Call for Submissions
Call for Submissions: Anne Green Award
- Posted by WordFest on March 15th, 2012
WordFest: Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival is inviting submissions for the inaugural Anne Green Award. The $3,000 award will be given to an artist whose project explores and challenges the traditional form of story and narrative and culminates in a presentation of the work at the 17th annual WordFest held in Calgary and Banff from October 9–14, 2012. The recipient will also be invited to Calgary as a festival artist, receiving airfare and accommodation. The award is open to artists whose primary discipline is based in the written and spoken word. Artists whose work is based in other disciplines must demonstrate that their body of work has previously explored and incorporated the practice of the written or spoken word.
The award is named for Anne Green, Founding Director of WordFest and long-time professional in the Canadian arts community. During the 15th anniversary of WordFest the establishment of the fund was enabled by a private donor to recognize the incredible contribution of departing Founding Director Anne Green and to facilitate WordFest continuing Green’s commitment to profiling innovative work that challenges genres and narrative forms.
The award recipient will be selected by Green and a committee of artistic peers which hopes to receive a wide range of submissions in varying formats and languages. Interested parties are directed to wordfest.com for more information on eligibility and submission requirements.
WordFest brings more than 70 artists from around the world to connect with readers in Calgary, Banff and the Bow Valley from October 9-14, 2012, in over 60 events that are intimate, interactive and fun. For more information, please call 403.237.9068 or visit wordfest.com.
Media Inquiries:
Mary Kapusta
WordFest Marketing Manager
P: 403.237.9068
F: 403.237.9093
mkapusta@wordfest.com
Anne Green Award
Eligibility Criteria
•The project shall be an original work which challenges and explores the written and spoken word while not losing sight of the original form. The project must have roots in story and narrative and must not have been previously produced in Calgary or Banff.
•Acceptable media include—but are not limited to—the following: song, poetry, dance, instrumental music, film, electronic literature, visual arts and spoken word.
•The award is restricted to professional artists as defined by the Canada Council as someone who:
o has specialized training in the artistic field (not necessarily in academic institutions);
o is recognized as a professional by his or her peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition);
o is committed to devoting more time to his or her artistic activity, if possible, financially; and
o has a history of public presentation.
•It is further restricted to artists whose primary discipline is based in the written and spoken word. Artists whose primary practice is based in another discipline must demonstrate that their body of work has previously explored and incorporated the practice of the written or spoken word.
• The award is restricted to permanent residents of Canada.
• The project must be featured at the current year’s WordFest, and if a performance, must be from 15 to 80 minutes in length.
Submission Requirements
• Deadline: April 21, 2012
• A typed project description no longer than 500 words that illustrates how the project explores and challenges the traditional form of story and narrative and why this project is relevant to WordFest. Please identify if any public grant funds were used in the creation of the work.
• A one page biography/curriculum vitae addressing the professional artist criteria as defined by the Canada Council and the disciplinary practice as outlined above.
• Applicable supplementary materials may also be included at the entrant’s discretion:
o Hard copy of printed work (ARC, finished book, etc.)
o Audio samples (MP3 files on CD format only)
o Visual aids may include photos, video capture of the performance (CD or DVD), or sample of the artwork
• Submissions, including supplementary materials, will not be returned to the artist unless a pre-paid self-addressed envelope is included. WordFest will only accept submissions no bigger than a padded 12 x 18 envelope.
• WordFest will only cover the costs for one artist to represent the work at the Festival. Should the project require additional artists, this will be the responsibility of the selected artist.
• Multi-lingual submissions will be considered, but must be accompanied by a professional English translation.
• Submissions can be mailed to: Anne Green Award, WordFest, PO Box 20024 RPO Bow Valley, Calgary, AB T2P 4H3
Please email questions regarding submissions, or requests for more information to info@wordfest.com.
Call to Artists: "Visual Lists" Collaborative Drawing Experience
- Posted by uascalgary on March 14th, 2012
You are invited to come by UAS Satellite Gallery anytime on Thursday April 12th from 5-10pm to take part in "Visual Lists"- a collaborative drawing experience.
