Short Description

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 2025 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. 

Located inside OCAD University’s Ada Slaight Exhibition Centre, Ignite Gallery is a contemporary gallery exhibiting current and recent emerging talent from Canada’s leading Art and Design University. 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected emerging curator will: 

  • Curate an exhibition of five (5) to eight (8) artists from the Ignite Gallery Call for Submissions in June 2025.
  • 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.

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.

Submission Requirements

Please provide the following information in one PDF document:

  • Full contact information (Name, phone, and email)
  • Current resumé or CV
  • Website and/or social media
  • A short curatorial bio (50 words max)
  • Examples of past curatorial projects (individual submissions or curatorial collectives) in a PDF including: 
     – A selection of images (maximum 10 images per application or 5 minutes of time-based media not exceeding 30 MB). 
     – An image list, with artist name, title, year, medium, and size where applicable.

How to Apply

Online Application

RATE

$1,200 Project Fee

Entry Fee

None

Location

Toronto, Canada

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 13 May 2025

Website Link: https://www.ocadu.ca/news/ignite-gallery-2025-call-curators-career-launchers

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