Call for Applications - Scrap Metal Gallery Research & Curatorial Assistant

Call for Applications - Scrap Metal Gallery Research & Curatorial Assistant
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 4:00pm to Monday, November 26, 2018 - 12:00pm

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE: Monday, November 26, 2018
RATE: $16/ hour for an average of 12 hours/ week with expected increased hours during exhibition installation periods.
TERM: Part-time, January - December 2019 (48 weeks) 

Scrap Metal Gallery is welcoming applications for the part-time position of Research and Curatorial Assistant. This position will support the Director/ Curator on various research and curatorial tasks related to the Gallery’s 2019 exhibition programming. The position requires an average of 12 hours per week with expected increased hours during exhibition installation periods.   

Scrap Metal Gallery is a privately-funded not-for-profit art project space that endeavours to present bold, critical and poetic contemporary artworks through a carefully curated exhibition program. Since its inauguration in 2011, Scrap Metal has presented solo exhibitions by artists such as Miroslaw Balka, Ragnar Kjartansson, Eva Kot’átková, Paul P., Ryan Gander, Iris Häussler, Edson Chagas and Abraham Cruzvillegas. The gallery is committed to collaborating with other cultural organizations. Art en Valise, Toronto International Film Festival and Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival are on-going collaborators.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Director/ Curator:

  • Research and developexhibition content.
  • Assist in research, compilation of artwork lists, documentations of artwork, record and file maintenance.
  • Assist in exhibition curation including retrieval of materials, researching and verifying information, correspondence with lenders, artists and donors, and generating exhibition copy.
  • Provide tours, information and answers, or refer questions about exhibitions.
  • Assist with the installation, strike and events related to the exhibitions.
  • Assist in planning schedules and travels of the gallery, and replying to external requests for information.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have graduated from OCADU in 2017 or 2018.
  • Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing with a level of professionalism.
  • Demonstrated research and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects and manage workload accordingly.
  • A good attention to detail, timekeeping and organizational skills
  • Proactive and self-motivated team player.
  • Computer skills: Word, Excel. etc.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suites is an asset.
  • Experience in curating and writing or editing exhibition and catalogue text is an asset.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Full contact information (Name, phone, and email), a confirmation of eligibility and a current CV.
  • A cover letter outlining interest and relevant background.
  • A short one-page writing sample.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION

Please submit all written components in one (1) PDF to the attention of Tak Pham tpham@ocadu.ca

For more information, visit the Career Launchers Website

Venue & Address: 
Scrap Metal Gallery 11 Dublin St E, Toronto, ON M6H 1J4
Website: 
https://careerlaunchers.format.com/5829430-2019-scrap-metal-gallery-research-curatorial-assistant
Email: 
tpham@ocadu.ca
Phone: 
416-977-6000 Ext. 361
Cost: 
N/A

"Too Much Not Enough" by Kaia'tano:ron Dumoulin Bush: INVC BFA Exhibition

Monday, December 3, 2018 - 10:45am to Friday, December 7, 2018 - 10:45am

Please join us for INVC student Kaia'tano:ron Dumoulin Bush's BFA exhibition “Too Much Not Enough.”

 

December 3rd-7th 2018

Ada Slaight Gallery, OCAD University

100 McCaul Street, 2nd Floor

Artist Talk/Reception: Wednesday, December 5th 4:30pm – 6:30pm

 

Venue & Address: 
Ada Slaight Gallery, OCAD University 100 McCaul St. 2nd Floor
Website: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/553689608424908/
Cost: 
FREE
"Too Much Not Enough" scrawled repeatedly in black on a gritty off-white background with a red outline of a dress behind title

Call for Applications - Prefix Self-Directed Research Residency

Call for Applications - Prefix Self-Directed Research Residency
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 to Monday, November 5, 2018

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE: Monday, November 5, 2018

Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art and the Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers are excited to announce the new Career Launcher opportunity for a 6-week Self-Directed Research Residency. 

