We are excited to announce an upcoming info-session regarding NBA Creators presented by Microsoft, November 23rd , 6-7PM. The session will feature Will Selviz, NBA Creator and OCAD graduate as well as Jordan Nelson, Associate Manager at the NBA. This will provide students an opportunity to learn more about the program and ask any questions students may have.
Info Session event link: https://bit.ly/30B662E
Website Submission Link: https://www.nbacreators.ca/
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Microsoft Canada have announced the return of NBA Creators presented by Microsoft, a design-focused program that leverages the NBA and Microsoft Canada's platforms to elevate and increase exposure of diverse Canadian artists and their work. Illustrators and graphic designers in Canada who identify as Black, Indigenous, Asian, Hispanic or Latinx can apply to the program by visiting NBA.com/Creators.
A selection committee comprised of individuals representing the NBA, Microsoft Canada, OCAD University and The Canadian Black Standard will select five winning applicants. Artists in the program will be commissioned to develop creative for the NBA's social media channels and will receive Microsoft devices and accessories featuring premium materials and touch displays that they can use to create and design on throughout the NBA's 75 th Anniversary Season in 2021-22. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 29, and the winning applicants will be contacted by Dec. 17.
The inaugural NBA Creators presented by Microsoft program featured five illustrators, graphic designers and multi-disciplinary artists based in Canada: Meech Boakye , Cornelia Li , Rafael Mayani , Corbin Portillo and Will Selviz . Last season, they designed graphics on the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and Surface Studio with the Surface Pen that were featured in league promotional assets during the 2021 NBA Playoffs and Finals.