Visual Lists invite you to come and take part in a series of collaborative drawings. Starting with one word participants will create drawings on a scroll allowing for one drawing to lead into the next creating a scroll of images, a visual list.
Friday, April 13th we will have our grand 'unrolling'. Come down and see the final drawings displayed at "Visual Lists" opening night: 7-10pm. Enjoy refreshments, and the the fruits of our collaborative labours.
Bio:
Lydia Karpenko is an interdisciplinary artist and designer. Her work includes interactive installation, textiles and drawings. Kelsey Fraser is an artist. Her work includes drawing awkward moments and humorous incidents.
http://www.uascalgary.org/events.html
UAS Satellite Gallery:
343 11th ave SW
Calgary AB
T2R 0C7
Call for Submissions: 2012 Calgary Spoken Word Festival
- Posted by CSWF on March 9th, 2012
2012 Calgary Spoken Word Festival
www.calgaryspokenwordfestival.com
The 9th annual Calgary Spoken Word Festival will take place in Banff April 04-15 and in Calgary April 16-22—with 25 events/ workshops/ electronic experimentation/ live-streaming/ blog and electronic network poetry/ panels/ launches/ special events: Francophone voices/ Translations/ the Golden Beret Award/ collaborations & tributes/ featuring 70 artists in 2 cities.
This year the festival is inviting submissions of poems that honor Calgary. One poem will be chosen and the poet will be invited to perform at the closing event of the festival:
Calgary Poetry Shindig & Closing Party & Open Mic
Sunday, April 22 – 5:00 – until it ends $5
Auburn Saloon, #163, 115 – 9 Avenue SE
ARTISTS: Andy Papadopolus (Calgary)
The Dingbats (Calgary)
(Charitis Longman, Sasha Semenoff, Erin Vance, Sebastien Wen)
Sheri-D Wilson (Calgary)
& Other Calgary Favorites
Please email your poem with a short, one paragraph bio to staff@ciswf.com. Submission deadline: April 15, 2012. Winner will be contacted April 16, 2012. Thank you for your submissions!
Sincerely,
The Calgary Spoken Word Festival
Call for Submissions: Soundasaurus Festival of Multimedia Sound Art
- Posted by Epcor Centre fo... on March 9th, 2012
Soundasaurus Festival of Multimedia Sound Art #4
Categories: Experimental performative sound art which may incorporate: video projections, interactive media, voice, unusual sound objects, soundscapes and more…
Deadline: Friday, March 30, 2012 at 4:00 pm.
Submission Guidelines & Application Form: http://www.epcorcentre.org/en/Education/VisualArtsandMedia.aspx
Festival Dates (please note that the festival has moved from January to November): November 1 – 30, 2012 with a three day festival spotlight in the Engineered Air Theatre November 15, 16 and 17, 2012.
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts invites local, national and international artists to submit proposals for our mind blowing three-day sound explosion: SOUNDASAURUS!
SOUNDASAURUS is an organized cacophony of experimental sound and performative new media projects. This multisensory festival is located in the Engineered Air Theatre and lobby (the lobby is most conducive to sound installations, small setup performances and soundscapes on the speakers during intermission).
SOUNDASAURUS showcases local, national and international artists. This call is open to individuals, groups or collectives engaged in the production of sound art created with new/innovative media technologies or experimental uses of prehistoric equipment which may include: performance, video art, net-art, installation, composition, performance and related disciplines.
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts provides professional stage technicians (lighting, sound etc.) as well as artist fees for all programming.
For examples of past Soundasaurus programming please watch our video here: http://vimeo.com/37262829 . Previous performances have included international artists Sculpture (UK), Tristan Perich (USA), Constantine Katsiris (Canada), Clinker (Canada), Mark Hosler/Negativland (USA), Evolution Control Committee (USA), Daniel Menche (USA) along with Calgary artists SMOTH, Adam Tindale, The Octopus Vulgaris, Shawn Dicey, Lindsay Brandon and many other fantastically fantastic sound artists!
