Industry Events
Industry Event: Alberta Theatre Projects Blitz Weekend
- Posted by lkgreen on March 3rd, 2013
Register today to be part of BLITZ WEEKEND at Alberta Theatre Projects
27th Annual Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays
April 5 - 7, 2013
The vital conversation about the state of theatre in Canada and beyond comes to Alberta Theatre Projects during Blitz Weekend and everyone is invited!
See all four world premiere productions in the Enbridge playRites Festival, take part in a panel discussion about an exciting new cross-cultural performance examining the creation of Alberta’s Treaty 7, see a showcase of new work by dynamic Canadian playwriting duo Daniela Vlaskalic and Beth Graham and enjoy opportunities to meet artistic decision makers from around the world. It all happens in Calgary during this jam-packed final weekend of the Festival!
Check out a full schedule of events and sign up now by visiting http://www.atplive.com/playRites/blitz_weekend.html
This year's Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays includes world premiere productions of:
The Valley by Joan MacLeod
When an episode on the Sky-train between a troubled teen and a police officer turns violent, it reverberates throughout the community, sweeping both families up into a storm of emotion, opinion and conflict. This humane, thought-provoking, and relevant new play is by Siminovitch Prize winning writer Joan MacLeod.
Dust by Jonathan Garfinkel and Christopher Morris, in association with Human Cargo
Mothers, friends, lovers and wives –who will stand and tell the tale, in the wake of war? This deeply compassionate reckoning with the conflict in Afghanistan is told from the point of view of families of soldiers on both sides. Based on true stories, this play about courage, grief, and witness is the fruit of an international collaboration.
The Apology by Darrah Teitel
It is 1814. Young Mary Shelley (author of Frankenstein), Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron and Claire Clairemont retreat to a castle to write poetry, make love, do drugs, and try to invent a new way of being alive. In this funny, hot-blooded, live-wire portrayal by newcomer Darrah Teitel, Romantic tradition is ripped wide open to unleash a group of anarchic, love-crazed, foul-mouthed teens – who also happen to be geniuses.
The God That Comes by Christian Barry and Hawksley Workman
In a world governed by greed, rules and order, the people take to the hills in a hedonistic revolt fuelled by wine, ritual madness and ecstasy, in this contemporary take on the Greek tragedy, The Bacchae. This live performance stars Hawksley Workman and fuses the chaotic revelry of a rock concert with the captivating intimacy of theatre. Have a drink, hear a story, and get lost in the music.
Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays: Raucous Caucus Emerging Artists Assembly
- Posted by Lindsay Bowman on February 16th, 2012
Early career artists from across the country unite! Raucous Caucus Emerging Artists Assembly brings future professionals together in a national dialogue about theatre-making in Canada.
We invite participants backstage for the 26th Annual Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays to meet collaborators, share resources and trade strategies for developing new work. It’s a jam-packed weekend of performances, guest artists, panel discussions, networking events and hands-on sessions.
Register now by calling (403) 294-7402 or complete our online form and send to tickets@ATPlive.com.
For details, visit http://www.atplive.com/playRites/Emerging_artists.html.
Screen Industry Holiday Celebration - Indie Filmmakers' Weekend - Saturday, November 19th - 8pm - Melrose Cafe & Bar
- Posted by Kristin Link on October 25th, 2011
This is a night to celebrate, mix with fellow filmmakers and share some great food, drink and entertainment!
Tickets: $35/each (or pre-register and receive a weekend pass for 55% savings! http://www.amiando.com/indiefilmwknd.html)
Free Information Night - Revealing Venus Photo Tour - Sardenga, Italy - May 2012
- Posted by Kristin Link on October 19th, 2011
The Revealing Venus Photo Tour is a unique tourism experience for photographers wishing for the ultimate in digital nude photography workshop. In May 2012, photographers from around the world will converge to shoot stunning professional nude models on the celebrity retreat island of Sardegna, off the coast of Italy. The Revealing Venus Photo Tour is led by Mark Laurie, of Inner Spirit Photography.
