2025 Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography Micro-residency

2025 Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography Micro-residency

Deadline: Monday, March 17, 2025, 8:00 AM ET

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Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography (G44) is an artist-run centre committed to supporting diverse approaches to photographic and image based practices through exhibitions, education programs and facilitating artistic production. Gallery 44 provides space and context for meaningful dialogue between artists and publics. Together, we offer an entry point to explore the artistic, cultural, historic, social and political implications of the image in our ever-expanding visual world.

The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the Gallery 44 Residency Career Launcher for OCAD U students. One (1) successful applicant will be awarded a Full Membership with Gallery 44 ($190 value), $500 in credits to go towards the rental of Gallery 44 equipment, and facilities or workshops. They will also receive $250 to go towards the cost of production. The selected artist will work towards a self-directed final project oriented towards their goals to be determined with Gallery 44's Head of Membership and Facilities.

Gallery 44 members have access to an exclusive schedule of free events focused on developing visual literacy, professional practice and technical skills. Their production facilities support artistic production at affordable rates and feature a wide range of professional analog and digital equipment. This is an amazing opportunity to become part of a larger creative community, further develop a body of work or create something new, and gain access to the excellent photography facilities that Gallery 44 has to offer.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
 

Please provide the following information in one PDF document:

• Full contact information (Name, phone, and email)
• Current resume or CV
• Website and/or social media
• A brief statement/bio that contextualizes your overall practice (150 words max)
• A statement of interest that contextualizes your intent to use the studio and outlines the significance of the opportunity (400 words max)
• Creative portfolio. Include 5-7 sample support images of past artwork in a single PDF
   

PARTNER

Gallery 44
Centre for Contemporary Photography
www.gallery44.org

401 Richmond St. W, Suite 120
Toronto, ON, M5V3A8

ELIGIBILITY

• Current OCAD U undergraduate students who have completed 15+ credits and will be graduating in 2025,
• or current OCAD U Master's students graduating in 2025.

*Priority may be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity

**If you have already received this opportunity in a previous year, you are not eligible to apply

MICRO-RESIDENCY OUTLINE

One (1) successful candidate will receive:

• $190 Full Membership (1 year) provides 24/7 access to G44’s production facilities
• $500 Credit towards equipment and facilities rental or workshops from G44
• $250 Production fund
• $300 Artist fee upon completion of their project

One (1) additional candidate will receive:

• $300 in credits to go towards the rental of G44 equipment and facilities or workshops 

   

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION

Apply via Typeform here: https://ocadu-cead.typeform.com/to/eGnzy3bW

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