For application form please click here http://www.epcorcentre.org/en/Education/VisualArtsandMedia.aspx
PLEASE SEND YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE AND FORM TO:
SOUNDASAURUS PROGRAMMING
c/o EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
205-8th Avenue SE Calgary, AB, T2G 0K9
For more information please contact:
Tammy McGrath | Visual and Media Arts Programming
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts | tmcgrath@epcorcentre.org
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
+15 Soundscape
Submission is open to local and national sound artists (please note that artists must be Canadian citizens to be eligible for this program)
Deadline: Friday, March 30, 2012 at 4:00 pm.
Submission Guidelines & Application Form: http://www.epcorcentre.org/en/Education/VisualArtsandMedia.aspx
Sound artists from across Canada are invited to submit multichannel sound art proposals for the +15 pedway system located in the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts (specific location overlooks the woodshop and is located between Calgary City Hall and the Glenbow Museum. See map here). The selected piece must be a minimum of 60 minutes in length; the artwork will loop continuously for a period of one year. This project reaches a diverse population of all ages; content must be suitable for public spaces. The selected artist will receive an artist fee of $3000.00 plus necessary travel (within Canada – maximum $500.00) and accommodations in Calgary for up to three nights. The artist must be available to travel to Calgary for the 4th, 5th and 6th of September 2012 and participate in installing their work to ensure that their vision of the piece is being met.
For application form please click here http://www.epcorcentre.org/en/Education/VisualArtsandMedia.aspx .
To view information regarding the current +15 Soundscape created by artists Ellen Moffat and Jeff Morton please view the EPCOR CENTRE Visual Arts and Media page: http://www.epcorcentre.org/en/Education/VisualArtsandMedia.aspx . Scroll down the page to “Seasonal Waves”.
For more information please contact:
Tammy McGrath | Visual and Media Arts Programming
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts | tmcgrath@epcorcentre.org
Call for Submissions: EMMEDIA 2012/2013 Programming Year of Light
- Posted by EMMEDIA on March 7th, 2012
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: EMMEDIA’s 2012/2013 programming year
Deadline: April 30, 2012
Theme: Light
Program year runs from: September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013
About EMMEDIA:
EMMEDIA is an artist-run centre that focuses on the production and presentation of media arts. EMMEDIA defines the “media arts” as the use of electronic media in artistic, educational and community contexts where the author/director retains creative control and copyright. Our commitment to the media arts crosses a range of media and disciplines: audio, video, web-based art, independent film, animation, multimedia, performance and environments.
EMMEDIA welcomes proposals for new or recent work by artists dealing with media art. To gain a greater understanding of the gallery and programming, please review our past exhibitions on our website www.emmedia.ca.
EMMEDIA facilitates exhibitions and projects in our screening room/presentation space, but also encourages submissions for offsite projects by artists whose work is not easily presented within our space. Our current space is a black box room with the dimensions of 29’ x 20.5’ x 9.5’ ( L x W x H ) . It is equipped with a screen, 5.1 surround sound system, and a 1080p HD VGA projector. Go to www.emmedia.ca for photos of the space.
EMMEDIA’s programming committee selects proposals through a peer review process and is based on the artistic merit of the project, relevance to EMMEDIA’s mandate and programming theme, feasibility of the proposed budget, and the ability of EMMEDIA to provide appropriate space and/or support for the project.
EMMEDIA is committed to paying CARFAC or IMAA fees.
About the theme, Light:
“No one lights a lamp in order to hide it behind the door: the purpose of light is to create more light, to open people's eyes, to reveal the marvels around.” - Paulo Coelho
In response to apocalyptic ideas associated with the year 2012, EMMEDIA has decided to focus on a more positive perspective with the programming theme Light. The year of Light will illuminate the media arts through exhibitions and events, “bringing to light” the many possibilities and opportunities the media arts provide.
2012 will also mark the premiere of EMMEDIA’s media arts festival, an event that will celebrate innovation and creativity in our community. This is our chance to ignite interest and cast light upon an art form that is still new to many.
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Also known as radiant or luminous energy, light can be defined as electromagnetic radiation to which the organs of sight react, ranging in wavelength from 400 – 700 nanometres, and propagated at a speed of 299 972 kilometres per second.
