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we support process, not polish.

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on april 26th, eight artists competed in the first-ever BLANK challenge at tmu's sandbox in toronto. it was everything we built it to be.

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want to be a BLANK apprentice?

BLANK has two open roles for a four-month apprenticeship
starting july 2nd.

if you're a toronto-based visual artist who identifies as a newcomer or refugee (lived in canada 7 years or less), we welcome you to apply.

we're accepting applications at all stages of practice.
come as you are.

no application will be disqualified for an incomplete portfolio or CV.

BLANK is a platform that cares about your voice and your vision, not the polish of your paperwork.

applications open may 5th, and close june 12th.

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is the struggle to build actually the most beautiful part of the story?

tldr; transparency means sharing the losses as well as the wins. we recently hit a setback and lost a big backer, but in the world of BLANK , we view every obstacle as a catalyst for a comeback . the struggle to build from the void is not a sign of failure... it is the architecture of the story itself. with just 5 days left on the clock, we have surged to 56% funded with $8,400+ in pledges, and we are using this momentum to double down on the vision. why setbacks are just par

Apr 173 min read

does the "right time" distract us from the "right mission"?

tldr; the honest reality is that building BLANK is a high-stakes balancing act of heritage, family, and creative risk. as founders of jamaican-canadian and nigerian heritage, we are navigating the fatigue of parenting and expecting, while leading a team through a pilot build that has no blueprint. though most days you feel like you're just a girl, this is a look at what it means to choose to believe in building legacy when your tank is simply empty. building from the void th

Mar 253 min read

does the system prefer a dead artist?

tldr; the history of art is frequently a history of delayed recognition. the system often fails to support the living creator, only finding value in the work once the artist is no longer present to disrupt the market. by examining figures like vincent van gogh, hilma af klint, and jean-michel basquiat, we can see how the industry prioritizes a "safe" legacy over a radical living person. at BLANK , we advocate for a culture that values the artist in the present tense. why the

Feb 133 min read

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