Mitchell J. Gerstein Distinguished Visiting Artist Program in Social Justice and Jewish Life
The Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto is pleased to announce the Mitchell J. Gerstein Distinguished Visiting Artist in Residence for the 2025-26 academic year. This competitive program invites applications from active artists engaged in a broad range of creative interpretations of contemporary Jewish life. Eligible applicants include professionals working in the visual, musical, performing, and literary arts.
The program supports the creation and production of new artistic works in any genre within its framework. The selected artist will join an interdisciplinary scholarly community at the Centre and collaborate with an artistic academic community in a partnering humanities unit. During their residency, the artist may be invited to teach a course, share their practice through public-facing events, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and participate in community life both on and off campus.
Residency Details
• Duration: Minimum of three months (one semester) in Toronto
• Stipend: $20,000 CAD
• Project Budget: Up to $5,000 CAD (reimbursed against receipts) if necessary for project production
• Teaching Opportunity: If the artist is invited to teach a course, additional compensation will be provided
Application Process
To apply, artists should submit the following materials by May 15, 2025 to cjs.events@utoronto.ca:
• A letter of interest
• A resume
• A one-page project proposal, including a brief budget justification (if applicable)
• A link to their website or portfolio
The successful candidate will be notified by June 30, 2025, with the expectation that the residency will begin after September 1, 2025.