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August 3, 2026
# 2026 Project Assistant Student Galleries Career Launcher
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### **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)
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