Registration to participate in the Revealing Venus Photo Tour has begun, and is limited to a maximum of 6 photographers.
Please visit the link below to learn more about Revealing Venus.
http://www.Innerspiritphoto.com/Revealing_Venus
If you are interested in learning more about the Revealing Venus Photo Tour, please join us at the Red Bush Tea and Coffee Company for a free information session and slide show on October 27th at 7pm.
Where: Red Bush Tea and Coffee Company
225 - 10th Street NW, Calgary, AB
When: October 27 from 7-9pm (we will be presenting upstairs)
Please RSVP to kristin@bravoprgroup.com or call 403-460-6674
Canada Council for the Arts Annual Public Meeting and Reception
- Posted by Lindsay Bowman on October 7th, 2011
When:
October 18, 4-5:30 p.m.
AND
A reception for the Alberta arts community will follow from 6:00 – 8:00 pm (cash bar)
Where:
Theatre Junction Grand
608 1st Street SW,
Calgary
(wheelchair accessible)
Wheelchair-accessible parking:
Convention Centre, 727 1st Street SE
Sign Language Interpretation upon request by
October 11
Feel free to share this invitation with others who may be interested in attending.
RSVP to either or both of these events
by Friday, October 14
1-800-263-5588, ext. 4215
or at endowments.prizes@canadacouncil.ca
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ABOUT THE CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
The Canada Council supports, promotes and celebrates the work of Canadian artists and arts organizations. www.canadacouncil.ca
Joseph Rotman Event
- Posted by Lindsay Bowman on October 4th, 2011
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is hosting Joseph Rotman, renowned Canadian businessperson, philanthropist and current Chair of the Canada Council for the Arts at a luncheon on October 19th. Tickets are available now. See attached .pdf flyer for more information.
Free Grant-Writing Workshop for Professional Dancers
- Posted by Emiko Muraki on October 4th, 2011
FREE GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOP FOR PROFESSIONAL DANCERS
@ FLUID FESTIVAL 2011
Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (with breaks)
Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts
(205, 8 Avenue Southeast, CALGARY, AB)
Please confirm your participation with Alberta Dance Alliance
by email info@abdancealliance.ab.ca
or by phone: 780 422 8107
The workshop will be focusing on the Travel Grant to Dance Professionals (Canada Council for the Arts): please read the guidelines and application form prior to the workshop (Canada Council for the Arts website link).
Furthermore, you will get additional information on the AFA Dance – Individual Artists Project Grant Program as it pertains to travel related projects: please consult the AFA Dance Project Grant Applications (Alberta Foundation for the Arts website link)
Workshop will be presented by: William Lau, Program Officer in Dance (Canada Council), Paul Reich, Arts Development Consultant / Dance (AFA) and Marion Vitrac, Program Officer, ACDI (Canada Council).
Important note to individual Albertan artists: last deadline for the Alberta Creative Development Initiative (ACDI) is November 1st. Guidelines and form can be found here.
ATELIER D’ÉCRITURE DE DEMANDE DE SUBVENTION
POUR LES ARTISTES PROFESSIONELS EN DANSE
@ FLUID FESTIVAL 2011
Dimanche 23 octobre 2011
de 9h à 14h (pauses incluses)
Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts
(205, 8e Avenue SE, CALGARY, AB)
Veuillez confirmer votre participation auprès de l’Alberta Dance Alliance
Par courriel info@abdancealliance.ab.ca
ou par téléphone 780 422 8107
L’atelier sera ciblé sur la Subvention de Voyage aux Professionnels de la Danse (Conseil des Arts du Canada). Veuillez consulter les lignes directrices du programme avant l’atelier (lien web).
De plus, vous obtiendrez des informations complémentaires sur le programme de l’AFA: Dance – Individual Artists Project Grant Program, relativement aux projets de voyage. Veuillez consulter le AFA Dance Project Grant Applications (lien web).
