CREATIVE PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS - ONLINE

A Guide to Building a Strong Portfolio

ArtWorksTO invites youth media artists who are Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, (ages 18-29) to participate in one of these workshops. The workshops aim to assist applicants to the ArtWorksTO program since the application requires the submission of a creative portfolio.  However, all creatives in need to learn how to build a strong creative portfolio are invited to attend!  

You will learn:

How to craft your bio and artist statement
Fundamentals on presenting a strong portfolio for education, employment,  grants, etc
Tips on navigating your creative career from emerging creatives

Workshop Facilitator:

Maryanne Casasanta is an artist educator working in photography, video, and performance. She observes other research areas, such as process-based learning and art making, co-creation, and movement, which she explores by working alongside artists across several fields.

She has exhibited widely, and the Ontario Arts Council and Toronto Arts Council have supported her projects. Maryanne earned a BFA from OCAD University (Integrated Media, 2005) and holds an MFA from the University of Guelph (2014). She also graduated with a Master of Education candidate in the Curriculum and Pedagogy program at the University of Toronto (2021).

DATES: February 12 at 6 - 7PM on Zoom & February 19 at 6 - 7PM on Zoom

To attend one of the online workshops  please register here!

If you have any questions about this please email norma@torontoarts.org 

ONE- ON- ONE PORTFOLIO CONSULTATIONS In partnership with Mentor In Residence

Do you need to take your porfolio to the next level? In these sessions, you will be able to share your current or existing portfolio for valuable feedback. Sessions are available on a first come, first served basis. Book a 30min consultation session with our Portfolio mentor today! 

Portfolio Mentor:

Mary Anne (Mare) Garcia (she/her) is a Canadian Filipino ceramicist, product designer and creative director behind Space Queen Studio - Toronto-based home goods studio where cute 'n kitschy meets pop culture but with a succulent green twist. Garcia’s creative practice is guided by her fascination with building, experimentation, and material exploration. Her work looks to transform ordinary interactions through playfulness and greenery.

Outside of her creative practice she is an Arts worker at OCAD University – working primarily in community outreach, advising, and guiding learners of all ages through pathways to access creative careers through education.

Portfolio Consultations are geared towards pre-application support for the ArtWorksTO Program.

*Available starting February 13! please contact Zyrelle Endozo to sign-up for a session: zyrelle@torontoarts.org 

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This event is a continuation of the strong partnership between the Toronto Arts Foundation, OCAD University and the City of Toronto (Social Development Finance & Administration), and an expanded collaboration with Arts and Culture Services from the City’s Economic Development & Culture division.

Participants from Toronto's creative industries, culture, and education sectors will engage in insightful discussions, have the chance to hear a special keynote presentation, enjoy a catered lunch, and take part in focused breakout group sessions. These sessions are designed to address key challenges and opportunities within the industry and drive progress in workforce development.

Breakout session topics include:

Research & Data: Exploring available resources, identifying gaps, and discussing strategies for data consolidation and utilization.
Facilitator: Wendy Ng, PhD Student, Education Consultant, Author of Championing change, cultural shifts & strategies that transform organizations
Resource Lead: Miriam Kramer, OCAD University, Executive Director, Government & Community Relations and Public Policy

Improving Artists' Working Conditions: Addressing the unique challenges faced by artists in the gig economy and discussing potential supports.
Facilitator: Kadon Douglas, Executive Director, Hire BIPOC TV & Film

Policy Development & Visioning: Imagining what our institutions could or should do to better support workforce development for equity-deserving artists.
Facilitator: Tony Gebrehiwot, Visual artist, photographer and community leader
Resource Lead: Kris Erickson, Research

Employer & Industry Engagement: Discussing strategies for better engaging employers and industries, and considering the potential for coordinated efforts.
Facilitator: Biju Pappachan

The Transformative Power of Mentorship: Exploring how mentorship can cultivate creative careers through guidance and support.
Facilitator: Rebecca Harrison, Executive Director, Unity Charity
Resource Lead: Emma Kaputo, Managing Director, Kickback

AGENDA

Workforce Development in Arts and Culture Roundtable

ArtworksTO: Skills for a Creative Future presents Workforce Development in Arts and Culture Roundtable hosted at OCAD University. This full day hybrid event will bring together leaders from across Canada working in workforce development to share work integrated  models, share insights, learnings and best practices for the arts and culture sector.  

Date: September 16, 2022  

Time: 9:30am- 2:30pm

Location: OCADU

Register Today!

Schedule 

ArtWorksTO is a partnership between Toronto Arts Foundation's Neighbourhood Arts Network (NAN), City of Toronto, The Remix Project, and Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD U).