Call for applications : Mentored Graphic Design Project 2027 season

SKOL is seeking an emerging graphic designer based in Montréal to imagine and develop the visual identity for SKOL’s 2026-2027  communities of care exhibitions. 

This is a paid mentorship opportunity. SKOL will offer a flat fee of $3,000 CAD to the selected emerging designer and provide a professional support framework throughout the creative process, in collaboration with a graphic design studio.

We are looking for a fresh and experimental approach to support the visual identity of the upcoming exhibition. 

Location: Within a graphic design studio in Montréal
Project type: Temporary – flexible schedule
Flat fee: $3,000 CAD
Project start: End of June 2026
First deliverables: mid-August 2026
Season launch: August 2026
Application deadline: June 1st, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Full details and application guidelines are available in the link below.
Download the full call HERE.

 

About SKOL

Located in Tiohtià:ke/Mooniyang/Montréal, SKOL is an artist-run centre that has supported the creation, dissemination, and mediation of visual and interdisciplinary art since 1986. All of its activities are free and aim to foster experimentation, critical reflection, and encounters between artists and the public. Nestled in the heart of the Belgo Building in downtown Montréal, SKOL emphasizes intergenerational, intercultural, and interdisciplinary exchange and stands as a key player in contemporary art in Montréal.

 

Applicants are invited to submit:

  • A short text outlining your approach to the project and the names of three (3) Montréal-based studios you would love to collaborate with (250–500 words);
  • A link to your portfolio and/or three (3) examples of your work. 

Deadline: June 1st, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Email: rh@skol.ca
Email subject line: Mentored Graphic Design Project

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SKOL is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities and abilities.

Credits: Installation by Rose Desrosiers as part of the Spaces We Make exhibition, SKOL, 2026. Photo: Antoine Vogler.