by Carole Epp | Jan 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
Call to Artists – Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2009
Application Deadline: March 1, 2009
Now in its 48th year, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft that takes place on Nathan Phillips Square every July.
As the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada, the TOAE offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Approximately 500 artists participate and over 100,000 visitors attend the exhibition every year. Side by side, established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students sell their work directly to the public and make lasting connections with art dealers and collectors. In 2008, the TOAE presented over $35,000 in cash awards and prizes to participating artists. We welcome applications from artists working in a wide range of traditional and experimental art forms.
Applications can be downloaded from the TOAE website.
For further information, please contact:
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
264 – 401 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
416.408.2754
[email protected]
www.torontooutdoorart.org
by Carole Epp | Jan 17, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Deadline February 2
The Sobey Art Award, Canada’s premiere award for visual artists, is now accepting nominations for the 2009 award. The $50,000 award is given annually to a Canadian artist under 40 who has exhibited in a public or commercial art gallery within 18 months of being nominated. A prize of $5,000 is given to each of the four runners-up.
Please visit www.sobeyartaward.ca for details and nomination guidelines.
The 2009 Sobey Art Award curatorial advisory panel will be made up of five distinguished representatives, each from an art gallery located in five regions across Canada. The panelists representing the Atlantic Provinces, Québec, Ontario, Prairies and The North, and the West Coast and Yukon will be announced in early-January. The five finalists of the 2009 Sobey Art Award will be announced on May 1, 2009. Selected work from the shortlisted artists will be featured in an exhibition hosted by the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and will run from September to October of 2009. The winner of the 2009 Sobey Art Award will be announced at the AGNS in the fall of 2009.
For more information please contact: Robert Zingone 902-424-3001 [email protected] OR
Sarah Fillmore 902-424-5169 [email protected]
Sobey Art Award c/o Art Gallery of Nova Scotia 1723 Hollis St. Box 2262, Halifax, NS B3J 3C8 CANADA
902-424-7542
www.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca
by Carole Epp | Jan 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
If you’re in Edmonton and want to support a good cause (you can always support it from wherever though too) check out:
Kenya Ceramic Project Winter Gala, Edmonton
January 30
The Kenya Ceramic Project is an exciting international health pilot project, led by University of Alberta students, that aims to introduce innovative ceramic water filters and high-efficiency wood-burning stoves to rural areas of Kenya.
To get more information on the Kenya Ceramic Project or to order tickets to our Winter Gala please visit www.kenyanceramics.org or contact [email protected].
7:00 pm at the University of Alberta Faculty Club, 11435 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton
Semi-formal attire Tickets purchased by registration
by Carole Epp | Jan 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
Call for Applications from Young Artists, National Artists Program
Deadline for Applications: February 2, 2009
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is currently seeking applications for the 2009 National Artists Program (NAP). NAP is an interdisciplinary artistic mentorship program for young artists that will take place during the Canada Summer Games in Prince Edward Island, August 15 – 29, 2009. Costs related to travel, accommodations and meals will be covered by the Canada Games.
Three (3) artists will be selected from each province/ territory, representing a range of disciplines, for a total of thirty-nine (39) participants. These artists, aged sixteen (16) to twenty-two (22) years of age, will be selected based on artistic talent, commitment to the creative development of their artistic discipline and ability to collaborate. Under the guidance of senior arts facilitators, NAP participants will engage in a variety of training and presentation opportunities.
Deadline for Applications: February 2, 2009. For more information and application form, contact 729-7518 or visit their website.
by Carole Epp | Jan 6, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The City of Red Deer is inviting submissions of interest for four public art projects.
Project I
RCMP Building: Interior
Installation of a large-scale work of art, either new or pre-existing, for the main foyer of the downtown RCMP building. The proposed artwork could entail floor inlay, ceiling suspension, glass treatments, or any other means suitable to capture and integrate the unique space. The artwork should be made of durable, non-light sensitive materials (brick, tile, glass mosaic, glass panel, bronze, aluminium, etc.) This $192,000.00 public art project will recognize and acknowledge the role the RCMP have played in the history of Red Deer, which could entail their responsibilities, local history, accomplishments or challenges, and/or the role these themes and actions play in our daily lives.
Project II
67 Street RCMP/ES: Exterior
Installation of a large-scale work of art, either new or pre-existing, for the exterior of the grounds of the 67 Street RCMP/ES building. The artwork should be made of weather tolerant materials (brick, tile, glass mosaic, acrylics, bronze, steel, etc.) This $81,300.00 public art project will recognize either or both of the following: firefighting and emergency services which reflect their responsibilities, local histories, accomplishments or challenges, and/or the role these themes and actions play in our daily lives.
Project III
Golden Circle Renovations: Interior
Installation of a large two (2) dimensional or low relief artworks, either new or pre-existing, that will be mounted on a large burgundy wall on the northwest side of the main public area within the building. The chosen artist/artist group will work collaboratively with the users/visitors to the facility to develop the artwork. The artwork would be a painting, textile, wood, clay or other material that will be tolerant to standard interior public space environmental conditions, including both natural and artificial lighting. This $30.000.00 public art project will recognize or illustrate the wide range of activities, events, and people who access and use this facility which is dedicated to seniors.
Project IV
Station #5: Exterior
Installation of a large-scale work of art, either new or pre-existing, for the exterior grounds of Station #5. The artwork should be made of weather tolerant materials (brick, tile, glass mosaic, acrylics, bronze, steel, etc.) This $24,000.00 public art project will recognize either or both of the following: firefighting and emergency services which reflect their responsibilities, local histories, accomplishments or challenges, and/or the role these themes and actions play in our daily lives
Deadline for submissions of interest is February 9, 2009. Selected Artists/Arts Groups will be notified (letter or phone) with terms of references by February 20, 2009. Installation on all four projects will be by October 15, 2009, but may be dependant on construction schedules and project selected.
If you are interested in participating in these competitions, your submission of interest should include:
– a letter of interest
– qualifications and/or resume
– photos/slides/dvd up to 20 images
– descriptions (if available) of previous projects and/or commissions
Submission for all four public art projects will be juried through a two-way process. Shortlisted artists or arts groups will be asked to complete renderings and/or maquettes for an artist fee of $1500. Renderings and/or maquettes will be due by April 3, 2009.
This request for submission of interest is being distributed to artists/arts groups by way of mail, email, artist organizations and newspaper advertisements. Please feel free to forward this information to any artist(s)/arts groups who you think would be interested in this information.
For full deadline schedule or more information call:
Pat Matheson at (403) 309-4775 or email: [email protected]
Or Wendy Meeres at (403) 309-3083 or email: [email protected]
Submissions may be mailed or delivered to:
The City of Red Deer The City of Red Deer
Culture Services Culture Services
(Project Name) (Project Name)
Box 5008 3827 – 39 Street
Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4 Red Deer, AB T4N 0Y6