But ideas of light permeate diverse aspects of language and culture. To light upon something is to discover it by accident or chance, while enlightenment and illumination express states of spiritual awareness. Light has the ability to change perception both literally and metaphorically, when we look at things in a different light. We say that a smile lights a person’s face, or that we can see the light in their eyes. We can make light of it, lighten the mood or light out of a bad situation. To light is also to start something – to ignite.
EMMEDIA welcomes proposals connected to any aspect or interpretation of light.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
- ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT ONLY. Please send all written support as a single PDF and images in JPEG form on one CD. DVDs may be included for video support material. Please do not send any paper or include a return envelope.
- Submissions must be MAC compatible.
ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Proposal: Clearly describe the proposed exhibition or project. Provide details about your spatial, and material requirements, including equipment needs. Explain what kind of venue is best suited to your proposed work (gallery, theatre, off-site, public space, etc).
2. Artist Statement (maximum of 1 page): Contextualize your proposal and the work submitted within your artistic practice.
3. Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 2 pages): Describe your artistic background (e.g. education, grants, scholarships or awards received, professional status, previous exhibitions or performances, commissions, professional memberships, articles, etc.)
4. Images/Support Material: Up to 15 JPEG images and/or one DVD for video/audio.
Digital images: Should be in JPEG format, 300 dpi and sized to 1024 pixels maximum on the longest side. File names should correspond to the image list.
Video/Audio: Submit only the material that demonstrates your artistic accomplishments related to the proposed project, and please limit each example to five minutes in length. If you are submitting a DVD, it must be playable on a Region 1 DVD player. You may also submit a link to an online video.
Note: If project does not fit the parameters of support material required, please contact us to arrange special exceptions.
5. Image List and/or Video/Audio list: All images/video/audio must be numbered and labeled to match the corresponding image/video/audio list.
6. Budget: Please provide a clear budget of anticipated expenses and related fees for the exhibitions whether it is curatorial projects, touring exhibitions, group exhibitions, etc.
Deadline: April 30, 2012
Please send submissions to:
c/o Vicki Chau, Programs & Outreach Coordinator
EMMEDIA Gallery & Production Society
351 – 11 Ave. SW, Suite #203
Calgary, AB T2R 0C7
or email to:
programming@emmedia.ca
with subject line: EMMEDIA Programming Submission
For more information on applying, please contact Vicki Chau, Programs & Outreach Coordinator at:
programming@emmedia.ca
403.263.2833
Call for Submissions: Alberta Playwrights' Network Act One
- Posted by dramaturg@alber... on March 6th, 2012
March 31
Elyne Quan is a writer, actor, director and dramaturg. She holds a MFA in Dramatic Writing from New York University and a BA Honors degree in Drama from the University of Alberta.
Submit a script in development to receive one-on-one feedback, support and analysis. APN's Dramaturgical Committee and one Dramaturgical "Guest Star" (a notable Canadian theatre professional) read all of the submitted plays. Notes and feedback are generated and a representative from APN will meet with you personally to discuss your work, provide you with the feedback and generate a development strategy tailored to you and the needs of your play. For a $75.00 fee, your play will be assisted in its development through two drafts.
For more information, please visit http://albertaplaywrights.com/act-one/
Call for Submissions: 2012 Calgary Biennial
- Posted by Steven Cottingham on March 6th, 2012
2012 Calgary Biennial – CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Deadline: Sunday, April 22 2012.
We are proud to be issuing the call for submissions for the inaugural Calgary Biennial. Taking place in September 2012, this exhibition will gather a selection of both emerging and established artists who are currently based in Calgary, AB. The show will span several venues, occurring at Haight Gallery as well as an online web-only platform created specifically for the biennial exhibition. In addition to serving as an examination of the contemporary Calgarian art scene, the 2012 Calgary Biennial will explore themes of 'home' – specifically how home simultaneously and exclusively divides space into places that are home, and places that are not and cannot be home. How can one place become home and another place cease to be home? Can one person have more than one home?
Proposals can be in any medium and collaboration is encouraged. Please include the following in your submission:
1. Artist statement: maximum one page. Please describe your current artistic practice in relation to your proposed project.
2. Proposal: maximum one page. Provide a clear and detailed description of the proposed work, specifying where the work should be shown (physically at Haight Gallery or digitally on the web-only platform) and installation requirements.
