## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/index%2Ephp/) 2. [News and Stories](/index%2Ephp/news) 3. [2026 Project Assistant Student Galleries Career Launcher](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/4543) August 3, 2026 # 2026 Project Assistant Student Galleries Career Launcher ![Ignite Gallery space.](/sites/default/files/styles/1_5_1_large/public/2025-03/Ignite%20Gallery%20Space_0.jpg.webp?itok=Olyd9fzv) Ignite Gallery Forage, 2023. rgb(255,255,255) ### **2026 Project Assistant Student Galleries Career Launcher** **Application Deadline: Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:59pm ET** [**Click here to learn more about this opportunity.**](https://careerlaunchers.format.com/2026-ignite) [**Apply here**](https://ocadu-cead.typeform.com/150exhibition) #### **OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:** OCAD U’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and Student Galleries have partnered to co-create a Career Launcher for an emerging arts & culture professional. The opportunity will select **one individual** to work with the curators/organizers on a part-time basis and support the development, staging and activation of an upcoming special exhibition to coincide with OCAD University’s 150th anniversary. This special exhibition will involve 15 alumni artists/designers and be mounted across various student gallery spaces (eg. Ignite Gallery, Ada Slaight Gallery) from November 2026 – February 2027. #### **ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Support elements of the project coordination, administration and communication work with the organizers, exhibiting artists/designers and other stakeholders as needed - Assist with efforts around developing the physical features of the exhibition, including preparing walls, mounts, signage, didactics, etc. (experience with using power tools and ladders and painting is an asset) - Help receive all works and participate in the installation of the exhibition - Facilitate exhibition documentation with photographer/videographer - Create a marketing presence for the exhibition, including ongoing content development for social media and websites - Activate the exhibition through internal and external outreach and engagement, eg. creating, promoting and leading tours - Involvement in de-installation of the exhibition and return of artworks #### **KEY DATES:** - August 3 - Applicant intake deadline - August 4 - 31 – Applicant reviews, interviews and selection - September – Role starts, project briefing and scope defined - November 26, 2026 – February 14, 2027 – Exhibition period #### **SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:** - Current resume or CV - Cover letter that includes details about your specific interest in this role and any related skills - Link to your website and/or social media #### **PARTNER:** **Ignite Gallery** [www.ocadu.ca/gallery/ignite-gallery](https://www.ocadu.ca/gallery/ignite-gallery) SecondFloor 100 McCaul Street Toronto, ON M5T1W1 #### **ELIGIBILITY:** - Current OCAD U undergraduate students with 15+ credits at the time of application who will be returning to school in 2026-27 - Current OCAD U Graduate students who will be returning to school in 2026-27 #### **COMPENSATION:** This opportunity will carry a project fee of **$2,750** and will encompass a total of **approximately 100 total hours** of work mapped out **across September 2026 – February 2027**. #### **SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION:** [**Apply via Typeform here**](https://ocadu-cead.typeform.com/150exhibition) --- [**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. 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