## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/index%2Ephp/) 2. [News and Stories](/index%2Ephp/news) 3. [Open Studio 2025 Printmaking Residency - Career Launchers](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/3156) April 14, 2025 # Open Studio 2025 Printmaking Residency - Career Launchers ![Open Studio space.](/sites/default/files/styles/1_5_1_large/public/2025-03/OpenStudio_CL.jpg.webp?itok=gj2fOkrv) rgb(255,255,255) ### **Open Studio 2025 Printmaking Residency** **Application Deadline: Monday, April 14, 2025, 8:00 AM ET** [**Click here to learn more about this opportunity.**](https://careerlaunchers.format.com/2025-openstudio) [**Apply via Typeform here!**](https://ocadu-cead.typeform.com/to/mWw2SNXD) The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the Open Studio Printmaking Residency Career Launcher for OCAD U students. One (1) successful applicant will be awarded a Full Membership (1 year) with Open Studio ($200 value), a three month access pass to the facilities ($750 value) to be used in the Summer of 2025, $300 in credits to go towards materials, and flat file and locker rental ($170 value).The selected artist will work towards a self-directed final project during their time at Open Studio and give a presentation about their project at Open Studio in Fall 2025. This can be a talk, demo, or interactive and artists are encouraged to approach it in a creative way. An artist fee of $300 will be given for the presentation. **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: - Full Membership (1 year) to Open Studio ($200 value) - 3-month rental access pass for Open Studio’s facilities to be used in Summer 2025. ($750 value) 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.](https://openstudio.ca/) - $300 in credit towards materials at Open Studio - Flat file and locker rental during the duration of the residency ($170 value) - $300 artist talk fee in Fall 2025 One (1) additional candidate will receive: - Full Membership (1 year) to Open Studio ($200 value) - 1-month rental access pass for Open Studio’s facilities to be used in Summer 2025. ($250 value) - Flat file and locker rental during the duration of the residency ($170 value) #### **PARTNER** **Open Studio** [https://openstudio.ca](https://openstudio.ca/) 401 Richmond St. W, Suite 104 Toronto, ON, M5V3A8 #### **ELIGIBILITY** - Current OCAD U undergraduate students who have completed 15+ credits and will be graduating in 2025, - **or** current OCAD U Master's students graduating in 2025. \*Priority may be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity \*\*If you have already received this opportunity in a previous year, you are not eligible to apply #### **SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS** Please provide the following information in **one PDF document**: - **Full contact information** (Name, phone, and email) - Current **resume** or **CV** - **Website** and/or **social media** - A brief **statement/bio** that contextualizes your overall practice (150 words max) - A **statement of interest** that describes what you hope to develop if selected and why Open Studio is the best place to support you (400 words max) - **Creative portfolio**. Include 5-7 sample support images of past artwork in a single PDF #### **SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION** [Apply via Typeform here!](https://ocadu-cead.typeform.com/to/mWw2SNXD) --- For more info about this and other Career Launchers visit [www.careerlaunchers.format.com](http://www.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! 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