NEW! 3) Call for Submissions: Canadian Aboriginal Arts and Writing Challenge
Deadline: March 31, 2011
An initiative of The Historica-Dominion Institute, The Canadian Aboriginal Writing and Arts Challenge invites Aboriginal writers and artists (ages 14-29) to compose or create an original work that explores an aspect of Canadian Aboriginal history.
For the first time in the Challenge's seven-year history, the Institute is seeking two-dimensional visual art submissions. We hope the program's expansion to arts will make the Challenge available to a new audience of Aboriginal youth - those who instead express themselves through mediums like painting, drawing and photography.
Emerging writers and artists have their work judged by the foremost in the field, including artists Kent Monkman and Stan Bevan. Winning written entries are published in Canada's History magazine, and winning artwork is exhibited in a gallery.
Finalists are awarded cash prizes of up to $2,000 and published on the program website, http://www.our-story.ca.Every year, hundreds of Canadian youth are inspired to share their stories. Through writing and art, courageous young members of the community have come forward to interpret their heritage, community and culture while bringing awareness to Aboriginal identity. The newly expanded Canadian Aboriginal Arts and Writing Challenge offers renewed motivation for a new generation of Aboriginal artists and writers looking to make their mark on the Canadian cultural landscape.
NEW! 4) Call to Artists: Provincial Historic Sites, Bonavista (NL)
Deadline: ongoing
Provincial Historic Sites has embarked on a strategic campaign to enhance the visitor experience at our sites by providing engaging quality programming. PHS Bonavista is interested in discussing possibilities and opportunities for local artists to become more involved in our public programming. Both Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site and Mockbeggar Plantation Provincial Historic Site have distinctive and one of a kind indoor and outdoor venues, adequate space and high numbers of visitors.
We believe this offers an exciting opportunity for local artists to create and display family appropriate pieces of their work that are thematically linked to our sites.
If you are interested in meeting with us to discuss please
contact me, Don Johnson, at (709) 468 7300 or email Bonavista@seethesites.ca
NEW! 5) Call to Artists: Art Market 2011, Calgary (AB)
Deadline: April 1, 2011
Show Dates: November 17-20, 2011
Art Market has established a reputation as an excellent marketplace for high quality art and craft. The 2011 (25th annual) sale features over 200 artisans from across Canada exhibiting over four days in Calgary, Alberta. Space has been reserved for new exhibitors. Art Market is searching for talented artisans to participate in this year's event.
For more info and application details:
www.artmarketcraftsale.cominfo@artmarketcraftsale.com
6) Job Opportunity: Executive Director, artsnb (NB)
Deadline: February 21, 2011
artsnb is an arm's length arts funding agency dedicated to the facilitation and promotion of the creation of art, as well as administering funding programs for professional artists in the province. Encouraging the enjoyment, awareness, and understanding of the arts, artsnb supports the artistic community by advising the government on arts policy, unifying and speaking for the arts community and providing financial support to artists.
As the Executive Director for artsnb you will be responsible for leading and managing artsnb's programs and activities, generating revenue, fundraising, developing policies and programs, hiring and supervising staff, and organizing public awareness and promotional activities. A non-voting member of the Board of Directors, you will participate in all Board activities and provide advice and information on current and emerging trends and issues in all arts disciplines.
A bilingual administrator with a passion for the arts, you possess exceptional relationship and promotional skills, the ability to think strategically, and financial and management aptitude. Your Masters degree or equivalent education, experience in administration, and knowledge of current cultural issues enable you to achieve success as the Executive Director for artsnb.
If you are ready to assume a leadership role in promoting the creation of art in New Brunswick, please submit your resume at
execdirgen@artsnb.ca or call Vanessa Moeller at 506-444-4696.
http://www.artsnb.ca/
7) Job Opportunity: Dept of Innovations Trade and Rural Development - Strategic Industries Division, St. John's (NL)
Deadline: February 22, 2011
DutiesThis is a highly responsible, professional position which provides specialized expertise and support to private sector clients, Regional Economic Development Boards and groups, industry associations and other government departments and agencies. Duties include providing detailed strategic advice on the craft industry, research, industry development and human resource development opportunities, as well as international issues and commercial initiatives within sectors and regions; assessing economic viability, overall business evaluation and analysis of complex business plans; preparing reports, discussion papers, ministerial briefing notes and treasury Board submissions, policy and cabinet papers; preparing press conferences, press releases, and ministerial speaking notes; designing, developing and delivering
departmental programs and providing advice and support to management regarding the Department's craft policy and programs; performing detailed analysis on applications and proposals for funding; providing support and consultative advice to existing businesses and new ventures; and facilitating export and economic development opportunities to strengthen the international presence of Newfoundland and Labrador craft companies. Significant travel is required.
