THIRDSPACE: Emerging Artist Summer Intensive Program

THIRDSPACE: Emerging Artist Summer Intensive Program is a month-long residency program at OCAD University that brings together a dynamic group of interdisciplinary emerging artists, including those in the early stages of their careers and those embarking on new directions in their creative practices.

Guided by an established Toronto-based, internationally recognized artist-in-residence Van Maltese, you will deepen and expand your work within a thematic framework.  This immersive program offers unique opportunities to explore art, culture, and the environment in and around Toronto, and includes a month of open studio access and final exhibition showcasing the innovative work you develop throughout the program. 

The lead artist supports development and exploration across various mediums—including photography, video, sculpture, drawing, painting, and performance—by providing mentorship, sharing expertise, and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and experimentation.

   This program is for you if you are:

• A current undergraduate or graduate students 
• A recent graduate
• A practicing artist in the early stages of your career 
• A practicing artist exploring new directions in your practice.
• Able to work autonomously in a semi-structured environment, leveraging initiative and creativity within a supportive framework that provides guidance and resources as needed.

Key dates: 

• Application open now! Apply early to for best chances!
• Rolling applications applicants will hear back within a month of submission. 

• Final application deadline: May 13th, 2025 

• Program dates: Monday, June 2nd – Friday, June 27th, 2025

Price: CAD $4,600.00 + applicable taxes. Accommodation, transportation and meals are not included. 
Price with accommodation: CAD $7,450 + applicable taxes. Transportation and meals are not include