Approaching its 20th anniversary, Prefix ICA invites emerging collectives and individual artists working with or around photography to propose new works that engage with the gallery’s programming and publishing history. Selected applicants will work collaboratively in a self-directed research residency that will take place between November 12th and December 21st, 2018. The research will culminate in an open studio session at the end of the residency. 

With the support of the Prefix team, the residents will have access to the Prefix gallery, reference library, programming archives and a shared budget of $500. 

Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art is a public art gallery and arts publishing house based in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1999 by Scott McLeod in consultation with a national advisory council, the institution fosters the appreciation and understanding of contemporary photographic, media and digital arts through exhibitions, publications, public programmes and related activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have graduated from OCADU in 2017 or 2018, or be a current upper year student with a major or minor in Photography. 
  • Interest in contemporary photographic, media and digital arts.
  • Ability to work independently and to take initiative. 
  • Interest in working collectively. 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • CV(s) for each applicant/member of the collective.  

    A letter of intent that outlines:

  • The collective’s mission OR artist’s statement for independent applicant;
  • The project or theme(s) that will be explored during the self-directed residency;
  • Experience in working collectively or in a collaborative environment;
  • Interest in working with Prefix ICA.
  • 5–10 images of previous work with an accompanying image list. Each file should be in jpeg format and no larger than 500K (0.5MB). Please number and identify each file with artist’s last name and title of work [01_Last Name_Title.jpg].

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Venue & Address: 
PREFIX ICA 124–401 Richmond Street West Toronto ON
Website: 
https://careerlaunchers.format.com/5757746-2018-prefix-residency
Email: 
tpham@ocadu.ca
Phone: 
(416) 877-600 x361
Cost: 
N/A

OCAD U’s INVC program hosts Inuit Futures in Arts Leadership meet-and-greet

Ryan Rice, Associate Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School with participants. Photo by Martin Iskander.
Friday, November 9, 2018

OCAD U’s Ryan Rice, Associate Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Interdisciplinary Studies, formerly Delaney Chair, along with The Inuit Art Quarterly/Inuit Art Foundation (IAF), hosted a meet-and-greet with partners of the Inuit Futures in Arts Leadership: The Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq Project.

The project is a partnered research training initiative (PRTI) that will support Inuit students studying to become academics and cultural leaders working to build capacity for Inuit to work in the arts.

INVC/OCAD U and IAF are the Toronto partners in the project. Two Master of Arts Indigenous students from OCAD University  ̶  Emma Steen and Adrienne Huard  ̶  have been hired as research assistants for the project.

Led by a group of Inuit advisers, this project seeks to address the longstanding absence of Inuit leadership across the humanities by establishing a culturally, socially and geographically relevant PRTI to provide meaningful opportunities for education and advancement. Pilimmaksarniq/ Pijariuqsarniq are the Inuit societal values of developing skills and knowledge through "observation, mentoring, practice, and effort."

The meet-and-greet included all of the partners working on the research project and upper administration, deans, chairs and Indigenous faculty.

Poster: 
Participants at INVC meet-and-greet. Photo by Martin Iskander.

Luke Parnell: The Laxgiik Convocation Robe

Indigenous graphic image
Friday, October 26, 2018 - 5:00pm to Saturday, October 27, 2018 - 5:00pm

The Laxgiik Convocation Robe

Luke Parnell & Selected Prints by Working Title Press

Curated by Erica Cristobal

The Laxgiik Convocation Robe is an installation created in the style of a Northwest coast Indigenous Chilkat blanket. This project is capturing the spirit in which these prestigious blankets are given: the spirit of reciprocity. Prints will be sold and removed from the installation one by one; the Robe will be ever changing until the last print is sold.

Proceeds will be donated to Printmaking, Publications, Sculpture / Installation & Indigenous Visual Culture programs at OCAD U.