QualificationsCandidates must have knowledge of economic, business and sector
development as well as knowledge of the craft industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. The successful candidate must possess well developed written and oral communication skills, presentation skills, analytical skills, and research skills, combined with the ability to work independently, as part of a team and to develop effective working relationships with stakeholders. These qualifications would normally have been acquired through graduation from a recognized university with a degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or Economics, combined with experience in business development. A degree in Craft, Fine Arts, or Design would be considered an asset. Equivalencies may be considered.
To apply or for more info:https://www.hiring.gov.nl.ca/Jobs.aspx/Details/2211
8) Job Opportunity: The Alberta College of Art + Design (ACAD), Permanent Faculty - Fibre, Calgary (AB)
Deadline: February 28, 2011
The Alberta College of Art + Design (ACAD) is a center of excellence in education and research in fine arts, crafts, design, media arts + digital technologies and related liberal studies, and supports life-long learning through its credit and non-credit continuing education programming. The college acts as a local, provincial, national, and international visual culture resource and through research is a producer of original knowledge leading to cultural development.
The college welcomes applications for the following full time permanent faculty position commencing in August 2011:PERMANENT FACULTY - FIBRE (1011-DE-FP-27)The Fine Arts Department is seeking a full time Fibre instructor with a commitment to contribute to the creative, academic and administrative leadership of the Fibre Program. The candidate must demonstrate a deep commitment to the learning experience, an in-depth knowledge of curricula and curricular development appropriate for a four-year degree. Demonstrable innovative teaching and learning strategies, and a strong understanding of the history and theory of fibre-based art are essential attributes for the successful candidate.
QUALIFICATIONSThe successful candidate will have an MFA or equivalent degree or an equivalent combination of education and stellar professional experience, a significant exhibition/production record, demonstrated excellence in teaching. Fibre at the post-secondary level for a minimum of three (3) years, and demonstrated administrative experience and committee service. In addition, the successful candidate must have strong critical/theoretical knowledge and an understanding of contemporary Fibre Practice and its relationship to contemporary art/craft theory. The successful individual will also have general knowledge of all aspects of the discipline and specific expertise and technical skills in two or more of the following areas: weaving, tapestry and other fibre structures; fabric printing and surface exploration; dying processes. Extensive digital skills and an understanding of the integration of digital processes in relationship to fibre practice and theory will be a requirement for this position.
Please submit applications by February 28, 2011. For application requirements and further information on the application process, please visit our career page at:
http://www.acad.ab.ca/careers.html
9) Advertising Opportunity: NICHE Magazine (US)
Deadline: Reserve by February 21, 2011
Advertising space is now open for the Spring 2011 issue of Niche Magazine.
With a special focus on art jewellery, it''s a great opportunity to reach a target market through extra distribution at JCK Las Vegas, JA New York and NICHE: The Show.
Reserve by February 21st, materials due: February 25th.
Contact Jenn Grassia at 1-800-642-4314 x 249, or
jenng@rosengrp.com.
10) Call for Entry: Fired, A View of Ceramics, Ohio (US)
Deadline: March 2, 2011, Entry Fee: $10 (USD)
The Manifest Gallery in Ohio presents ''FIRED'', an exhibition running April 15th to May 13th, 2011. Open to professionals and students creating original works of art that incorporation of ceramics as an essential part. This includes work of a traditional and nontraditional genre and media, including mixed media, which incorporate ceramics in some significant way.
For more information on this call:http://www.manifestgallery.org/fired/
11) Dept of Innovations, Trade and Rural Development: Product Photography Service (NL)
Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2011
A picture really is worth a thousand words. And a good picture is worth even more. We still have spaces available in our product photography service for this year so this is your chance to have a professional product shot done.
