and building platform designed for artists and creatives. Format is passionate about finding new ways to provide the creative community the tools and resources they need to share their work and grow their business. Since 2012, Format has supported emerging artists and designers at OCAD U with free website hosting during their time as a student and for six months after graduation. After this grace period, alumni are given a 25% discount on all annual plans. We’re thankful to Format for their continued support towards our students by allowing them the resources to present their best work. #### **HELPFUL LINKS:** - [Click here](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/online-portfolios) for instructions on how to get started on building your free Format website as an OCAD U student and video tutorial resources. - Get inspired by these great websites created with Format ([Artists](https://www.format.com/online-portfolio-website/artist/examples),[ Designers](https://www.format.com/customers/design), [Illustrators](https://www.format.com/online-portfolio-website/illustrator/examples), [Photographers](https://www.format.com/customers/photography), [Fashion](https://www.format.com/customers/fashion)) - Check out the CEAD’s [Step-by-Step Application package ](https://www.ocadu.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/the-complete-job-application-package-april-2018.pdf)resource for guidance on creating a resume or CV. Our [Online Presence resource ](https://www.ocadu.ca/sites/default/files/legacy_assets/content/career-experiential/resources/Online%20Presence.pdf)provides some tips for how to make a clear and eye-catching website. - Applicants are also encouraged to apply to the Career Launcher fund (to be released in spring 2026) as an alternative pathway for supporting their transition out of school. - [Full terms and conditions of the Prize](https://4ormat-asset.s3.amazonaws.com/vfs/288827/public_assets/149283870/2026-Terms-and-Conditions-for-Format-and-OCADU-Career-Launcher-Prize.pdf) #### **APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:** Please provide the following information in one PDF document: - Format portfolio URL - Resume or CV including full contact information (name, phone, and email) - A short statement outlining your practice and how your website might help you grow your professional and creative development. Be specific about the possibilities for your practice (100 words max) ### **PARTNER:** **Format** [www.format.com](https://www.format.com/) ### **QUALIFICATIONS:** - Undergraduate students who have completed 15+ credits and are graduating in 2026, or - Master’s students graduating in 2026 - Applicants will be asked to self-determine whether they want their portfolio to be considered under the Art or Design category. Applicants may only apply to one category for consideration. - Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity ### **SUCCESSFUL RECIPIENTS WILL EACH RECEIVE:** - Free hosting of their Format website on a [Pro Plus account](https://www.format.com/pricing-portfolio) for life ($300/year USD value) - $500 CDN monetary prize - One-on-one consultation with Format’s Expert Site Building Team ($500 value) ### **APPLICATION PORTAL:** [**Apply via Typeform here!**](https://ocadu-cead.typeform.com/2026-format) --- [**Click here for more information about our Career Launchers opportunities.**](https://careerlaunchers.format.com/) ## Other Recent News [### 2027 Critical Distance Centre for Curators Projections Program Call for Artists OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) have partnered to co-create CDCC Projections Program Career Launcher. Four (4) to five (5) selected emerging artists will receive $690 to exhibit work in a single channel, projection-based screening program that will be displayed at the CDCC in March 2027. October 30, 2026 ](/news/2027-critical-distance-centre-curators-projections-program-call-artists) [### Call for Vendors: BAM! Holiday Art Market 2026 OCAD University's RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) is excited to partner again with Wychwood Barns to offer a curated group of OCAD U students and recent alumni the opportunity to share a vendor table at the BAM! Holiday Art Market. October 26, 2026 ](/news/call-vendors-bam-holiday-art-market-2026) [### OCAD U’s Global Centre for Climate Action and EU bring large-scale art to Toronto’s Canada Malting Silos "The Light" and "Melting Temporalities" transformed the waterfront into a canvas for climate reflection. October 6, 2026 ](/news/ocad-us-global-centre-climate-action-and-eu-bring-large-scale-art-torontos-canada-malting) Related Stories ## Related Stories [### 2027 Critical Distance Centre for Curators Projections Program Call for Artists OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) have partnered to co-create CDCC Projections Program Career Launcher. Four (4) to five (5) selected emerging artists will receive $690 to exhibit work in a single channel, projection-based screening program that will be displayed at the CDCC in March 2027. October 30, 2026 ](/news/2027-critical-distance-centre-curators-projections-program-call-artists) [### Call for Vendors: BAM! Holiday Art Market 2026 OCAD University's RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) is excited to partner again with Wychwood Barns to offer a curated group of OCAD U students and recent alumni the opportunity to share a vendor table at the BAM! Holiday Art Market. October 26, 2026 ](/news/call-vendors-bam-holiday-art-market-2026) [### 2027 Critical Distance Centre for Curators Projections Program Call for Curators OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) have partnered to co-create the CDCC Projections Program Career Launcher. One (1) emerging Curator will receive $1,700 to curate a single channel, projection-based screening program of work from the OCAD U community. The Projections Program will be displayed at the CDCC for six-weeks in March 2027. September 27, 2026 ](/news/2027-critical-distance-centre-curators-projections-program-call-curators)