 

Opening: 5:00 – 9:00 pm Friday, October 26

Artist talk: 6:00 pm

 

Ongoing performance and sale: Friday, October 26, 5 – 9 pm 

Saturday, October 27, Noon – 5 pm

 

Ada Slaight Gallery, OCAD University

100 McCaul Street, 2nd floor

 

Working Title Press is a project-driven, active studio residency in OCADU's Printmaking and Publications departments, where artists work alongside faculty members and students to produce print editions, artist’s publications and multiples.

 

 

Venue & Address: 
Ada Slaight Gallery, OCAD University 100 McCaul Street, 2nd floor Toronto, ON
Indigenous graphic image

Subtle Technologies: We ++DECOLONIZING (≠ RECONCILING) Science, Tech, Indigenous Relations

Friday, October 19, 2018 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Keynote Lecture # 1: DECOLONIZING (≠ RECONCILING): Science, Technology, and Indigenous Relations. Presented by Dr Kim TallBear (Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Peoples, Technoscience and Environment, Associate Professor, Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta), with respondent Dr Ashok Mathur (Dean of Graduate Studies, OCAD University)

Date: Friday, October 19, 2018
Time: 6:30-9:30pm (with concluding reception)
Location: OCAD University, 100 McCaul St, Toronto, Room 190 (Auditorium)
Presented in partnership with OCAD University

Keynote Lecture # 2: Gene Drift: White Nationalism, Hybrid Identities and Panic Ancestry Presented by Dr Arthur Kroker (Canada Research Chair in Technology, Culture and Theory, Professor of Political Science at the University of Victoria), with respondent Pamela Edmonds (Curator of the Thames Art Gallery, Catham-Kent, ON)

Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018
Time: 6-9 pm (with concluding reception)
Location: Ryerson University, Rogers Communication Center, 80 Gould St, Toronto, Room 204
Presented in partnership with Ryerson University School of Performance: Faculty of Communication & Design

Installation: No Choice About the Terminology

No Choice About the Terminology is inspired by Lewis’ struggle to determine what terminology to use to describe his ethnicity (Cherokee, Hawaiian, Samoan, raised in Northern California), and his profession (artist, poet, software developer, educator, designer), and recognizing both the danger and seduction of neat categorizations. It was commissioned by the ImagineNATIVE Festival for the Vital to the General Public Welfare exhibition. Presented by Jason Edward Lewis (University Research Chair in Computational Media and the Indigenous Future Imaginary, Concordia University)

Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018
Time: 6-11 pm
Location: Ryerson University, Rogers Communication Center, Northern Exterior Presented in partnership with Ryerson University School of Performance: Faculty of Communication & Design
Workshops: To be announced
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Subtle Technologies would like to acknowledge funding support from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, and the Toronto Arts Council. For further information (including press inquiries), please contact:

Keiko Hart
Artistic Director,

Subtle Technologies
programming@subtletechnologies.com
www.subtletechnologies.com

Venue & Address: 
100 McCaul St. Room 190
Website: 
www.subtletechnologies.com
Email: 
programming@subtletechnologies.com
Cost: 
Free
Subtle Technologies presents: We ++ Friday, October 19 - Saturday, October 20, 2018

Call for Applications - CONTACT Photography Festival Image Manager/Production Assistant

Call for Applications - CONTACT Photography Festival Image Manager/Production Assistant
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - 12:45pm

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE: Friday, November 2, 2018

Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival is accepting applications for the full-time position of Image Manager/ Production Assistant. This position will support the Artistic Project Coordinator on various production tasks pertaining to exhibitions and the Public Installation program. 

Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival is a not-for-profit organization devoted to celebrating the art and profession of photography with an annual festival in May and year-round programming in the CONTACT Gallery. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Implement and maintain an image management system that includes the following tasks: 
  • File corresponding caption and credit information 
  • Manage and organize all image files for the Festival catalogue, website and press 
  • Convert images for a variety of outputs (print, web, large-format print) 
  • Respond to press requests for images from CONTACT’s PR firm 
  • Oversee production of exhibition quality prints as needed 
  • Set up files for large-format printing 

RATE: $16.5/ hour for 35 hours/ week 

TERM: Full-time, January - April, 2019 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Must have graduated from OCAD U in 2017 or 2018.
  • Ability to work with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) at a high level 
  • A degree/diploma in photography or equivalent experience 
  • A strong eye for and knowledge of photographic print quality and colour correction 
  • Experience working with a high volume of images 
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills 
  • Thorough attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines 
  • Focused, motivated, and capable of working well with others in a small organization 
  • Experience working with large-format files and printing is an asset 
  • Ability to work with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) at a high level 
  • A degree/diploma in photography or equivalent experience 
  • A strong eye for and knowledge of photographic print quality and colour correction 
  • Experience working with a high volume of images 
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills 
  • Thorough attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines 
  • Focused, motivated, and capable of working well with others in a small organization 
  • Experience working with large-format files and printing is an asset 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

  • Full contact information (Name, phone, and email) and a current CV 
  • A cover letter outlining interest and relevant background 

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION 

  • Please submit all written components in one (1) PDF to the attention of Tak Pham tpham@ocadu.ca 

For more information, please visit https://careerlaunchers.format.com/5703009-2019-contact-image-manager

Venue & Address: 
CONTACT Photography Festival
Website: 
https://careerlaunchers.format.com/5703009-2019-contact-image-manager
Email: 
tpham@ocadu.ca
Phone: 
(416) 877-600 x361
Cost: 
N/A

Mahmood Popal | Creative Professional-in-Residence Artist | Hours

Mahmood Popal | Creative Professional-in-Residence Artist | Hours
Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 9:00am to Friday, December 14, 2018 - 5:00pm

MAHMOOD POPAL
OCAD U
BDES 2007

BIO

Mahmood Popal is an Afghan - Canadian, Toronto based multi-disciplinary artist and designer. Popal graduated from OCAD University in 2007 with a focus on Industrial design and fine art. In 2011 Popal launched his creative studio, MAAST, that focuses on commercial interior design projects, private commissions and public art projects. The studio has worked on a wide range of projects for Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Sub-zero-Wolf, Sid Lee, Metrolinx, City of Toronto, East End Arts, Google, Capital One, Achievers, Konrad Group, Embrace, HERSHEY- REESE’S, Ford, Belair Direct, Think Tank Creative, Robarts Spaces China, The Stop Community Food Centre, Mile Inn and Apollo Studios.

HOURS

TUES: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
THURS: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We invite students to schedule meetings with the current Creative Professionals-In-Residence to engage in activities such as portfolio reviews, career advising, informational conversations, and on-campus studio visits. Students can set up a time with the residents by contacting Shellie Zhang, Community Animator at the Centre for Emerging Artists and Designers, or by a drop-in basis depending on availability. We also welcome opportunities to connect the residents through classes and curriculum. 

ABOUT THE CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

The new OCAD U Creative Professionals-In-Residence program is a mentorship initiative created to support the career success of current OCAD U students and recent alumni. It is also an opportunity to facilitate community and relationship building for emerging artists and designers. The Creative Professionals-In-Residence program sees invited professional guests, from a variety of art and design-related disciplines, present on a regularly scheduled basis over the course of the academic semester, in the new Rosalie Sharp Pavilion for Experiential Learning at 115 McCaul Street. Visiting creative professionals are alumni of OCAD University, invited to provide mentorship to current OCAD U students and recent alumni.

This fall’s residents are David Salazar and Mahmood Popal.

