DEADLINE: Friday, April 17, 2023 at 8:00 am ET 

TO APPLY + LEARN MORE VISIT: https://bit.ly/CDCCArtist2023

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) have partnered to co-create the Critical Distance Public Art Billboard Career Launcher. The opportunity will select a work from one (1) emerging artist to be exhibited at their public art billboard space on Shaw street in August/September 2023. An essay will be commissioned to accompany the work.

Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC), a not-for-profit gallery, publisher, and professional network devoted to the support and advancement of curatorial inquiry in Toronto, Canada, and beyond. With a focus on critically engaged, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary practices, underrepresented-artists and art forms, and community outreach and education in art and exhibition-making, Critical Distance is an open platform for diverse curatorial perspectives, and a forum for the exchange of ideas on curating as a way to connect, engage, and inform people and publics across cultures, disciplines, geographies, and generations.

The CEAD and CDCC are inviting emerging artists to submit existing works for consideration. Artists are asked to reflect on how their submission functions in a public art context in the surrounding neighbourhood. The Artist and the Writer will be added to the CDCC’s online database of artists, curators and writers. 

To see examples of past projects in the Shaw billboard space, visit CDCC’s website.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected emerging artist will: 

• Provide a high resolution print file to the CEAD and CDCC by mid-May 2023. 
  Specs are: 300 dpi CMYK, 96” x 96” with additional 2” bleed all around. TIFF, EPS or PDF file.
• Be present for install in late July/early Aug, Exact date tbd with artist. 
• Meet with the selected writer for the Critical Distance Exhibition Essay Career Launcher. Parties will be connected in mid-May, 2023

QUALIFICATIONS

• OCAD U students graduating in 2023 from any program. 
• Artist must be able to provide a high resolution image of the selected artwork based on the specs provided
• Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity.

RATE

$650 Artist fee. Billboard production costs covered by the CEAD

INFO SESSION (VIRTUAL)

Monday, March 27
2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
VIRTUAL | ZOOM
RSVP

Learn more about the opportunity, CDCC, and tips for putting together an application.

For more info about this and other Career Launchers visit: www.careerlaunchers.format.com

DEADLINE: Friday, April 17, 2023 at 8:00 am ET  

TO APPLY + LEARN MORE VISIT: https://bit.ly/CDCCWriter2023

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) have partnered to co-create the Critical Distance Exhibition Essay Career Launcher. The opportunity will select one (1) writer to be commissioned for a 500 word exhibition essay to accompany a new public art billboard piece on Shaw street in August/September 2023. 

Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC), a not-for-profit gallery, publisher, and professional network devoted to the support and advancement of curatorial inquiry in Toronto, Canada, and beyond. With a focus on critically-engaged, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary practices, underrepresented artists and art forms, and community outreach and education in art and exhibition-making, Critical Distance is an open platform for diverse curatorial perspectives, and a forum for the exchange of ideas on curating as a way to connect, engage, and inform people and publics across cultures, disciplines, geographies, and generations.

The CEAD and CDCC are inviting emerging writers to submit their work for consideration. The essay will be published on CDCC’s website to accompany the billboard exhibition. The selected writer will receive editing support from the CDCC team. After the exhibition, the writer will be added to the CDCC’s online database of artists, curators and writers. 

To see examples of past writing and publishing projects, visit CDCC’s website. 
 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected emerging writer will:  

• Write a 500 word exhibition essay to accompany the August/September 2023 billboard exhibition
• Submit a first draft for review by mid-July 2023. Editing guidance will be provided by the CDCC.
• Meet with the selected artist for the Critical Distance Public Art Billboard Career Launcher. Recipients will be connected in mid-May, 2023

QUALIFICATIONS

• OCAD U students graduating in 2023 from any program. 
• A strong knowledge of contemporary art and discourse
• Experience writing about public art and an interest in arts writing/publishing would be considered an asset
• Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity.

RATE

$500 Essay fee

INFO SESSION (VIRTUAL)

Monday, March 27
2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
VIRTUAL | ZOOM
RSVP

Learn more about the opportunity, CDCC, and tips for putting together an application.

For more info about this and other Career Launchers visit: www.careerlaunchers.format.com

Run by Alumni Relations, these non-instructional sessions are open to current OCAD U students, staff, and alumni. Bring your drawing supplies and come enjoy an evening of drawing on campus. Registration in advance is required.

To Register, CLICK HERE.

Run by Alumni Relations, these non-instructional sessions are open to current OCAD U students, staff, and alumni. Bring your drawing supplies and come enjoy an evening of drawing on campus. Registration in advance is required.

To Register, CLICK HERE.

Run by Alumni Relations, these non-instructional sessions are open to current OCAD U students, staff, and alumni. Bring your drawing supplies and come enjoy an evening of drawing on campus. Registration in advance is required.

To Register, CLICK HERE.

Run by Alumni Relations, these non-instructional sessions are open to current OCAD U students, staff, and alumni. Bring your drawing supplies and come enjoy an evening of drawing on campus. Registration in advance is required. 

To Register, CLICK HERE.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 27th, 2023, 11:59 PM EST 

Click HERE to apply! 

An exciting opportunity is here for GradEx students! The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is working with the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair to provide those participating in GradEx an opportunity to showcase their work at this year’s Toronto Outdoor Art Fair.  

Applications will be reviewed by a student curatorial collective. Those selected will work with the collective to create an artist profile to be submitted for final review by the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair. 

