OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

The Artist Project Contemporary Art Fair and The Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers are excited to announce the return of the Artist Project Career Launcher for an upper year OCAD U student or recent graduate with a performance-based practice (such as, but not limited to, Integrated Media, Digital Futures or Sculpture/Installation). 

Students and recent alumni are invited to apply for this paid opportunity which provides a professional venue and large public audience for their work. The successful applicant will participate in the 13th annual Artist Project Contemporary Art Fair; held at the Better Living Centre, February 20 to 23, 2020. Dimensions of the project space are roughly 200 square feet in size. 

The Show Director will select a successful applicant and The Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers will provide a $2,000 production grant towards the realization of this outstanding opportunity. 

Tips for a successful application: 

• The space provided at the fair is located among other exhibiting artists, as such it is important to keep the sound levels of the proposed project minimal. 
• The fair hall is lit with overhead lighting and high ceilings. Creating an enclosed dark space would be difficult. 
• The suspension of materials from overhead is not possible in the fair hall. 
• The fair is family friendly. Therefore project content should not include nudity or profanity. 
• A changing and/or staging area will be provided as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must be an OCAD U student or recent graduate (from 2018 and 2019)
• A priority will be given to performance-based proposals, over more static sculptural installations. 
• A consideration of the successful application tips mentioned above. 

DEADLINE: 

Sunday, October 27, 2019 at midnight (EST) 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

Apply though Typeform here

• Full contact information (Name, phone, and email) 
• Current CV listing relevant creative experience 
• A link to your online portfolio
• Direct links to recorded portfolio material on a host page (Vimeo, YouTube etc.). Please do not include video files in your application; only links. 
• A brief artist statement that contextualizes your overall practice and communicates your interest in the opportunity and a very clear expression of your project proposal. 

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Zviko Mhakayakora, zmhakayakora@ocadu.ca with the subject line "Artist Project 2020"