Calgary Arts Development

Writer / Publicist

Helen Moore-Parkhouse — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:53:26 -0400

Calgary Opera seeks a skilled writer / publicist with a passion for the arts to create promotional and publicity materials, proposals, and grant applications, and to manage all media relations for the company.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
• Research operas and write copy for brochures, posters and other promotions for mainstage productions.
• Write contents for subscriber newsletters, house programs, and donor publications.
• Write case statements and proposals for corporate and individual fundraising campaigns.
• Research and write proposals for foundations.
• Write copy for grant applications and reports for a variety of government agencies and other funders.
• Write PSAs, listings, and media releases for all events, programs, and productions.
• Publicize all events and productions and coordinate all media requests, interviews, photo calls, etc.
• Create content for the Calgary Opera website, e-newsletters, and podcasts. read more »

Canada Amatuer Worldwide WOW Photo Contest

symba — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:33:45 -0400

Contest Deadline: September 21, 2008
www.elevatecpc.ca

CPC Elevate is proud to sponsor the 2008 Worldwide WOW Photo Contest in support of Calgary's Empowering Families Initiative through Aspen. With 5 great categories and prizes valued at over $13,500, Canadian amateur photographers are invited to submit their best photos from around the world. Photos will be judged by a panel of professional photographers and showcased at the 2008 Worldwide WOW Gala (October 23rd 2008). To enter the photo contest, you can submit your photographs on-line at www.elevatecpc.ca or download the entry form and submit your entries to The Camera Store (802 – 11 Ave SW, Calgary) before September 21st, 2008.

Get inspired! Entry fee of $35 per photo. WOW 2008 Contest Categories:

• Nature
• Global Travel
• Capture Canada
• Faces Around the World
• Hope, Faith & Elevate

Havana Jazz Fest, Feb 09, U/C Travel Study

John Reid — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:39:35 -0400

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL STUDY PROGRAM

Cuba: 25th Havana International Jazz Plaza Festival, February 9 – 16, 2009

John Reid, Accompanying Resource Person

Discover Cuba’s exotic international jazz festival, the charms of old Havana, UNESCO World Heritage site Trinidad de Cuba, and charming southern port city of Cienfuegos. read more »

Utility Person

epcor — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:54:12 -0400

EPCOR CENTRE Job Posting – Utility Person

The vision of the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts is to be Calgary's leading centre of production, presentation, learning, advocacy and research for the arts. We intend to be a stimulus for a creative and vibrant city, and are looking for a like-minded team member who will help us achieve our ends.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and inclusive team player to fill the full-time position of Utility Person.

The Maintenance Person reports directly to the Director, Facility Maintenance and Special Projects. General duties include (but are not limited to):

• Painting
• Drywall repairs
• Minor carpentry
• Basic plumbing repairs read more »

U of C New york City Credit Travel Study

John Reid — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:52:01 -0400

Hello all: Through the University of Calgary, I am offering a for-credit travel study course called "New York City: Broadway Musicals, Music, and Culture" May 8 to 17, 2009 with a few classes ahead of time. This is the third time I have run this course. There are no prerequisites for the course and students may take it at the 300 or 500 level according to their own programme needs. For more information, please contact John Reid, jcreid@ucalgary.ca for a course outline.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Broadway Musical. We will attend five of them.
• The Metropolitan Opera.
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
• The Museum of Modern Art.
• The United Nations.
• Jazz. Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
• Blues at the Carnegie Club and I recommend a repeat visit.
• Gospel music at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem.
• Staten Island Ferry/Statue of Liberty.
• Walk the Brooklyn Bridge, City Hall, Court House, etc. read more »

Alternate Electrician - EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts

epcor — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:34:53 -0400

The EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts is a not for profit charitable organization that welcomes over 400,000 Calgarians annually into our facility. The vision of the EPCOR CENTRE is to be Calgary's leading centre of production, presentation, learning, advocacy and research for the arts. We will be a stimulus for a creative and vibrant city, and are looking for like-minded team members who will help us achieve our goals.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative team player to fill the full-time position of Alternate Electrician.

Reporting to the Production Director, the general duties and skills of the Alternate Electrician include (but are not limited to):

• Acting as the Head of Lighting in the Jack Singer Concert Hall, where various touring, local and our own productions as well as the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra perform
• Managing large running crews with the diplomacy to deal with international artists and road show personnel in a large roadhouse environment read more »

Join our Client and Patron Services Team

epcor — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:02:50 -0400

EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts

JOB FAIR

Join our Client and Patron Services Team

Saturday August 9, 2008

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Jack Singer Concert Hall Lobby - Founders Room
200 Block – 8th Ave SE

Please bring your resume and enjoy some complimentary refreshments while exploring your chance to become a part of the EPCOR CENTRE!

The EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts is a not for profit charitable organization that welcomes over 400,000 Calgarians annually into our facility. The mission of the EPCOR CENTRE is to ignite imagination, provide the public with cultural experiences that exceed expectations, assist artists in realizing their visions and to enable the artistic expression of all citizens. We are interested in like-minded individuals who will help us achieve our goals. read more »

Artist Info Session: The Artist Project Toronto

The Artist Project — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:54:58 -0400

The Artist Project Toronto is seeking applications from independent fine artists working in all mediums. From March 5-8, 2009 over 125 juried artists and collectives will exhibit and sell their work at the historic Liberty Grand in Toronto, Ontario. Expand your market and connect with gallerists, collectors and first-time art buyers.

Join us in Calgary!
The Artist Project Toronto team will be hosting an information session in Calgary. Please join us for a wine and cheese reception and to learn more about this exiting event:

Date: Thursday August 7, 2008
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Place: The Siding Café, Art Central 111 – 100 7 Avenue SW
RSVP: kim@mmpicanada.com
Visit www.theartistprojecttoronto.com for applications and more information read more »

Call for Fall Festival Info

Charis Birchall — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:52:03 -0400

If your festival occurs this fall between September and December, we can profile it in our "Fall Festival Special Edition" ArtsMart newsletter. After you submit your details via our online submission form, e-mail us at artsmart@calgaryartsdevelopment.com and let us know you would like to be profiled in our fall fest edition. Tell us what makes your festival special! read more »

GIRAF4: Call for Animations!

quickdraw — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:37:13 -0400

GIRAF4: Call for Animations!

http://www.giraffest.ca

GIRAF4: The 4th Annual Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival takes place this November 5-8, 2008 at Quickdraw Animation Society and the Plaza Theatre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. GIRAF celebrates the spirit of independent and underground animation, showcasing animators from across Canada and around the Globe. GIRAF is the only exclusively independent animation festival in
Canada, with a hands-on approach, focusing on process and experimentation.

We are now looking for YOUR independent short animation submission for competition in this year’s festival! We are also interested in project proposals which bridge disciplines of animation with new forms of contemporary art, including performance, installation and new media projects...

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
All Entries Must Be Received by:
5PM MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

visit www.giraffest.ca

Keith Murray
Programming & Communications Coordinator read more »