Those selected to participate in the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair will be given a dedicated exhibition space to showcase their work and a $250 artist fee for the event. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Apply using this link: http://ocadu-cead.typeform.com/TOAFxGradEx2023 or scan the QR code provided on the banner above.  

Note that a link to an online website, portfolio, file drive, or PDF that has relevant work or work-in-progress associated with GradEx is needed. As well as a maximum 250-word statement that describes your creative practice. 

DATES & DEADLINES 

• Application Deadline: March 27th 2023, 11:59 PM EST.  

• Event date July 7th to 9th at Nathan Phillips Square 

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to take the first steps in your professional career! Apply today! 

For questions or clarification on details please contact Aisha Rizwan at aisha.rizwan@ocadu.ca 

Blind Date with a Book

March 16^th 11am~4pm & March 17^th  1-7pm 

Lobby of 100 McCaul

The Editorial Board of Pulse literary journal (the journal of the Creative Writing program) will be raising funds to support this year's publication through your purchase of generously donated "mystery books" pre-wrapped and marked by genre. Come out to support Pulse and replenish your bookshelf!

All books are priced at $5 with a buy 4 get 1 free deal.

@OCADUPulse

Catherine Black (she/her)
Program Chair, Creative Writing
Faculty of Arts & Science
OCAD University

DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 8:00 AM ET

TO APPLY + LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/2023SecretPlanetCL

Secret Planet is a screen printing studio in East End Toronto that doubles as a stationery gift shop as well as a community space and zine library. Secret Planet specializes in handmade art prints, stationery, books, and paper products. They also sell goods by local artists.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce a recruited placement in partnership with Secret Planet for the role of Studio Assistant. This is a great opportunity for artists and designers interested in screen printing, stationary, learning more about how to run a print studio, and working with local artists. Working closely with Secret Planet Print Shop, the Studio Assistant would gain hands on knowledge around the day to day workings of running and managing a print shop with their team.

In addition to working with Secret Planet, the recipient will be given a three day rental credit ($300 value) and $150 materials credit from the CEAD. To be used near the end of summer 2023, the recipient can use the credit towards full access to Secret Planet’s equipment and print studio for an independent project. Secret Planet will be available to help advise, troubleshoot and guide their project.
 

RATE

$20 hour, for 7-10 hours per week (Mondays/Tuesdays)

TERM

Part-time contract, beginning in June to August 2023
 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pre-press duties (coating, exposing, washing, reclaiming screens)
• Mix ink to match pantones/colour swatches
• Register/set up single and multi-layer prints
• Quality control and count prints
• Maintain a clean and orderly studio space
• Occasional retail duties (check out, helping customers, etc)

QUALIFICATIONS

• All Undergraduate and Master's students graduating in 2023
• A basic understanding of screen printing on paper, knowledge of colour theory, and willingness to learn new things
• Monday/Tuesday availability
• Experience printing on textiles, a basic knowledge of Photoshop, strong interest in colour overlays or a strong interest in illustration would be considered an asset
• Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity

For more info about this and other Career Launchers visit: www.careerlaunchers.format.com

DEADLINE: Fri, April 14, 2023, 8:00 AM ET

TO APPLY + LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/ArtsEtobicoke2023

Arts Etobicoke is a not-for-profit charitable organization that focuses on improving people’s lives through the arts. They have developed an inclusive and creative community hub that is open to all people in West Toronto. They believe in providing equitable access to the arts regardless of economic or social status. Arts Etobicoke is a place where everyone can freely express their art and culture through our programs, exhibitions, workshops, events, classes, and professional development. 

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce a recruited placement in partnership with Arts Etobicoke for the role of Project Coordinator.

The Project Coordinator will join the Arts Etobicoke team to support their community art classes and outdoor events and workshops. This is a fantastic opportunity for OCAD U students interested in building skills in arts facilitation and education from a community-centered approach. The role will be a combination of remote and in-person work in Etobicoke. Arts Etobicoke offers programming in a variety of mediums for all ages and levels of interest, from professional to emerging artists, hobbyists to community seekers. Their programming is diverse in discipline and accessibly located throughout Etobicoke, providing opportunities for everyone to engage with the arts in whichever way they feel comfortable. 
 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with workshop preparation such as set-up and clean-up, coordinating supplies, registering applicants, helping to administer contracts and acting as an ambassador for the organization and community
• Working with a range of participants including seniors, children and individuals with special needs 
• Supporting event logistics including working with volunteers, artist facilitators, vendors and the public 
• Community outreach including engaging the public, liaising with Arts Etobicoke’s community network and working with the Communications Coordinator to promote events 
• Assisting with program evaluation by documenting events and workshops, assisting the Community Research Coordinator, maintaining communication with Program Manager and AE Team. 
• Acting as Health and Safety officer to ensure proper protocols are being followed for projects that require in-person gathering

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current OCAD U student in any discipline in their third or final year at the undergraduate level or any year at the Master’s level
• Demonstrated skills to collaborate and work in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well both within a small team, and independently
• Event and workshop facilitation experience is considered an asset but not required
• Previous experience working with racialized and multicultural communities, or a relationship to the Etobicoke community would be considered an asset. Multilingual language skills would be considered an asset
• Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity

RATE: 

$22/hour. 30 hours per week
 

TERM:

Early June- mid September, 2023. 14 week term
*Exact start date to be determined with the selected candidate

VIRTUAL INFO SESSION

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Click here to RSVP

Join our upcoming info session to learn more about Arts Etobicoke and resources for putting together a strong application.

For more info about this and other Career Launchers visit: www.careerlaunchers.format.com