YOUNG JOURNALISTS/REPORTERS

CALLING YOUNG ASPIRING WRITERS/JOURNALISTS. DEADLINE: March 7, 2014. Must be at least 16 years old AND in your last year of high school for your chance to win a $250 bursary. The Brampton Guardian wants to know ‘What is the single most significant topic that matters to you and directly affects your community?’ For more info, try http://bit.ly/1eOkiof

Originally posted on February 13, 2014 at 11:33 AM.

OPEN MIC/JAM at MAGNUMS WITH ZADDY

2014 is back in full gear and so is the Magnum's Open Mic / Jam Night! Come check out the newest addition to live music in Brampton every Wed.!

Magnum's Bar & Eatery
21 McMurchy Ave. N.
Brampton, ON
(McMurchy north of Queen)
Tel. 905-459-8983
www.magnums.ca

Signup: 845pm at Magnum's
Start time: 930pm
19+, NO COVER

In the past while, I have heard from countless people in Brampton looking for jam nights and open mics, and the good people at Magnum's have given us a great venue to do just that! This is an event for performers of all skill levels; everyone is welcome!

ALL TYPES OF PERFORMERS WELCOME: musicians, spoken word artists, comedians, COME ONE COME ALL!

We are happy to provide the following gear for players to use:

Righty: acoustic guitar, bass
Guitar & Bass Amp
Drum kit
PA System

You are also welcome to bring your own gear. We only ask that drummers use the kit provided (breakables are fine).

I always start the night with a few songs. Looking for someone to accompany you? I am more than happy to. I also provide a song list of every tune I know.

Looking forward to jamming and seeing you all perform. Bring a friend! Cheers!

BAC member Matt Zaddy
www.zaddy.ca

P.S. Any questions? Email me at zad.matt@gmail.com

Weekly Open Mic

January 15, 22, 29, 9:30 PM. Every Wed. "Weekly Open Mic / Jam" hosted by BAC member Matt "Zaddy" Zadkovich at Magnum's Bar & Eatery, 21 McMurchy Ave. N. 19+. All music lovers, musicians, comedians, spoken word artists, everyone is welcome! Drums, bass, & acoustic guitar provided. Registration at 8:45 PM, event begins at 9:30pm. Contact 905-459-8983 or zad.matt@gmail.com. NO COVER CHARGE

Originally published on January 16, 2014 at 2:05 PM
Republished on February 13, 2014 at 11:33 AM

Singfest Call for Auditions - Singers from 14-24

Singfest is currently looking for auditions for the 3rd annual Singfest, a solo singing competition which is quickly becoming the largest amateur competition in Ontario. www.singfest.ca. 

Registration: http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/SingfestReg&Rules2013.pdf 

To be eligible, performers must be between the ages of 14 and 24 and must not be affiliated with any recording agency/music label.

Singfest provides contestants with the chance to showcase their talent to a huge audience in the local community. The competition includes:

·         Online submissions with singing auditions uploaded to Youtube (www.youtube.com/rotaractsingfest)

·         Live semi-finals at the Living Arts Centre

·         SingfestGrand Finals at Mississauga Ribfest on July 20^th : Singfest Top 20 to perform on the main stage at the Celebration Square in front of over 20,000 members of the public

The Grand Prize is a rock star experience including recording time at Metalworks Studio. 

If you have any questions, contact me at this email or by phone at 289-983-7876.

Kind Regards,

Jodie Merrill

 Singfest Chair 2013

Originally published on April 16, 2013 at 11:30 AM
Republished on April 29, 2013 at 1:44 PM, May 6. 2013 at 9:40 PM, May 22, 2013 at 2:19

CALL FOR ARTISTS ( Wasaga Beach Blues)

Wasaga Beach Blues is seeking artists to provide artwork for 2013. The chosen artwork could appear on Wasaga Beach Blues’ promotional materials, such as posters and T-shirts, used to promote Wasaga Beach Blues. The deadline for submissions is midnight, May 15, 2013. Email submissions to art@wasagabeachblues.com Visit www.wasagabeachblues.com

 Originally posted on March 2, 2013 at 2:24 PM 
Reposted on April 4, 2014 at 2:45 PM, April 29, 2013 at 1:41 PM, May 6, 2013 at 9:41 AM

CALL FOR THINKERS, ARTISTS & CULTURAL PRODUCERS

Archiving the 905. Deadline: April 30, 5 pm. Catch the details by clicking: www.artgalleryofmississauga.com/archiving905.html

Originally published on March 28, 2013 at 2:27 Pm
Republished on April 4, 2013 at 2:47 PM, April 29, 2013 at 1:59 PM

CALL TO ARTISTS

The OSA's 140th Annual Open Juried Exhibition takes place April 2 to 26, 2013 at the John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto. This is an annual exhibition open to all artists. Please encourage your fellow artists to enter. ENTRIES must be delivered by  Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, 6pm.

Chair: Kelly Borgers, OSA

Jurors: Bryce Kanbara (guest juror), Gerald Sevier, OSA, & Maya Foltyn, OSA

Theme: Echo ... In its broadest sense, Echo can be reverberation, repetition, or a
sympathetic response. At the other end of the spectrum, ECHO can be a consequence or a repercussion.

Call for Entry (http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/OSA_Calls_OJE_2013.pdf)

Thank you.

Originally posted on Jan 16, 2013 at 10:44 AM
Republished on January 23, 2013 at 11:57 AM, January 30, 2013 at 11:21 AM

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.

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