2023 Mentor in Residence x OCAD x AWTO

Mentor in Residence: Portfolio Development Consultations
In partnership with OCAD U, the Mentor In Residence program will support prospective applicants to the ArtWorksTO: Skills for a Creative Future program by offering one-on-one 30-min portfolio development sessions with Mary Anne Garcia of OCAD University.

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, with priority to IBPOC and/or 2SLGBTQ+ youth artists.

Please note that these sessions do not guarantee acceptance into the ArtWorksTO program. These sessions are designed to provide insight and tips on how to strengthen your portfolio as you prepare to apply for ArtWorksTO.

If you have any questions or require accessibility accommodations, please contact zyrelle@torontoarts.org

Once you submit this form, we will email you to connect you with your mentor with some suggested dates and times for your session.

Program partners: Toronto Arts Foundation, OCAD University, ArtWorksTO
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Pronouns
What is/are your primary media arts discipline(s)?*
e.g. photography, videography, graphic design, social media
Postal code*
e.g. M1M 2P2
Links to where we can see your work online:
i.e. your website or social media
What is your age range? This helps us learn about what groups of artists require this support.*

18-29 years old30-59 years old60+ years old
Do you identify as 2SLGBTQ+? This helps us learn about what groups of artists require this support.*

YesNoUnsure
What is your ethnic identity? Please select all that apply. This heads us learn about what groups of artists require this support.*

Indigenous (First Nations, Metis and/or Inuit)Black African or Afro-Caribbean descent/African-CanadianEast/Southeast Asian (Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Indonesian, and other Southeast Asian descent)South Asian (Indian Subcontinent descent, e.g. East Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Indo-Caribbean, etc.)Middle Eastern (Arab, Persian, or West Asian descent, e.g. Afghan, Egyptian, Iranian, Lebanese, Turkish, Kurdish, etc.)Latino (Latin American or Hispanic descent)White (European descent)Other
Mentorship Goals
What aspect of your portfolio are you seeking feedback on? Please select all that apply.*

Portfolio design / layoutArtist bio or artist statementCareer summary / marketable skillsProcess work / work samplesAwards, certifications, or training/educationGeneral communication skills improvementOther
Book a Portfolio Consultation with Mary Anne Garcia, OCAD U

Please note that Mary Anne Garcia is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-9pm EST. If there is another date/time that works better for you, please indicate so in the next question.
One-on-One Portfolio Consultation
Please share your top 3 questions for your portfolio mentor:*
including alternate availability
If you have a current or existing portfolio in any format, please upload it here for your mentor to review before your meeting.

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Book a Portfolio Consultation with Mary Anne Garcia, OCAD U