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April 27, 2026
# 401 Richmond Illustration Studio
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### **401 Richmond Illustration Studio**
**Application Deadline: Monday, April 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET**
[**Click here to learn more about this opportunity.**](https://careerlaunchers.format.com/2026-401-illu)
[**Apply via Typeform here!**](https://ocadu-cead.typeform.com/2026-401-illu)
### **OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:**
OCADUniversity’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the return of the 401 Richmond Illustration Studio for graduating Illustration students.
Graduating ILLU students are invited to apply for this opportunity and four (4) successful applicants will be awarded one year of free studio space in 401 Richmond in from June 2026 to May 2027. This is an incredible opportunity to become part of a larger creative community and connect with like-minded creative practitioners.Applications will be reviewed by ILLU Faculty members during the graduating medals and awards process. The studio will be cleaned before move-in.
This award is generously supported by the **Dalglish Family Foundation**, whose commitment to emerging artists and designers makes this opportunity possible.
### **APPLICATION 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 **statement of interest** that contextualizes your intent to use the studio, and outlines the significance of the opportunity a shared, collaborative environment will bring to your creative practice (250 words max).
- Written **confirmation of the two eligibility criteria** (Add this following your statement).
### **LOCATION:**
[www.401richmond.com](https://401richmond.com/)
401Richmond Street W,
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
### **ELIGIBILITY:**
- Must be an undergraduate Illustration major who has completed 15+ credits and will be graduating in 2026
- Must have the intention of being present in the Greater Toronto Area following graduation in order to make regular use of this opportunity
\*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
### **TERM:**
June 2026 to May 2027
### **APPLICATION PORTAL:**
[**Apply via Typeform here!**](https://ocadu-cead.typeform.com/2026-401-illu)
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