L’atelier sera présenté par:
William Lau, Agent de Programme en Danse (Conseil des Arts), Paul Reich, Arts Development Consultant / Danse (AFA), Marion Vitrac, Agente de Programme, IDCA (Conseil des Arts)
IMPORTANT pour les artistes individuels de l’Alberta: la dernière date limite pour l’Initiative de Développement Créatif de l’Alberta (IDCA)
tombe le 1er Novembre. Les lignes directrices et le formulaire de demande sont ici.
Calgary Music Awards - Community Meeting- Open to all
- Posted by treymills on October 3rd, 2011
Calgary Music Awards - Community Meeting- Open to all!
Please join us Thursday October 13 from 7pm-8:30pm.
Blind Beggar Bar and Grill
106 - 5211 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary, Alberta
We're looking for innovative ideas, feedback and volunteers!
See you there!
facebook.com/calgarymusicawards
twitter.com/YYCMusicAwards
Looking For Artists To Take Part In the High Performance Rodeo +15 Parade
- Posted by GreenFools on September 29th, 2011
We are looking for visual artists, dancers, musicians, actors and people of all trades, backgrounds and cultures to take part in this years +15 Parade to Celebrate the year of the DRAGON during the High Performance Rodeo.
We need people that are interested in being involved to dance, operate the dragon and be a part of the fun atmosphere.
What: After the success of the inaugural +15 Chinese New Year’s Parade, High Performance Rodeo is planning next year’s follow-up event: The Year of the Dragon +15 Art Parade. The event will be a colourful collision of traditional and contemporary culture: multicultural, multidisciplinary, multi-generational. The Year of the Dragon +15 Art Parade will bring a rush of energy to the afternoon corporate rush hour. This year will including a 35 foot long Chinese dragon that will dance along the parade route.
When: Friday, January 23, 2012; from 3PM – 6PM
Where: The +15 Chinatown Art Parade will muster at 3PM in the Atrium of the Sun Life Plaza (4th Ave. & 1st St. SW). At 4PM, the event will travel through the James Short Parkade; west through TransCanada Tower, Fifth Avenue Place, Calgary Stock Exchange Building and Calgary Place; south through 333 – 5th Ave., Energy Plaza, TD Square and Banker’s hall. Arriving at the Bankers Hall Atrium (888 3rd Street SW) at 5PM, the event will culminate in a performance party before dissipating at 6PM.
Why: Because it’ll be a whole lot of fun! An extension of One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo, The Year of the Dragon +15 Art Parade is a perambulating performance event that heralds the arrival of the Chinese New Year. The parade is free to all. High Performance Rodeo is Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts, held each year throughout the month of January.
Who: Everyone is invited to attend, and we are expecting selected dignitaries. The press and media will be there to cover the event. Everyone is invited to participate. If you want to be in the parade, or for more information, please contact Dean Bareham deanfool@greenfools.com
Free Resource Material and Documentation Workshop in Edmonton
- Posted by Emiko Muraki on September 25th, 2011
The one-day workshop will be hosted by Ramin Eshraghi-Yazdi (Nur Films) and will review:
- The importance of documentation and archiving,
- Strategies for documentation, archiving and support material preparation, and
- Technical approaches to documentation, archiving and support material preparation
The workshops, though technically minded, will be geared towards non-technical users.
The one-day workshop will be divided in 2 parts:
Morning session from 10am to 12pm (15 min break at 11am) with an in-depth overview of topics as listed above;
Afternoon session from 1pm to 4pm that will be geared towards some hands on practice with equipment, as well as one on one consultation of artist and or arts organization needs in terms of documentation.
Please note space is limited for the afternoon session.
Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be provided.
Where & When
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Art Gallery of Alberta Boardroom
Please register for the morning session or the full-day session at:
Edmonton Workshop Registration
For further information, contact Emiko Muraki at Calgary Arts Development at 403.264.5330 ext.202 or emiko.muraki@calgaryartsdevelopment.com.
