Yonge-Dundas Square and the Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers are excited to announce the Black History Month Digital Exhibition Curator Career Launcher providing a curatorial exhibition opportunity for one (1) curatorial proposal from a current student or recent OCAD U grad. Curators are invited to program a selection of artists and artworks across five (5) digital screens for the duration of Black History Month: two horizontal (960 x 480 pixels) and three vertical (448 x 608 pixels) on the Square, from February 1 to 28, 2022.
This opportunity is for curators who self-identify as Black. The successful applicant will receive a curatorial fee ($1500) provided by the CEAD. Artists shown will be paid in accordance with CARFAC schedules by the CEAD.
Applicants can virtually tour the square here
Location of 5 screens in Square can be viewed here.
DEADLINE: Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 11:59pm (midnight)
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Based on the curator’s proposal, work closely with Yonge and Dundas Square, the CEAD and artists to ensure the exhibition is appropriate for the Square’s digital screens
RATE
- $1,500 curatorial fee
- Artists shown will be paid in accordance with CARFAC schedules by the CEAD.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Full contact information (Name, phone, and email) and current creative CVs of curator and proposed artists
- Website and/or Social Media handle of curator and proposed artists
- A brief statement/bio that contextualizes your overall curatorial practice (150 words max)
- A curatorial proposal that communicates your interest in this specific opportunity (400 words max)
- 5 - 10 sample support images or video links of artists’ artwork in a single PDF (The sample of work must be formatted into versions considering both dimensions: 448 x 608 pixels, and 960 x 480 pixels)
- A corresponding list for the support images including: artist name, title, year, medium, size duration (for time-based work).
- Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity
APPLICATION SUPPORT
The OCAD U RBC CEAD is committed to promoting substantive equality for equity-seeking groups that are under-represented in the creative sector. We encourage applications from first-time applicants to the program and graduates of equity-seeking communities including racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities / expressions. Applicants are welcome to advise the CEAD of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.
Applicants who need assistance with their submissions are invited to connect with the RBC CEAD for Advising support. Click here to learn more about how to book an advising appointment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Curator
- Current OCAD U students (graduating in 2022-23) and recent grads (who graduated in 2020 or 2021).
Artists Proposed / Proposal
- Proposal must be a group show exhibiting three (3) artists to five (5) artists. Proposals for multi-channel presentation are highly encouraged.
- Artists proposed must be OCAD U students or recent grads who graduated in 2020 or 2021). The applying curator cannot be an exhibiting artist
- Selected artists must have a screen-based practice including but not limited to static, moving images, and multi-channel
- Artists must be confirmed by curator prior to submission
- Proposal must comply with YDS Display Policy available here
- Proposal must comply with City of Toronto’s Municipal Code Chapter 694 - 18, E, (4) and (5) regulations available here
Visit the Career Launcher website for full opportunity details
Image courtesy of Yonge and Dundas square.