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
by Carole Epp | Jan 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
The “Save Harrow Ceramics’ petition has been approved by the Number 10 web team, and is now available on the Number 10 website at the following address:
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/CeramicsHarrow/
It reads:
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Stop the closure of the Harrow Ceramics Degree course.
The University of Westminster are proposing to close their highly acclaimed Harrow Ceramics Degree Course. Recruitment of new students has been suspended and there are plans to close the course by 2013, which will coincide with the 50th Anniversary of ceramics teaching at Harrow.
The decision has been made despite the courses’ long held outstanding national and international reputation; first class academic standing and a distinguished assembly of professional expertise including Edmund de Waal, Emmanuel Cooper, Kyra Cane,
Professor Christie Brown, Professor Nigel Wood, Steve Buck, Clare Twomey and a roster of world famous ceramicists as both alumni and staff. Its closure has huge significance for British art, craft and design.
We call on the University to reverse this decision, reinstate the recruitment of new students and SAVE HARROW CERAMICS.
PLEASE SIGN IT!
by Carole Epp | Jan 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
Well you’ll have to be patient with me as I’m dealing with a bit of a new year hiccup with the blog and i’m a complete ludite so it might take a bit.
I work on a MAC at home and as far as I was concerned things we’re looking fine on the blog, but then I checked out the site on a PC – with Vista to top it off – at work and can see that all my page elements are out of sorts. Sorry if this has caused any problems for you guys. I’m looking into it and hopefully will have it sorted asap. In the meantime all of the page elements like link list, archive and profile, etc are way, way, down at the bottom past all of the posts if you need them.
Say… if you are working on a PC and having any difficulties (or maybe no difficulties) with the blog drop me a line so I can look into any further problems. Cheers!
Other than that the new year is starting off on the right foot. Time in the studio, upcoming shows to stress about and I’m really looking forward to another year with the blog, so here’s to it being a good one!
Best wishes to all and I hope it’s warmer where ever it is that you call home as it’s mius 45C here today and I’m seriously contemplating a move…
by Carole Epp | Jan 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
Virginia Commonwealth University
Emerging Artist Residency Program Department of Craft/Material Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Website
Deadline to apply for residencies is January 15, 2009.
VCU’s Department of Craft and Material Studies seeks qualified applicants for its Emerging Artist Residency Program. The Residency is looking for the strongest recent MFA graduates in the nation to have the opportunity to continue their studio practice in Richmond, Virginia. Gain valuable teaching experience and participate in a vital, progressive community of artists at VCU.
Residency period is for the academic year August 17, 2009-May 20, 2010.
For details on eligibility, what you will receive and your responsibilities, please email [email protected].
