OPEN CALL
Window Wonderland
Toronto’s magical Window Wonderland, presented by Isaan Der Authentic Thai Kitchen, a FREE immersive urban art walk, is returning to the Junction for its fourth consecutive year. From November 24, 2023 – January 31, 2024, the award-winning Window Wonderland exhibition will transform the Junction into an interactive, outdoor gallery featuring unique augmented reality (AR) installations by local and international artists.
Recipient of the 2021 Ontario BIA Association’s Initiative Award, the 2022 International Downtown Association’s Award of Excellence and the 2022 TABIA Events Award!
CLICK HERE to see our 2022 exhibition!
THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR MURALISTS. Toronto-based muralists must apply through The Junction BIA Call for Artists. Artists who work in both paint medium and animation are welcome to apply to be considered for both positions, but you will need to apply through each form separately.
REQUIREMENTS
- The competition is open to everyone 18 years of age or older on the competition start date.
- Submissions are limited to English.
- Group submissions by multiple Animators or collectives are not permitted.
- Guidelines for the portfolio: include examples of past work/link to portfolio. Please provide a link to video hosting websites (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.).
We recommend that all applicants read the Call for Artists page thoroughly before applying. It includes an estimated project timeline/scope of work.
SELECTION PROCESS
A shortlist of Animators will be chosen by an Animation Consultant with a final selection by The Junction BIA, based on experience and aesthetics.
COMPENSATION
Animators: All-inclusive animator fees will be CAD$750 + HST. It includes the cost of creating a minimum 20-second-long animation with sound loops. Fees are paid after the animation is complete. Animators must submit an invoice for their fees. Please see below for the estimated timeline to understand the scope of work required.
WORKSHOP
All selected artists will receive a complimentary virtual workshop by Artivive on Tuesday, August 1 (tentatively). The workshop will teach participants about augmented reality and provide tutorials to help users create AR art using their tools.
Please note that attendance at the workshop is mandatory for all participating artists unless the artist has participated in prior years.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
The Junction BIA is committed to creating a diverse environment. The program seeks to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including women, visible minorities, new Canadians, LGBTQ peoples, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and people from different faith and religious orientations. For more information, please see The Junction BIA Diversity and Inclusion Statement.
SCHEDULE
Submissions close at 11:59 PM on Friday, June 23, 2023. Selected artists will be contacted by July 5 to sign contracts, book a meeting with the business owner, and confirm the date of the virtual workshop.
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