Registration for our summer workshops opens Friday, February 24th at
10am. Sarah Pike, Rob Froese, and Noriko Masuda will be teaching these
amazing week-long sessions. Descriptions, dates, costs, and
registration details are all listed here: http://medalta.org/miair/workshops.
The Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) Announces the 2017 Call For Artist Submissions
Offering $30,000 Worth Of Awards
The Salt Spring National Art Prize is pleased to launch its second biennial juried competition of Canadian 2D and 3D visual art.
The intent of the Salt Spring National Art Prize is to encourage artists whose practice demonstrates originality, quality, integrity and creativity, resulting in significant work with a real visual impact and depth of meaning.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada who are eighteen years and older (as of January 1, 2016) are are invited to submit their two-dimensional and three-dimensional work for consideration.
Approximately 50 finalists will be chosen by an independent jury from across Canada. All artists’ submissions will be anonymous to the jury.
SSNAP Awards Totaling $30,000:
THE JOAN McCONNELL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING WORK; $17,000 ($12,000 and a $5,000 Salt Spring Island artist residency)
THE JUROR’S CHOICE AWARDS; three awards of $2,000 selected by each juror
THE ROSEMARIE BEHNCKE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS; three awards determined by a vote of visitors to the exhibition;
1st prize – $3,000
2nd prize – $2,000
3rd prize – $1,000
THE ASA (Alliance of Salt Spring Artists)
AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SALT SPRING ARTIST; $1,000
Guidelines and submission details to be found on our website www.saltspringartprize.ca
Calendar of Events:
The call for artist submissions opens January 12, 2017 and closes May 31, 2017
The list of finalists will be announced by July 15th
Original works will be exhibited and presented for sale at the Finalist Exhibition at historic Mahon Hall on Salt Spring Island, from September 22 to October 22, 2017 (Open daily from Saturday, September 23)
Gala Opening, Friday, September, 22 2017
Winners announced at the Gala Awards on Saturday, October 21, 2017
This exciting endeavour is an initiative of the Salt Spring Arts Council (SSAC), which represents the arts for Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, known as one of Canada’s premier arts communities.
Please may you share this announcement and join our social media for updates! To easily share on Facebook click http://tinyurl.com/SSNAP2017Call to share!
We look forward to celebrating the talent of Canadian artists!
Posted: 2016-12-02
Location: Salt Spring Island, BC
Phone: 2509311141
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: http://saltspringartprize.ca
The Okotoks Art Gallery is now accepting submissions for consideration for the 2018 exhibition season. The deadline for submission of proposals is April 28th, 2017 at 11:59pm (MST). As per standard art gallery practice, the gallery’s exhibition schedule is programmed a full year in advance. This enables the gallery to fulfill provincial and federal government funding requirements and provide adequate planning time to mount significant exhibitions that are supported through educational programs and public relations.
Selection of exhibits for 2018 will be finalized by July 31st, 2017. A selection committee reviews the submissions and final selection occurs through studio visits and correspondence with artists and curators in whom the gallery has an interest.
Complete submission guidelines can be found here: http://www.okotoks.ca/culture-heritage/art-gallery/exhibit-submissions. Questions can be directed to [email protected] or 403-938-3204.
Location: Okotoks, AB
Phone: 403-938-3204
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.okotoks.ca/culture-heritage/art-gallery/exhibit-submissions
Title: Exhibitions Manager
Reports To: Director
Hours: Full-time, exempt salaried position; work on some evenings and weekends will be required.
Application Deadline: Applications being accepted immediately with interviews to commence beginning mid-March, 2017.
This is a permanent, salaried position, responsible for the
management of Northern Clay Center’s exhibition program. The Exhibitions
Manager reports to the Director and supports other NCC activities as
requested. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and
installing eight to ten exhibitions each year in two gallery spaces at
NCC. Exhibitions include a range of work by regional and national
artists, one of which travels to an additional 3 – 5 venues around the
state each year. The Exhibitions Manager jointly manages, with the Sales
Gallery Manager, the installation of the American Pottery Festival and the annual Holiday Exhibition.
The Exhibitions Manager also works closely with the Sales Gallery
Manager to ensure NCC’s presence at the annual NCECA conference.
Additionally, this position oversees the work of a part-time program
assistant, whose primary responsibilities include assisting with
installation and de-installation, shipping, and general administration.
Finally, this position is a member of NCC’s senior team, which helps to
support all general operations of the Center, in addition to
exhibition-specific duties.
Major Responsibilities
Plan and curate, with the Director and the Exhibition Committee, the
annual schedule of exhibitions, both on-site and elsewhere as special
opportunities arise. This includes, but is not limited to the following
tasks related to each exhibition:
Additional administrative duties include:
Work with NCC’s Exhibitions Committee:
Plan and implement annual tour of McKnight Artists Exhibition (to up to four venues in greater Minnesota):
Work with Digital and Marketing Manager to ensure appropriate exhibition publicity, including:
Assist with the management and implementation of the installation of the American Pottery Festival and Holiday Exhibition, including:
Work with Director of Learning and Engagement to plan and
coordinate artist workshops, residencies, and lectures in conjunction
with exhibitions.
Other tasks as assigned.
SALARY AND BENEFITS AND QUALIFICATIONS
This is a permanent, full-time salaried exempt position. Salary is
commensurate with experience, and qualifications, performance, and NCC
budget. Benefits include vacation and sick time and a benefits
allowance, along with a 403(b).
Applicants should have a strong knowledge of and experience in a
gallery or museum. The ideal applicant should have at least a Bachelor
of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree; a Masters degree is preferred,
with a focus in ceramics. A minimum of five years of management and
administrative experience is recommended; excellent written, oral
communication, and people skills are a must. Proficiency with
Macintosh-based programs (Microsoft Office) is required; proficiency
with database, online sales, and point of sale software is preferred.
Applicants must have demonstrated ability to work well with artists,
collectors, gallerists, staff and volunteers. Applicants must be able to
lift and move substantial weight for the exhibition installation
portion of this position. Additionally, this position requires a
flexible schedule and strong time management skills.
To apply:
Please send a cover letter describing your interests and experience, a
résumé, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three
professional references to: Sarah Millfelt, Director, at
[email protected].
Northern Clay Center is an equal opportunity employer.
