NEW! 3) Call for Submissions - Eastern Edge Gallery Wants YOU!, St. John's (NL)
Main Gallery + Art Marathon Festival -
submissions DEADLINE March 31Pin-In Gallery -
ongoingRogue Gallery (local artists only - no fees paid) -
ongoingEastern Edge 1984 - todayContemporary art exhibitions, performances, screenings, events, projects, festival, workshops and critical dialogue around issues in contemporary society; feminist, socially & politically diverse perspectives.
Support, a sense of community, and a meaningful context for artistic activity.
We advise those who do not know our centre to get a sense of what we do by visiting our web archives at
easternedge.ca.
Submit by e-mail or snail mail only.Main Gallery5 exhibitions - 6 weeks each
1 members exhibition
individuals, groups, collectives and curators in all visual arts media may applyprofessional fees paid; exhibition, artist talk, workshop when applicable. travel + per diems dependent on funding
accommodations provided (3 night minimum)
Include:- current CV/contact info (max. 2 pages)
- short bio (100 words)
- artist/curatorial statement (max. 1 page)
- project proposal ( if project is in development, please present support about the development as well as related past work)
- schedule of activities (if applicable)
- equipment list/itemization of special technical needs (if applicable)
- image list (max. 1 page)
Support materials in the following formats as appropriate to the proposal:- max.15 images (individual and group submissions) on CD or online via email.
- jpeg format 72dpi, max. dimensions of 1024 x 768 pixels (approx. 500KB), RGB or SRGB colour mode only (NO PowerPoint).
- video DVD (max 10 minutes long)
- CD-R video (accessible through Quicktime, RealPlayer, Shockwave, Windows Media Player or Flash)
- audio CD
- up to two pieces of printed matter, including essays, reviews, and non-original
- do not send books unless these are intended for deposit in our Destination Library
Art Marathon Festivalmid August every year
Includes artists of all ages and experience, provides opportunities for younger artists to interact with more experienced artists and access a wide range of artistic expression. Highly participatory the Art Marathon complements Eastern Edge's yearly programming by offering artistic diversity with a focus on community outreach and audience participation.
Artists are encouraged to propose a variety of contemporary art actions, both large and small, which could include:
- performances (site-specific or staged)
- local community collaboration (interactive works)
- video/sound/off-site installation
- related workshops (for all ages or specific)
Please note: artists applying to participate in the closing Art Marathon event (24 hours of live art making onsite) apply in a separate form at a later date.
- individuals, groups, collectives and curators in all visual arts media may apply
- professional fees paid; exhibition, artist talk, workshop when applicable.
- travel paid
- per diem dependent on funding
- accommodations provided (3 night minimum)
Include: Same as main gallery submissions
Pin-In GallerySmall button art
up to 6, 2 month shows a year
- individuals, groups, collectives and curators in all visual arts media may apply
- 50$ fee paid
- 100 buttons made in house - 10 go to artist
Include:- images of proposed button design
- CV
- short bio
- project/button image statement
Rogue Gallery10 exhibitions - 3 weeks each
local artists only may apply
- no fees paid
- installation, take down, promotion and reception responsibility of artist
- gallery facilitates and assists
Include: completed Rogue Gallery form
Proposals may be sent via email to easternedgegallery@gmail.com or by post to the following address:Submissions (specify category, ie. Main Gallery)
Eastern Edge Gallery
PO Box 2641, Station C
St. John's NL A1C 6K1
Please direct any questions to Michelle Bush at
easternedgegallery@gmail.com or 709 739-1882.
4) Call for Expressions of Interest: Innovation, Trade and Rural Development, Ireland Trade Mission March/April 2011
Deadline: Monday February 7, 2011
Looking to do business in Ireland?
The Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development invites expressions of interest from Newfoundland and Labrador companies seeking to participate in a Trade to Ireland,
March 28 - April 2, 2011.
Export-ready companies in the environment (cleantech, energy, and waste/water management) ocean technology sectors are welcomed to apply. Companies will have the opportunity to work with an in-market consultant to explore business opportunities.
Deadline to apply is Monday, February 7, 2011. Spaces are limited.
Companies may consider attending these related events during/after the mission:
The Energy Show, Dublin, March 30-31, 2011
Ocean Business, Southampton, UK, April 5-7, 2011
For information regarding this opportunity please contact:Tonya Hussey
International Trade Officer - Western Europe (Ireland)
Trade and Export Development Division
Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
t 709.729.3641
f 709.729.3208
tonyahussey@gov.nl.cawww.gov.nl.ca
5) Call to Artists: Watershed + Program Development - Lead Artist Pilot Project, Calgary (AB)
Deadline: February 18, 2011 at 4pm (Calgary time)
The Public Art Program and the Department of Utilities and Environmental Protection (UEP) are seeking submissions from artist(s) with established public art, community engagement and
The Public Art Program and the Department of Utilities and Environmental Protection (UEP) are seeking submissions from artist(s) with established public art, community engagement and design team experience, to act as Lead Artist on a new program, WATERSHED+. The selected artist(s) will establish the WATERSHED+ program through an estimated 18 month pilot project slated to begin in Spring 2011.
The selected artist(s) will be chosen based on qualifications, experience and references. Budget Compensation for the Lead Artist(s) is $125,000 CDN.
Background WATERSHED+ is the outcome of the UEP Visual Language Project and launches a visionary new program which embeds artists and artistic practice within UEP's core activities. This project came to be as part of the UEP Public Art Plan - a document founded on the principle that public art, in collaboration with other disciplines, can create remarkable places that encourage sustainability and stewardship of the environment.
Working with internal and external stakeholders, the Lead Artist will create a foundation program for WATERSHED+ through the development and implementation of Key Pilot Initiatives as outlined in the Request for Proposal document.
Application Process Download Request for Proposal #10-1948 from Alberta Purchasing Connection (
www.purchasingconnection.ca). Select "Vendors" on the home page and register if you are a first-time user. Registration only needs to be done once. To ensure full consideration, proponents must follow all instructions in Request for Proposal file.
Eligibility This competition is open to local, regional, national and international artists.
Deadline for submission is February 18, 2011 at 4 p.m. (Calgary time). Late, misdirected and/or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Questions and ClarificationsAll requests for clarification and questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing via email to Dean Kolundzic at
Dean.Kolundzic@calgary.ca. All questions or clarifications must be specific to the RFP and must include references to a specific section or schedule and item number.
6) Call to Artists: Eastern Edge Gallery, Heaven = Art + Beer Exhibition, St. John's (NL)
Deadline: March 16, 2011 by 4pm
Once again Eastern Edge will be hosting HEAVEN = ART + BEER. Four years running, this event continues to be a cosy mid-winter event featuring a silent art auction of small works, Irish stew (an ode to St. Patrick's Day) and of course many an artist's favorite beverage, beer!
We are inviting artists to submit a small beer label-related artwork (valued under or about $200) by 4pm, March 16th.Artists receive 50% of the sale of their work. The other 50% will go into the gallery's fundraising initiatives. All bids will start at $10.
HEAVEN = ART + BEER will take place on
Thursday, March 17st at 7pm. Come enjoy some delicious Irish and Veggie stew, drink beer, and listen to live music!
Thank you for your support of the gallery!
These are the details we will need with your artwork:Name of artist:
Title of work:
Medium:
Size:
Year:
Value:
Mailing address:
Do you require a tax receipt for the value of your work - the 50% paid to you?
Eastern Edge Gallery709-739-1882
easternedgegallery@gmail.comwww.easternedge.ca