3. Images of proposed and supporting work: maximum seven images. Support should be .jpg files not exceeding 1200 pixels in any dimension. Image file names should be formatted with the artist's surname followed by a number corresponding to visual documentation list (surname01.jpg). In place of images, artists can choose to provide direct links to video or web-based work online.
4. Visual documentation list: please indicate title, date, medium/description, and size of work.
5. Curriculum vitae: maximum two pages, including contact information and website.
E-mail all submissions to 2012calgarybiennial@gmail.com by midnight on Sunday, April 22 2012. Please submit all written submission materials as a single .pdf file. All submissions material should be compressed in a .zip folder and added as an e-mail attachment. Artists will be notified as to the status of their application in mid-May.
Call for Submissions: Suncor Energy Stage One Festival 2012
- Posted by LunchboxTheatre on March 5th, 2012
Each year, through the generous support of Suncor, Lunchbox Theatre is able to workshop scripts through the Suncor Energy Stage One Festival, our new play development series. In 2012 some successful playwrights will receive commissions for future production at Lunchbox Theatre. All chosen playwrights will receive dramaturgical support, a workshop with a professional director and actors and, depending on the stage of development, either a closed or public reading.
Lunchbox Theatre currently invites playwrights to submit one-act plays or play ideas for consideration. All plays must eventually run approximately 50 minutes. Submissions are not limited to comedies and musicals but content should be suitable for Lunchbox Theatre audiences – excessive use of foul language or nudity may limit the possibility of production.
Who can apply?
Anyone can apply though application requirements are different for established playwrights versus emerging or aspiring playwrights.
Parameters for submission:
Established playwrights previously produced by or known to Lunchbox Theatre must submit:
- playwright's resume
- a history of any development the script has received thus far
- premise of the play
- plot outline for basic structure of the play
Emerging or aspiring playwrights must submit all of the above AND a minimum of 15 pages of script for the piece they are proposing or a completed draft if possible.
2012 DEADLINE: April 2, 2012
Please submit applications in hard copy form to:
Suncor Energy Stage One Submissions
Lunchbox Theatre
160 115 9 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0P5
If you have questions or for more information please contact Artistic Director, Pamela Halstead by email at pamela.halstead@lunchboxtheatre.com.
More information: http://lunchboxtheatre.com/stage-one.html
Call for Submissions: People's Poetry Festival Benefit
- Posted by Dale A Herrington on February 25th, 2012
People's Poetry Festival Benefit
Sponsored by RAW Salvage Ltd.
RAW Salvage Ltd. is sponsoring a visual arts poetry collaboration at The Motion Gallery in Eau Claire Market.
March 21 2012
6pm 'til close
The evening will pair a poet’s donated poem with a visual artist. Poems and registered visual artists will be paired by drawing from a hat. RAW Savage Ltd will provide a primered hard board canvas that artist will then use to create a visual interpretation to be submitted by August 1 2012.The 'art' will be showcased during the Peoples Poetry Festival's art walk August 17th to 19th. The festival favorite will be used as the cover for the 2nd annual Peoples Poetry Festival Anthology. The artists (poets and visual) will also receive a small honorarium.
Artist registration is simple, just email us... rawsalvage@live.com
and be at the gallery at 9pm for the draw!
There will be a silent auction of last year’s show case art pieces.
Photographs
Local featured poets
Open mic
($5) suggested donation at the door
Light snacks and cash bar
Call for Submissions: Artist Proof Gallery 2013 Juried Exhibition Programming
- Posted by abprintmakers on February 23rd, 2012
Deadline: May 18, 2012
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 pays CARFAC fees and one-way shipping for accepted proposals. 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 Gallery Program exhibits innovative, contemporary, print-based art produced by emerging 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 disk. MUST be PC and Apple-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 (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 (download from www.albertaprintmakers.ca)
***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 May 18, 2012. Proposals received after this date will be held and reviewed for the following program year.
Mail submission packages to:
A/P Gallery Committee
P.O Box 6821 Station D
Calgary, Alberta T2P 2E7
Questions? Contact:
Christie Kirchner, Art Centre Director
Email: aprint1@telus.net
Phone: (403) 287-1056
