Call for Applications: Casa Artist Residencies, Lethbridge

Call for Applications: Casa Artist Residencies, Lethbridge

Deadline: May 31
The residency program provides an opportunity for artists from all disciplines to pursue their own work in a supportive, community-based atmosphere. It is open to artists from all backgrounds and at any stage in their development, including recent high school graduates, amateurs, and emerging or established professionals.

Two artists may make a joint application if they are interested in a collaborative project. Residencies will typically range from a minimum of 2 weeks to a maximum of 6 weeks.

Casa studio space will be provided free of charge to artists during their residency. Artists will be responsible for providing their own working materials. Funding for travel, lodging, and per diems are also the responsibility of the artist.  3D studio: includes woodworking equipment, pottery wheels, and kilns.

Click here for more information.

 

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Call: Mural Project, Langevin Science School, Calgary

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS/REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:
MURAL PROJECT at LANGEVIN SCIENCE SCHOOL
CALGARY BOARD OF EDUCATION 

The Calgary Board of Education’s Langevin Science School is currently seeking proposals from artists or groups of artists interested in working alongside students, teachers, parent committee and Artist-In-Residence to create an exterior, public art mural for the school and its community of Bridgeland/Riverside.

The call is open to all artists, however preference will be given to proposals submitted by Calgary based artists.

Call for submissions closes Thursday 13 June 2013 at 4:00pm.
RFP 30 april

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Open Call: temporary public mural project, Fort McMurray

Open call to Canada-based artists issued by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, for a temporary public mural project downtown Fort McMurray.

Call to Artists
This project is part of a Graffiti Abatement Mural Project.
Budget: $20,000.00 Opportunity: Mural Project (non-permanent)
Deadline for Submissions: 4:30 pm on Thursday, June 13, 2013
Installation: August 2013
Duration: August 2013 – September 2013 at minimum

For more information, contact Jillian MacDonald at the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo: phone (780)788.4349 or email: jillian.macdonald@woodbuffalo.ab.ca

We invite artists who are Canadian residents to submit a proposal before Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 4:30PM (Mountain Time).

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2013 Art Week in the Badlands

 2013 Art Week in the Badlands 

Join Jim Davies for a week of outdoor landscape painting, lectures, guest artists, barbecues, entertainment and public tours.

For more information please contact:
Jim Davies
Instructor email: jamesydavies@shaw.ca
tel: 780 455 6039
www.jimdaviesart.com

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Open Call: Giants of Edmonton Mural Project

The City of Edmonton has an open call for Alberta artists to participate in the Giants of Edmonton mural program.

2013 Artist Call for Proposal May2013.

The application for the call can also be downloaded on the City’s website.  http://www.edmonton.ca/environmental/capital-city-clean-up.aspx

Please email or call if you have any questions.
The call for proposals is open until June 21, 2013.

Sharon Chapman, Graffiti Project Manager, Capital City Clean Up, Community Services, City of Edmonton, 2nd Floor, Beaufort Building, 10835 – 120 Street NW, P.O. Box 2359, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7, Phone: 780-442-4711, Cell: 780-405-1259, Fax: 780-498-7098, sharon.chapman@edmonton.ca

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Call for Artists: Duxbury Road Gallery, Edmonton

CALL FOR ARTISTS : Duxbury Road Gallery, Edmonton

Together with the awesome On The Spot Pop Up people, the Duxbury Road Gallery Project are throwing “Weekend at the Duxbury” – a pop up gallery. And for a gallery…well..artists of all kinds are needed. Head to www.duxburyroad.com for details and the application form - Deadline is extended to June 1, 2013.

There is NO vendor fee for this show. There is a 30% commison taken off of every piece sold. You do not have to do a thing! :) Artists are not responsible for the sale of their own work – That will all be handled by the Duxbury Road/On the Spot peoples. You are not required to be in attendance, although if you want to come and visit, of course you are welcome.

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Call for Photographers: MHB Photo-Graf Asssitant Photographer, Calgary

MHB Photo-Graf is looking for a new assistant photographer to help in the running of photography shoots and post production work.

This call is being offered specifically to graduates, so all you photo majors, this one’s for you! “Little or no work experience [needed], but having photography education or understanding the technical and creative aspects of photography would be an asset.”

http://acadsa.wordpress.com/2013/05/22/call-for-photographers-photographic-assistant-job-opportunity/

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International Call for Artists: 50 Residencies Offered in Vienna

ArtRubiconCheck out this amazing opportunity to travel in the name of art! The Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, the Arts and Culture is offering 50 residencies internationally to develop any person’s working within the arts. “This call is open to artists, writers, composers, curators and art educators whose place of residence is outside of Austria.”

Check out ArtRubicon’s original post:

http://artrubicon.ca/92895/international-call-to-artists-50-residencies-in-vienna-2014-apply-by-may-31/

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Upcoming at Visual Arts Alberta Gallery, Edmonton

 

Madison Jordheim (Diffidence, 2012,  Medium: Indigo-dyed cotton, mixed fibre threads,  4.5’ x 10’)

Madison Jordheim (Diffidence, 2012,
Medium: Indigo-dyed cotton, mixed fibre threads,
4.5’ x 10’)

Upcoming at Visual Arts Alberta Gallery, Edmonton: ACAD in Edmonton

10 Alberta College of Art & Design up and coming artists present exciting new work created in a diverse range of 2D & 3D media.

Artists are: Laura Ambrosone, Carli Castle, Steele J. Duncan, Iren Gibson, Madison Jordheim, Jake Klein-Waller, Brittany Nickerson, Matthew Nyitrai, Sean Taal, Kristyn Wozniewich

June 6 to July 20, 2013

Reception: Thursday, June 20 from 6 – 9:30 pm in conjunction with The Works Art & Design Festival

 

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Extended Health Care Plan offered to Visual Arts Alberta – CARFAC members

Did you know that as a Visual Arts Alberta – CARFAC Member (proof of membership is required), you are entitled to access benefits through the popular Arts & Entertainment Plan?

The Arts & Entertainment Plan™ is underwritten by AFBS, and offers competitive rates on Drug, Health, Dental, Travel and Life insurance for members of Visual Arts Alberta – CARFAC and their dependents.

There is no medical required, and as a Visual Arts Alberta – CARFAC member, you are already eligible to join. Enjoy the convenience and security of having a ‘Pay-Direct’ option ready for your next dentist or pharmacy visit.

See www.artsandentertainmentplan.ca for more information and to enroll, or give us a call at 1-800-387-8897 x238.

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