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April 17, 2024
# Call for Proposals - International Virtual Exhibition - Summer Opportunity
OCAD U students! Do you have an idea for a collaborative exhibition? The International Programs & Collaborations Office (IPCO) is excited to present a professional development opportunity that fosters collaboration between OCAD U students and your peers from our partner institutions worldwide. Curate your own exhibition and showcase your work alongside post-secondary students from around the world. We aim to highlight the diverse creative expressions of OCAD U students.
We are accepting proposals from both individuals and groups for an upcoming virtual exhibition. This exhibition will revolve around themes in new media, art, or design disciplines. This is your chance to share your unique vision, narratives, and creative endeavors with a global audience, while also building connections within a worldwide creative community. Join us this summer for an opportunity where you'll gain experience in exhibition curation, collaboration, and global networking.
**HOW IT WORKS:**
- **Step 1: Call for Participants:** Our office will disseminate your exhibition proposal to students at our international partner institutions around the world. They'll have the opportunity to submit their work in response to your call.
- **Step 2: Selection Process:** Our office will collect all student submissions and support you throughout the jurying process to select participants for the exhibition.
- **Step 3: Curating Process:** Once participants are selected, we will collaborate with you to curate the exhibition using a 3D virtual exhibition platform.
- **Support (ongoing):** We will be there to assist you throughout the entire exhibition development process.
**PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS**
- Must be committed to actively participating in the full exhibition preparation process, this includes attending virtual meetings and communicating via email
- OCAD U participants (maximum of 5) will work alongside students from our international partner institutions
- OCAD U students will each receive a $150 honorarium for their group support
- Exhibition content must be able to be translated digitally to fit virtual platforms. We welcome submissions of visual, audio, and video artworks
**ELIGIBILITY**
- Open to all current OCAD U students returning in Fall 2024 across all faculties, including those in Graduate Studies.
- Proposals will be chosen based on their alignment with the themes of new media, art, or design, as well as their demonstration of inclusivity, creativity, feasibility, and potential for collaboration. We encourage submissions that present innovative approaches, reflect global perspectives, and foster cross-cultural exchange and engagement.
**HOW TO APPLY**
Complete online form:
**SUBMISSION DEADLINE**: Monday, May 13th, 2024
**QUESTIONS:**
Jasmine Cardenas Obando - International Networking Assistant, International Programs & Collaboration Office -
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