Call for artists DownStreet Art

DownStreet Art is pleased to announce a call for artists and curators for the 2011 season. This is a great opportunity to have your work/project showcased in an art-friendly community, to be in touch with artists, curators, and professionals in the art world, and to be part of a larger discourse about contemporary art. Opportunities are many, so please read details carefully and fill the application accordingly to your needs. DownStreet Art welcomes any form of art and any art work team. If you are a duo/trio or a group of artists willing to show together please apply! DownStreet Art 2011 will run from June 23rd till October 11th (Columbus Day Weekend). It will begin with a kick-off celebration on June 23rd and will hold four “DownStreet Art Thursdays” (with all galleries hosting opening receptions and downtown performances); and it will all culminate in North Adams Open Studios weekend on October 11th. Please note that as a public art project, DownStreet Art is dependent on available/empty spaces, sufficient funding and adequate staffing. While we are planning for 2011, the number of available/empty spaces (and thus opportunities) is uncertain at this time. DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION NOW! CLICK >>>HERE

2011 Call for Artists: Toronto Outdoor art exhibition

Deadline: MAR 1

Are you an established or emerging artist who wants to showcase and sell your work to over 100,000 art collectors, dealers and art lovers? If YES, then apply to exhibit your work at the biggest art event of the year!! TOAE is the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada and offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Hundreds of artists participate in 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 2010, TOAE presented over $30,000 in cash awards and prizes to participating artists!

We welcome applications from artists working in a wide range of traditional and experimental art forms.
Apply online at the TOAE website at www.torontooutdoorart.org or call 416.408.2754 for more information.

For further information, please contact: Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition [email protected]

Public Art Call: Request for Proposals, City of Medicine Hat, 2nd Street SE Public Art Project

CLOSING DATE: MAR 31, 2011 2PM MST

Open to all regional, national or international artists.
Total Budget: 40,000
Reference #AB-2011-00324

The City of Medicine Hat invites artists to participate in a public art competition. The winning submission will receive a commission to create and install a public art work or related series of works to be situated on 2nd Street SE, between South Railway St. SE and 5th Avenue SE, in downtown Medicine Hat. The winning submission will receive a commission to create and install a public art work or related series of works to be situated on 2nd Street SE, between South Railway Street SE and 5th Avenue SE, in downtown Medicine Hat. Documents are available for download at the Alberta Purchasing Connection. Website: www.purchasingconnection.ca

This opportunity will only be available on this website. If you have not already signed up, please do so – registration is free.
All inquiries regarding this RFP must be directed in writing to: Rhonda Olson, Buyer 403.529.8237 | 403. 526.1239 or email rhools2medicinehat.ca

via Alberta Craft Council

A plate a day – Call for plate # 600

What would we do without a plate a day blog and our daily dose of eye candy in the form of gorgeous plates? Well i’m just not sure…

So if you want an opportunity to be a part of the plate a day blog here’s your chance.
Stop by and send in your submissions for plate #600. It can be your work or some work you admire, just so long as it’s a plate.

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE AT RED DEER COLLEGE



Red Deer College has expanded its Visual Arts facility in the newly opened Center for Visual Art in the Four Centers Building and now has three purpose built Artist-in-Residence Studios. The studios are designed to attract artists to Red Deer and to give an opportunity for emerging and professional artists alike to engage in research in an inspiring environment with equipment that they would not otherwise have access to. The ambition of the program is to promote meaningful interaction between the students, the resident artists and the community at large. The AIR studios are available during two 15 week periods; September to December and January to April coinciding with the academic year.


IMMERSE YOURSELF
The new studios are designed to offer interested artists an opportunity to chart some new territory by stepping outside of their usual studio routine. Through the interaction with students and staff in the Visual Art Department and beyond the resident artist can take advantage of the opportunity to research and produce new work that contributes to their discipline. Collaborations across media and with the RDC’s Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing, where there is access to rapid prototyping, water-jet cutting, and CNC milling offer up possibilities that will prove to be fruitful and position RDC to be a destination for innovative art research.

Who is Eligible?
We are interested in hosting both emerging and established artists of all disciplines, practices, and nationalities. Artists applying should have a current and active practice and have completed their basic training and able to work in a self-directed manner.

Artist-in-Residence Coordinator: Trudy Golley
Contact Info:
Office: 403-342-3453
email: [email protected]

What is provided:
• dedicated studio space approx. 250 sq ft
• residency for 1 to 3 months
• Access to fully equipped studios:
Ceramics, Painting, Sculpture and Printmaking.
• 24 hour access
• Library and Internet privileges
• Materials budget up to $200.00
• Exhibition opportunity at the conclusion of residency
• Public lecture opportunity
• Letter of support to pursue individual funding
• Assistance with finding accommodation

To submit an application: We are currently accepting Digital Applications only – please ensure all images are readable on a Mac or PC and are in a suitable format (1024 x 768) – doc, jpg or pdf preferred.

Send by e-mail to the address above
Please send the following:
1) 10 images of work and an image list
2) One letter of interest outlining both your artistic history and how you would use your time as an artist in residence (including preferred dates and length of residence)
3) A current CV (3 pages max.)
Deadlines
– October 1 for the January – April period
– March 1 for the September – December period

RED DEER COLLEGE VISUAL ART DEPARTMENT
100 College Blvd.
Red Deer, Alberta
Canada T4N 5H5
www.rdc.ab.ca