Jul 14

VAAA GALLERY: 2010 FIBRE OLYMPICS

2010 Fibre Olympics, HWSDA, VAAA GalleryJuly 29 to August 28, 2010
OPENING RECEPTION: Thurs, July 29, 2010 7-9:30pm

Visual Arts Alberta presents FIBRE OLYMPICS, an annual juried show exhibiting the talented provincial membership of the Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta (HWSDA).

The HWSDA theme for 2010 is “Fibre Olympics”, with the defining colours including Gold, Silver, and Bronze.  The members of HWSDA have submitted their personal best pieces, all of which reflect their experience and accomplished workmanship.  The exhibition includes a varied array of work: scarves, coats, tea towels, blankets, and framed pieces are but a few of the types of items on display.

VAAA GALLERY
3RD Floor, 10215 112 Street, Edmonton
780.421.1731 | visualartsalberta.com | info@visualartsalberta.com
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am to 4pm, Sat 12-4pm. Admission free. Closed holiday weekend (July 31 & Aug. 2)

Jul 30

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: CALL AND RESPONSE, VANTAGE ART PROJECTS

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: AUGUST 31, 2010

This call is open to all artists in all media.  30 artists whose work best suits these ideas will be part of an Exhibition-in- Print. Selected artists will also be included in gallery exhibitions and other opportunities arising from this project.

For submission information and to submit please go to: http://vantageartprojects.com/wordpress/artist-calls/current-artist-call.

NOTE: The links contained in the page above don’t work. Use the links under “Submissions” at the top of the page.

Jul 30

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: PERRON COURTYARD, ST. ALBERT

OPEN TO LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS
DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Profiles Public Art Gallery, in partnership with Michael Herald, is pleased to announce a Call for Submissions for a Permanent Urban Art Feature to be located at the new Perron Courtyard building, on Perron Street in Perron District, Downtown St. Albert, AB.

This publicly accessible art feature will be integrated into the courtyard of the building which is due to be completed in November of 2010. The building incorporates 6,000 sq.ft. of commercial space that will house a blend of commercial businesses, an eatery and an outdoor courtyard. The courtyard will feature a Perron District light feature.

This call is an opportunity to honor St. Albert’s rich cultural and artistic diversity by highlighting Fleuri Perron: a historical figure, previous Mayor of St. Albert and the namesake of the street and district.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: PERRON COURTYARD

Jul 30

U OF C JOB POSTING: COMMUNICATIONS MGR, FACULTY OF ARTS

APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 11, 2010

The Faculty of Arts is currently seeking a Part-Time Temporary Relief Communications Manager for a half-time job share for approximately 12 months.

Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager for the Faculty of Arts, and in close collaboration with the External Relations Department, the Communications Manager assists in the development of both long- and short-term strategies to facilitate internal and external communications and marketing for performing and visual arts events. Both print and on-line materials related to the Departments of Art, Dance, Drama and Music are developed in cooperation with the Department Heads and Event Coordinators. The Communications Manager proactively assesses and recommends priority communications needs and ensures that the day-to-day communications needs of each of these departments are met.

For more information: http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/careers/careers_search and search Job ID: 890.

Jul 30

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: BOOKMARK PROJECT 2010: AMULET

Bookmark Project 2010: Amulet | October 23 to 31, 2010
Guest Curator: Anisia Avram
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: OCTOBER 4, 2010

Presented with the 34th Annual Toronto Jewish Book Fair
at Beth David B’nai Israel Beth Am Synagogue, 55 Yeomans Rd

For the ninth consecutive year, the Koffler Gallery presents The Bookmark Project, an intervention of artist-designed bookmarks concurrent with the annual Toronto Jewish Book Fair organized by the Koffler Centre of the Arts. Unique bookmarks and multiples created by practicing artists and visual art students will be inserted clandestinely into the thousands of books for sale at the 34th Annual Book Fair. The bookmarks will also be presented in an online exhibition at www.kofflerarts.org. Read more….CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: BOOKMARK PROJECT 2010: AMULET…

Jul 30

APPLY TO 2011 ONE OF A KIND SPRING SHOW

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: AUGUST 26, 2010

One of a Kind Spring Show
March 30 to April 3, 2011
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto

With over 50,000 qualified customers in attendance each Spring, don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of Canada’s most vibrant shopping event featuring unique, handmade creations… APPLY NOW!

Click here to download an application

Jul 30

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - LEFT: TRINITY SQUARE VIDEO

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2010

Trinity Square Video announces the next TSV Commission trilogy, LEFT, RIGHT, CENTER, a project that asks artists to create 5- to 7-minute videos using audio as a primary source material for the examination of contemporary political issues.  Celebrating TSV’s 40-year history as a centre for the production and commissioning of art, we are looking for five successful proposals to the first portion of this trilogy: LEFT.

Videomakers chosen for LEFT must begin their projects from existing or previously self-created audio sources.  These sources must be described in the project proposal and can include: audio interviews, self-recorded sounds, archival/historical audio material, music or appropriated sounds. (Music videos are NOT eligible for TSV Commissions.)    MORE >>

Jul 30

LORAN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Eligibility: Canadian citizens or permanent residents, graduating year of full-time studies in high school or CEGEP, with minimum cumulative average of 85%.

The Loran Award is open to every graduating high school or cegep student from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Renewable for up to four years, it includes an annual tuition waiver and a stipend of $8,000, access to funding and internships through our summer program, invitations to annual gatherings and forums, and mentorship opportunities. The award is tenable at any of our partner universities.

Character, service and leadership are the selection criteria for Loran Awards. Loran scholars are people of strong moral character who have demonstrated academic excellence and potential as leaders. They are curious by nature, interested in a wide range of subjects and willing to take meaningful risks. They prioritize results over appearances and value integrity and honesty. Though they study diverse subjects, and go on to work in a variety of fields, they share a common commitment to their university and larger communities.  DETAILS >>

Jul 30

CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS TRAVEL GRANTS

Deadlines:1 October, 1 January, 1 March, 1 June

The Visual Arts Section of the Canada Council for the Arts provides a range of grants to recognize and support the independent creative work of professional Canadian artists of all cultures. These grants are intended for artists and independent critics and curators working in the following art forms: visual arts including fine craft and architecture.  Travel Grants to Professionals in the Visual Arts contribute toward expenses incurred to travel to an event important to the artist’s, critic’s or curator’s career.

Three categories of support are provided under this program: Presentation Travel, Travel to Artists’ Residencies and Research-Rrelated Travel.

Note: Artists, critics, curators and programmers working in the fields of new media and audio, film and video should apply under the Travel Grants to Media Arts Professionals program.  Details >>

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Jul 30

UNDERGRAD & GRADUATE INTERNSHIPS: HIRSHHORN MUSEUM & SCULPTURE GARDEN

DEADLINES:  Fall-June 1, Spring-November 1, Summer-March 1
Term: 1 to 2 semesters | Stipdend: No

Each year a number of undergraduate and graduate internships are available at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Internships are offered during the summer, spring, and fall/winter semesters, and academic credit may be arranged through the in-tern’s school. International students are encouraged to apply. While internships are unpaid appointments, they provide an excellent foundation for future museum work or art-related careers. Read more….UNDERGRAD & GRADUATE INTERNSHIPS: HIRSHHORN MUSEUM & SCULPTURE GARDEN…