CALL FOR ARTISTS/PERFORMERS! (Apr 2)

Habitat for Humanity Brampton-Caledon is having a dedication ceremony for one of its partner families on April 2, 2 – 3 PM, 20 Hoskins Square. They are looking for members of Brampton’s arts community to participate. Here are some ideas:

-       Perform a song as part of the ceremony

-       Write a song about home and family to be performed at the ceremony

-       Provide ambient music

-       Donate a piece of art to the family as a housewarming gift and be acknowledged from the podium for doing so.

Contact Erica Phillips at 416-271-5932 if interested.

Retail sales and display available for local artists and crafters

Starting Dec 1, 2013. Retail sales and display available for local artists and crafters at Brampton Town Weekday Market, 255 Queen St E. Have the freedom of showcasing and getting your arts and crafts sold for you, 6 Days a week in busy market without being there! Starting at $25/Month. Speak to BAC member Karen Hinds of Solutionsmixed Inc. (905) 796-6811 Info@solutionsmixed.com

National Spark Box Residency

DEADLINE: Nov 30, 2013. National Spark Box Residency offers artists living and working in Canada the time and space to focus on their work in an encouraging and supportive environment. One full month at the Spark Box Studio Residency where you will be given a studio space and living space for FREE . This opportunity is a unique way for established and emerging artists to cultivate new ideas, access a rich library of resources and focus on career. http://sparkboxstudio.com/nationalaward/

Originally posted on November 7, 2013 at 11:43 AM

riveredge CALL

riveredge - winter 2013
riveredge: a journal of arts and literature is calling for submissions.
riveredge provides a venue for writers and artists to celebrate the Grand River, its beauty,
history, people, and culture. Please submit all materials by September 30, 2013 for publication by
Christmas 2013. (Good Christmas gifts for all your friends.)
1. Topic: Occupation along the river.
2. Fiction, non-fiction, and poetry as well as black and white drawings, or photographic essays are welcome. One work of art in any medium and full colour will be chosen for the cover.
3. Text should be submitted, double spaced, with a cover page citing: genre, name, address, phone,
and e.mail so that all entries may be adjudicated blind. Leave no identifying names or addresses on the
 text itself. Maximum length for text submissions, 2500 words. The editors reserve the right to shorten or correct items after consultation with the contestants.
4. Visual art should be submitted in jpeg format.  Please consult us at   riveredge13@gmail.com
if you have questions about our capacity to view, download and/or print your submissions.
5. Material should be submitted either in hard copy to 44 Main Street N. St. George, N0E 1N0;
or to  riveredge13@gmail.com

Originally published on August 13, 2013 at 1:04 PM
Republished on August 27, 2013 at 10:47 AM, August 29, 2013 at 2:52pm, Sept 11, 2013 at 9:57 AM

Call for Young Artists

Announcing an exciting opportunity for youth to express their creativity, win prizes and have their videos digitally projected on city hall, Kitchener. Open to youth, ages 12-25. Winners will get cash prizes. Finalists will get great exposure, the videos will be projected on 'The Cube' atop Kitchener City Hall using state-of-the-art Christie Digital projectors.Submission deadline: June 14, 2013  

www.kitchener.ca/youthvideocomp


Republished on May 22, 2013 at 3:02pm

CALL FOR ARTISTS (VENDOR OPPORTUNITY)

MADE BY HAND SHOW is accepting applications to their show April 20, 2013. Find out more info here: http://www.madebyhandshow.com/2012/07/vendor-application-2013.html

Orginally published on December 12, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Re-published on Jan 10, 2013 at 11:33 AM, January 23, 2013 at 11:53 AM, January 30 at 11:13 AM.

Call for Musicians

Downtown Guelph is seeking submissions from musicians and entertainers interested in performing for our 2013 Noon Hour Concert Series, staged every Friday from June 7th to September 13th in St George's Square. 

 We welcome interest from groups and individuals from all genres of music, and are aiming for talent that is marketable to the global audience present during the noon hour. Additional musicians will be sought this season for Fourth Fridays, a burgeoning Downtown Guelph event which embraces creativity, community and performance on the fourth Friday of each month.

This is an excellent opportunity to participate in highly regarded local events.

Friday Noon Hour Concerts are a long- standing tradition of the Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA) whose intent is to enliven and pay tribute to our downtown community by showcasing local and regional talent. Artists are chosen by committee and are paid for their performances. Instruments, all sound and technical equipment are the responsibility of the artists. Power and shelter are supplied by the organizer. Each concert is a rain or shine event.

To apply, please submit a demo CD or EPK, or a link to your web page, PLUS a one-sheet biography by March 1st, 2013 to: Sam Jewell. Events Coordinator. Downtown Guelph Business Association, 202-42 Wyndham Street North Guelph, ON N1H 4E6 T:519 836 6144

events@downtownguelph.com www.downtownguelph.com

 

Spark Box Studio's Winter Residency & Emerging Artist Award

2013 Winter ResidencySpark Box Studio's 2013 Winter Residency Open Call is now accepting applications from national and international artists at all stages of their career. Each year we are excited to invite a new group of artists into our space. Here artists will be given the time and space to network, research, experiment and built their artist practices. Focusing on your art career at a quiet, self-directed residency is a great experience and what better place to do it than surrounded by the rural Ontario countryside.

Emerging Artist Award:

Beginning your career as an emerging artist can be tough, which is why Spark Box Studio is offering FREE RESIDENCIES to fine art students and emerging artists. This residency opportunity is a unique way for young and emerging artists to cultivate new ideas, access a rich library of arts resources, learn about career-building opportunities, and develop an understanding of the art world from a business perspective.

Six emerging artists will receive a one-week (7 days) residency at our studio in Prince Edward County. The selected applicants will be given a private studio space and given access to the Spark Box Studio equipment and resources, as well, winners will be provided with living accommodations for their week-long stay. They will also have access to career guidance from owners Chrissy Poitras and Kyle Topping, along with, local community members.

The winter residency award runs from February 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013. Please be advised that the award is for 7 consecutive days.

Applying for the Residency Award gives artists the opportunity to practice an essential business skill in the art world: the application process.
APPLY NOW (DEADLINE JANUARY 31, 2013) CLICK HERE>>
http://sparkboxstudio.com/residencyaward/

Originally published on December 11, 2012 at 11:09 AM
Republished on December 12, 11:05 AM, January 10, 2013 at 11:30 AM, January 23, 2013 at 1:01 PM

Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts

The deadline of December 3, 2012 for submitting nominations for the 2013 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts is fast approaching. Don’t wait – nominate an artist or arts organization that deserves to be in the spotlight. Help us spread the word – let’s recognize our artists and arts organizations for their leadership, innovation, creativity and talent. http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/awards_funding/Premiers_awards.shtml