2024 IGNITE GALLERY: CALL FOR CURATORS

12 p.m. - 8 a.m.
Ignite Gallery
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12 p.m. - 8 a.m.
Ignite Gallery
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2024 IGNITE GALLERY: CALL FOR CURATORS

Deadline: Monday, May 13, 2024, 8:00 AM ET

Webpage: https://careerlaunchers.format.com/ignitecurator2024


OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and Ignite Gallery have partnered to co-create a Career Launcher for emerging Curators. The opportunity will select one (1) emerging curator to curate an exhibition at Ignite Gallery for the 2024 program cycle from Ignite’s annual call for artists. The selected applicant will receive curatorial guidance from the Coordinators of Ignite Gallery at all points throughout the project.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Open to OCAD U Drawing & Painting students graduating in 2024
  • Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity
  • Be available for install and deinstall for your exhibition period if selected

     

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Curate an exhibition of five (5) to eight (8) artists from the Ignite Gallery Call for Submissions in June 2024. 
  • Work closely with Ignite Gallery Coordinators, CEAD and artists.  
  • Meet with Ignite Gallery Coordinators throughout the project. 
  • Contact artists to coordinate works to be shown in the exhibition with the support of the Ignite Coordinators
  • Be present for install, opening reception and take-down. Ignite Gallery staff will be present to support and advise on installation, pick-up and take-down.
  • Write a short 250-word curatorial essay to be displayed alongside the exhibition and on promotional material. 
  • Curatorial collectives are welcome to apply. One representative curator from the group must assume the role as the key contact for the collective.

FEE

$1000 Project Fee


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