The Cedar Ridge Creative Centre Student Curator-in-Residence Program offers a U of T Scarborough student hands-on experience in all aspects of exhibition planning. Each year, one student is selected to curate an exhibition of student artwork to be presented in the community, supported by mentorship and guidance from the DMG Curator and broader team. The residency begins in November 2025, culminating with the final exhibition presented in partnership with and at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre (a City of Toronto cultural hub in Scarborough) in late April to early May 2026.

This program is open to U of T Scarborough students. Application deadline is Friday, October 24, 2025.

The Indigenous Youth Artist-in-Residence Program is a five-month residency beginning in the fall of 2025, supported by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, University of Toronto Scarborough. The program aims to support the practice of a young Indigenous artist by offering paid studio time, professional development opportunities, and mentorship by Doris McCarthy Gallery staff, U of T Scarborough faculty, and professional artists, as well as the opportunity to audit a course at the University of Toronto Scarborough and access other University resources (facilities, events, staff & faculty). 

This program is open to Indigenous youth aged 16-29. Application deadline is Friday, November 7, 2025. An FAQ document is available to further support and explain the application process.