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August 2010
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Calls
2011 Open ArchiTecture Challenge: Ghana
CALLING ALL ARCHITECTS, ECO-COMMUNITY DESIGNERS, STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS & IMAGINATIVE OTHERS:
Goal of the challenge is to design and build units of a model arts village in Ghana with a budget of $42,000-$62,000 and earth under the feet. The competition is a part of the Foundation's ongoing project: tapping local resources for sustainable development in the African settings in the 21st century. We are interested in design solutions that integrate art into architecture for a more sustainable future. Join us! A grand prize winner and twenty top finalists and will be chosen. Show the world how to re-invent the African semi-suburb! Establish your name, and contribute your ideas and designs to a real need.
Deadline for all Entries: November 13, 2010
Date Results will be Published: January 7, 2011
Project Location: Abetenim near Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
Contact Detail: Nka Foundation, Box Up 1115, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana (www.nkafoundation.org; nkaprojects@gmail.com).
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Banff New Media Institute
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:
INTERACTIVE SCREEN 1.0: BEAUTIFUL LIVES
Dates: August 14 - 20, 2010
Application deadline: July 13th, 2010
Guest Curator: Daniel Canty
Now in its 15th installment, Interactive Screen is the Banff New Media Institute (BNMI) at The Banff Centre's flagship new media event. This year, Interactive Screen 1.0: Beautiful Lives will look at the way new media intersects with our aspirations and ambitions, individual or collective, convergent or contradictory, for the betterment of life.
Over the years, Interactive Screen's unique outlook has proved invaluable in fostering creative partnerships and stimulating the creation of creatively charged, emotionally potent, and economically enlightened new media. Participants invariably come away from the event with fresh ideas and alliances, a refined set of skills, and a renewed faith in the power of new media.
New media makers interested in developing a creative project or reflective essay related to this year's theme are encouraged to apply to the Interactive Screen Scholarship Intensive. Participants will benefit from valuable mentorship across a broad range of new media interests. Applications for projects in all stages of development, from early concepts through to fully developed prototypes, are welcome.
Scholarships are available for up to ten Canadian and international applicants and include focused mentorship and public presentation opportunities, a travel stipend of up to $550, and full financial support for program tuition, meals, and shared accommodations on The Banff Centre campus.
For more information and to apply, please visit:
www.banffcentre.ca/programs/program.aspx?id=1029
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Call For Resident Companies
Ottawa Arts Court Foundation
Background:
Arts Court is Ottawa's downtown centre for the performing, visual, literary and media arts and home to a critical mass of Ottawa's local professional arts organizations. The Ottawa Arts Court Foundation manages and operates the Arts Court Theatre and related performing arts spaces.
In its earlier years, Arts Court Theatre was home to four resident performing arts groups including two francophone theatre companies, a dance company and the Ottawa Fringe Festival which continues to be a resident company of the Arts Court Theatre.
This call is open to non-profit or charitable arts organizations producing in the disciplines of theatre, dance, music, new media and literary arts working in English or French or both languages for the presenting season beginning fall 2011.
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2010
Submit to:
Chair, Theatre Advisory Committee,
Ottawa Arts Court Foundation
2 Daly Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K1N 6E2
or via e-mail at submissions@artscourt.ca
If you have any questions, contact:
Linda Balduzzi
Executive Director
Ottawa Arts Court Foundation
613-569-4821 ext. 232
director@artscourt.ca
www.artscourt.ca
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Le Centre d'artistes Voix Visuelle
Appel de dossiers
Le Centre d'artistes Voix Visuelle invite les artistes professionnels à soumettre une proposition d'exposition en art actuel pour l'année de programmation 2011-2012.
Date de tombée : Le vendredi 20 août 2010
Toute présentation de dossier doit être rédigée en français et entièrement soumise sur CD ou DVD. N'envoyez pas aucun document sur papier.
Les demandes doivent comprendre :
" Curriculum vitae (au plus 3 pages)
" Démarche artistique
" Projet d'exposition
" Toute exigence spéciale pour l'installation
" Liste détaillée de la documentation visuelle
" 20 images numériques ou 10 minutes maximum de documentation vidéo
Les images numériques doivent être :
" en format JPEG
" compatibles PC
" ne dépassant pas 1024 x 768 pixels
" de mode couleur RVB, sRVB ou gamme de gris
" chaque fichier d'image doit avoir un numéro, le nom de l'artiste et le titre de l'oeuvre
Inclure une enveloppe de retour pré-affranchie si vous souhaitez qu'on vous retourne votre CD ou DVD.
Veuillez faire parvenir votre demande à :
Voix Visuelle
81, avenue Beechwood
Ottawa, Ontario
K1M 1L7
www.voixvisuelle.ca
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.ism(e): Performance Cabaret
Call for Artists
This year, Wakefest Arts Festival is opening up its doors for a most nocturnal Cabaret / Soirée. And what better place than the HIBOU'S nest?? Wakefest is about fusing the arts ... merging them ... and instead of musing on doing ... actually DOING! And in this spirit, so is this edition of:
.ism(e): Performance Cabaret. TRY IT ... YOU MAY LIKE IT.
That is, have you ever tried to do your spoken word while hoola hooping? have always fantasized about dancing the dance of the Seven Veils on those train tracks? Is that entertaining? