Michael Lin, Deep Ravine, 2016. Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, Manila, Philippines.

Closing on: September 14, 23:59 EDT
Location: Toronto, ON
A Mentorship Period: October 1–November 1, 2020

MOCA Toronto is motivated by the principle that museums and their programmes are culturally and socially beneficial to the diversity of the communities they serve. MOCA supports and promotes forward-thinking artistic experimentation and provides a community space for enrichment, discourse, collaboration and creativity. Working across all contemporary art forms, MOCA’s programmes empower local artists and engage the Toronto art scene while contributing to the international art community and scholarship.

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Position Summary

MOCA  is working with Michael Lin, a leading contemporary painter and conceptual artist, on a site-specific spatial painting for the museum’s entrance floor. The patterned surfaces that compose Lin’s work are often painted with local emerging artists. Given current travel restrictions, this installation will be produced entirely in Toronto in virtual dialogue with Lin and his studio.

We are looking for emerging artists to be involved in this performative mural painting project. Applicants should be recent graduates or emerging artists who are proficient in painting with Chinese brushes and precise line work, preferably with some experience in collaborative, large-scale mural projects or commercial painting. The work will take place during the museum’s open hours, so you need to be comfortable painting publicly and sometimes engaging in conversation with visitors.

Interested artists must be available to participate consistently during scheduled days (weekdays and weekends), from October 1–November 1, 2020. This mentorship opportunity includes access to MOCA staff, an artist membership and an honorarium.

Equity and Diversity

MOCA Toronto advocates equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and is committed to diversity in the workplace.

MOCA Toronto is committed to ensuring that MOCA Toronto is an inclusive space where community members are treated with respect and dignity. MOCA Toronto encourages applications from everyone, including but not limited to women, Indigeous peoples, visible minorities, people with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

How to Apply

Please submit your application including a link to your website or portfolio by compiling our application form by September 14, 23:59 EDT. Please note that there are limited positions. Due to our limited resources, MOCA is only able to follow up with successful applicants only.