CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Nominations are currently being accepted for the Duval Lang Theatre for Young Audiences Award. Deadline for Submission: July 5, 2013.

This annual award has been created to honor an individual or group of individuals who have made an outstanding contribution or significant achievement in the field of Theatre for Young Audiences in Calgary. This award is made possible through the collaborative efforts of Quest Theatre and the Betty Mitchell Awards and is supported by a fund established in 2008 at the Calgary Foundation by a group of generous donors in recognition of Duval Lang.

Duval Lang was the founding Artistic Director of Quest Theatre and spent 25 years making theatre accessible, meaningful and enjoyable to young audiences. Along the way he has nurtured many emerging artists who have been inspired by his influence. Duval’s dedication to his craft has, and will continue to have, a significant impact in the field of Theatre for Young Audiences.

Criteria for nomination:

May be an individual or group of individuals (but not an organization);
Must be a Calgary resident who has continuously striven for excellence in his/her craft;
Has demonstrated excellence in the field of Theatre for Young Audiences;
May be awarded for an outstanding season of work, individual achievement, or a sustained contribution to the community.
Each nominee submission must include the following: (1) The nominee’s full address, e-mail (optional) and telephone number. (2) A one-page letter explaining why the nominee should receive this award. (3) Supporting documentation to a maximum of 10 pages (optional). This could include letters of support, newspaper articles, etc. (No videos will be accepted, please do not send original documents as materials submitted cannot be returned)

The recipient will be chosen from among the nominees by a jury consisting of past recipients plus other industry professionals, as selected by Quest Theatre and the Betty Mitchell Awards Steering Committee. The successful nominee will be recognized at the Betty Mitchell Awards, August 26, 2013, which celebrate Calgary's professional theatre community.

2009 was the first presentation of the Duval Lang Theatre for Young Audiences Award. Past award recipients have been Lana Skauge, Karen Johnson-Diamond, Daniel Hall, and Kathleen Foreman.

To submit a nominee, please mail to:

Betty Mitchell Awards, Re: Duval Lang Theatre for Young Audiences Award
PO Box 924 Station T
Calgary, AB
T2H 2H4

or email to:
info@bettymitchellawards.com
Subject Line: Duval Lang Theatre for Young Audiences Award

The Sweet 16th Annual Betty Mitchell Awards, MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2013. Doors at 6pm, Buffet 6pm-7:30pm, Awards at 7:30pm. Price: $60 for the first 150 tickets sold, $65 thereafter. Includes admission to the gala and official after party! For tickets, contact the Stage West Box Office: 403-243-6642

Lougheed House is seeking proposals from individual artists, groups and organizations interested in holding art, crafts, photographic, artefact or history based exhibitions in the Lougheed House Gallery, located in the ballroom on the lower level of the house at 707, 13 Ave SW, Calgary, T2R 0K8.

All proposals are reviewed by a panel and chosen on the basis of:

• Artistic quality, taste, originality and craftsmanship
• Historical focus or theme of the exhibition, and
• Suitability to the mandate of the Lougheed House Conservation Society

Please refer to the attached 'request for submissions' for full details. We are currently looking for exhibits for 2014.

Call for Submissions Deadline Extension: Artist Proof Gallery Main Space 2014 Programming

NEW Deadline 4 pm: June 30, 2013

The Alberta Printmakers’ Society and Artist Proof Gallery invites all artists incorporating printmedia techniques within their practice to apply for our 2013 Juried Gallery Program.

Description:

The Alberta Printmakers’ Society programs 6 exhibitions per year in the Artist Proof Gallery, located in the Inglewood/Ramsay community of Calgary, Alberta. The gallery programming is determined by a selection committee and is based on the quality of submissions. A/P provides a number of benefits for accepted proposals including: a personalized exhibition text and event invitation, CARFAC fees, and one-way shipping. All accepted artists are also invited to give a public lecture about their work as part of A/P’s Engraving Culture Speaker Series.

Gallery Mandate:

The Artist Proof Gallery is an artist-run gallery located adjacent to the Alberta Printmakers’ Society studio. The A/P Gallery Program exhibits innovative, contemporary, print-based art produced by emerging, mid-career and established artists. The Artist Proof Gallery shows regional, national and international artists working in a range of concepts and techniques. Our goal is to provide opportunities for the artistic and public communities to experience the diversity of printmedia art as a contemporary and vital artistic medium.

Application requirements:

Interested applicants must submit the following:

Ten numbered & labeled JPEG digital images on CD. MUST be PC and Mac compatible.
Corresponding digital image list indicating the size, title of work, media and date (PDF or .doc file format, included on CD)
Artist’s Statement (PDF or .doc file format, included on CD)
Curriculum Vitae up to 4 pages (PDF or .doc file format, included on CD)
Written exhibition proposal (PDF or .doc file format, included on CD), please refer to attached gallery map
Completed application form, printed hard copy
***Note: Email submissions will not be accepted. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. Submissions which do not follow the format described above will not be reviewed.***

Submissions must be received by the deadline of June 30, 2013. Proposals received after this date will be invited to apply the following program year.

Mail submission packages to:

A/P Gallery Committee
P.O Box 6821 Station D
Calgary, Alberta T2P 2E7

Local artists may drop off submission packages during gallery hours at our 2010F 11 Street SW, Calgary, AB location.

Contact
Keri MacLeod, Director
info@albertaprintmakers.ca
403.287.1056

Find PDF Here:

http://albertaprintmakers.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Artist...

Exhibition Details:

We are seeking to present 2 or 3 dimensional artwork including:
• Drawings, paintings and limited edition prints
• Artwork created from clay, glass, fiber, wood, paper, metal and/or other mixed media

Festival Date: 29th Annual New Orleans themed event with approximately 35,000 visitors. August 11, 2013
from 10:00 - 5:00 pm rain or shine. Set up required before 9:00 am. www.mardaloopbrz.ca

Location: The Art & Culture Tent in the parking lot of 2032 33 Avenue SW in Marda Loop

Fee: A non-refundable fee of $75.00 is due by July 2, 2013 to secure participation in this exhibition.
(There is NO COMMISSION taken on the sales at this event. 100% of the sales are retained by the artist)

Total Artists: There will be 6 artist’s total exhibiting in this space together in a gallery style exhibition.

Deadline for Submissions: June 28, 2013. Late submissions will not be accepted.

What will be provided:
• One banquet table with table cloth
• 4+ easels per artist (each easel can hold a minimum of 4 paintings total depending on size).
If you’d like to bring your own grid wall or easel please contact me directly.
• Large tent donated by ATCO

Mail completed submissions by June 28, 2013 to:
Attn: Kathy Lycka
Unit 66
115 Bergen RD NW
Calgary, AB T3K 1P2
403-383-4114 info@kathylycka.com