Venue & Address: 
3rd Floor, Rosalie Sharp Pavilion, 115 McCaul Street
Cost: 
N/A

David Salazar | Creative Professional-in-Residence Artist | Hours

David Salazar | Creative Professional-in-Residence Artist | Hours
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 9:00am to Friday, December 14, 2018 - 5:00pm

DAVID SALAZAR
OCAD U
BFA 2007/ MFA 2017

BIO

David Constantino Salazar is a sculptor with a studio practice highly focused on hand modeling clay and fabricating sculpture in various materials. His practice reflects research into the use of animal forms as cultural symbols to explore the borders between necessity and excess, desires, and addiction. In 2017, Salazar completed the Interdisciplinary Master’s in Art, Media and Design degree (IAMD) at OCAD University. 

HOURS

WED: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
THURS: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

We invite students to schedule meetings with the current Creative Professionals-In-Residence to engage in activities such as portfolio reviews, career advising, informational conversations, and on-campus studio visits. Students can set up a time with the residents by contacting Shellie Zhang, Community Animator at the Centre for Emerging Artists and Designers, or by a drop-in basis depending on availability. We also welcome opportunities to connect the residents through classes and curriculum. 

ABOUT THE CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

The new OCAD U Creative Professionals-In-Residence program is a mentorship initiative created to support the career success of current OCAD U students and recent alumni. It is also an opportunity to facilitate community and relationship building for emerging artists and designers. The Creative Professionals-In-Residence program sees invited professional guests, from a variety of art and design-related disciplines, present on a regularly scheduled basis over the course of the academic semester, in the new Rosalie Sharp Pavilion for Experiential Learning at 115 McCaul Street. Visiting creative professionals are alumni of OCAD University, invited to provide mentorship to current OCAD U students and recent alumni.

This fall’s residents are David Salazar and Mahmood Popal.

Venue & Address: 
3rd Floor, Rosalie Sharp Pavilion, 115 McCaul Street
Cost: 
N/A

Mahmood Popal | Creative Professional-in-Residence Artist Talk

Mahmood Popal | Creative Professional-in-Residence Artist Talk
Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 11:30am

MAHMOOD POPAL
OCAD U
BDES 2007

ARTIST TALK

Thursday, September 27, 11:30 AM
Ada Slaight Student Gallery, Room 225, 100 McCaul St.

BIO

Mahmood Popal is an Afghan - Canadian, Toronto based multi-disciplinary artist and designer. Popal graduated from OCAD University in 2007 with a focus on Industrial design and fine art. In 2011 Popal launched his creative studio, MAAST, that focuses on commercial interior design projects, private commissions and public art projects. The studio has worked on a wide range of projects for Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Sub-zero-Wolf, Sid Lee, Metrolinx, City of Toronto, East End Arts, Google, Capital One, Achievers, Konrad Group, Embrace, HERSHEY- REESE’S, Ford, Belair Direct, Think Tank Creative, Robarts Spaces China, The Stop Community Food Centre, Mile Inn and Apollo Studios.

ABOUT THE CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

The new OCAD U Creative Professionals-In-Residence program is a mentorship initiative created to support the career success of current OCAD U students and recent alumni. It is also an opportunity to facilitate community and relationship building for emerging artists and designers. The Creative Professionals-In-Residence program sees invited professional guests, from a variety of art and design-related disciplines, present on a regularly scheduled basis over the course of the academic semester, in the new Rosalie Sharp Pavilion for Experiential Learning at 115 McCaul Street. Visiting creative professionals are alumni of OCAD University, invited to provide mentorship to current OCAD U students and recent alumni.

This fall’s residents are David Salazar and Mahmood Popal.

We invite students to schedule meetings with the current Creative Professionals-In-Residence to engage in activities such as portfolio reviews, career advising, informational conversations, and on-campus studio visits. Students can set up a time with the residents by contacting Shellie Zhang, Community Animator at the Centre for Emerging Artists and Designers, or by a drop-in basis depending on availability. We also welcome opportunities to connect the residents through classes and curriculum. 

Venue & Address: 
Ada Slaight Student Gallery, Room 225, 100 McCaul St.
Cost: 
N/A

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