To be eligible for this service:1) your product must have been approved at one of INTRD's Product
Review meetings, and
2) we have not done a photo of your products within the past two years.
All you need to do is send us a sample of the product and we will arrange to have the photography done at no charge to you. Chose the product or product grouping you really want to showcase. If your product is small and you want a product grouping shot please limit the number of items to 3 so that the picture doesn't get cluttered, and keep the items themed in some way.
If you have any questions about what products to send, just give Janet Costigan a call at 729-7071. Also, if your product(s) is fragile make sure it is properly wrapped and packaged when bringing or sending it to us so that it doesn't get broken in transit (use bubble wrap, lots of newsprint wrapping or packing peanuts).
While we own the copyright to all the photographs taken and reserve the right to use the images in our promotional activities, we also provide them to you for your use. We'll send you a CD with digital copies of the final photograph, in both a large file size suitable for print (for brochures, etc) and in a smaller web version perfect for putting on your website or blog. We will also take care of getting your product(s) back to you once the photography is completed, or you can drop by to pick them up if that is convenient for you.
Send your products, along with the attached form by March 15, 2011 to:Janet Costigan
Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
2nd Floor, West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John's, NL A1B 4J6
12) Call for Exhibitors: The General Store - A Craft, Art, Zine, Design and Food Fair, St. John's (NL)
Deadline: Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Show Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 12pm - 6pm (Set up time 11am)
Location: Gower Street United Church, 99 Queen's Road, St. John's
Cost: $25.00 per table
Lawnya Vawnya Presents: The General StoreA Craft, Art, Zine, Design and food fairLawnya Vawnya is an exposition of independent arts and culture happening in St. John's, Newfoundland April 20-24, 2011. Lawnya Vawnya is Newfoundland expression meaning "having a good time at a dance or party with plenty to eat."
Lawnya Vawnya will showcase a number of excellent artists and musicians from Newfoundland, Canada and further afield. Some of these artists work across disciplines and they will show off all of the neat things they can do.
We hope that you would like to be a part of this too! The General Store is a non-juried event that is an opportunity to showcase and sell your work, product, wares, treats and more.
RULES AND REGULATIONS1. This is a CASH ONLY event. Be prepared. Bring a float. You are
responsible for the sale of your work.
2. You agree to have your name in print in the festival program
3. In order to participate in the fair, you must have your application and table fee submitted by Tuesday March 15, 2011
VENUE AND TABLE INFORMATIONThe General Store has a limited number of spaces. Send your applications early to secure a table. Late applications will be considered but we cannot guarantee anything if you apply after the deadline. Tables are provided on a first come, first serve basis. Price per table: $25.00
We provide you with a table and a chair. 6 foot and 8 foot tables available. If you would like extra lighting, you are to bring your own lighting, extension cords and power bars. The venue is large, bright and open. Additional lighting is a personal choice.
HOW TO PAY:Cash or Cheque to
LAWNYA VAWNYA: AN EXPOSITION OF INDEPENDENT ART & CULTURE
IN ST. JOHN'S
3 Livingstone Street
St. John's, NL
A1C 1V5
For inquiries please e-mail at
info@lawnyvawnya.com
13) Call for Entry: Lark Crafts 500 Series Book
Lark Crafts is publishing another jewelry book in their popular ''500'' series. 500 Rings, juried by Bruce Metcalf, will be a 420-page, full color survey of contemporary rings created after the year 2000. Scheduled to be published in Spring 2012, the book will be internationally distributed.
Images of rings made from any materials and in all design styles may be submitted for consideration via high-quality digital images, transparencies, and slides. No entry fee is required.
For more information, visit the Lark Books website at
http://www.larkcrafts.com/submit/calls-for-submissions/
14) Join in on Culture Days 2011!
The second annual national Culture Days events will take place
September 30 to October 2, 2011 in all 13 provinces and territories.
If you''re interested in participating, check out the Culture Days
website for blog articles and FAQ''s on how to get involved, or better yet, get in touch with your
regional contacts.
The first in a series of Info Sessions will take place Tuesday, February 22nd at 2pm ET where the focus will be answering any and all questions about how you can get involved, in any capacity, with Culture Days 2011.
Register here to secure your spot. 
