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Sync Re-Ignite

Apply for one of six spots in Sync Leadership's new leadership, coaching and an online visual and media artist residency!

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Are you a disability identified Deaf or Mad visual or media artist living in Canada? Do you have:

  • an arts practice but feel stuck and unsure how to lead yourself and others into new possibilities?
  • a desire to lead in new ways on your terms through your practice?
  • ideas and commitment to making what you do accessible to audiences in different ways?

Applications are now open for the 6 places available for Sync Leadership's new program: Sync Re-Ignite.

This program will include:

  • two monthly 3-hour sessions
  • additional one-on-one time
  • group coaching
  • mentoring
  • the opportunity to explore your artistic practice in inclusive ways

This program is co-facilitated by Sync Co-Founder Sarah Pickthall and Sean Lee, Program Director at Tangled Art+Disability, Toronto, alongside a team of visual and media artists. 

The program will highlight accessible curation, offering access to an online studio space for exploring ideas.

Here are the details:

📅 Deadline to apply: August 18, 2025
♿️ ASL/LSQ Vlog available here
♿️ Audio Described Video available here

You can read more about the program and application process by clicking the header image below!

Sync Re-Ignite 2025 – Open for Applications
Are you a disability identified* Deaf or Mad visual or media artist living in Canada? Do you have: an arts practice but feel stuck and unsure how to lead yourself and others into new possibilities? a desire to lead in new…


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