CEAD Events & Opportunities

Partial and OCAD U’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers are excited to announce the return of our partnership which provides an exceptional career opportunity for OCAD U student artists and recent alumni. Selected artists will be given complimentary 2 year Pro Accounts ($240 value) on Partial and permanent inclusion as featured artists within the OCAD University Artist Showcase on Partial to display their works, and administrate artwork sales and rentals.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute (SickKids RI) have partnered to co-create an exhibition in the Great Hall at OCAD University on November 16-27, 2026. The CEAD and SickKids RI are inviting emerging artists to submit existing works for consideration. The responding artworks to be curated will be in dialogue with captivating scientific images or videos from SickKids Research Institute. 7-9 successful artists will each be paid a $500 Artist Fee.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute (SickKids RI) have partnered to co-create an exhibition in the Great Hall at OCAD University on November 16-27, 2026. One (1) successful emerging curator will be paid $4,000 to help curate elements of the exhibition. The exhibition will consist of research assets from SickKids RI, and accompanying responsive artworks from seven to nine (7 - 9) OCAD U students/alumni.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce a recruited placement in partnership with Studio Magazine for the role of Editorial Assistant. Working closely with the Managing Editor, the intern will get direct, practical experience with how a nationally distributed arts magazine comes together: editorial prep and copyediting, production administration, web publishing, and editorial planning. Some social media content creation is also part of the role.

Bau-Xi Gallery and the Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers are excited to announce an exhibition opportunity for artists in Drawing & Painting,Sculpture & Installation, Photography, and IAMD Master’s students in their graduating term.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to partner with YZD/Northcrest to create an exclusive call-for-submissions from members of the OCAD U community. YZD/Northcrest is seeking as many as 13 mural artists to develop and produce new murals at an upcoming experiential and community hub, located near Dufferin and Wilson Ave in Toronto.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the return of the 401 Richmond Illustration Studio for graduating Illustration students.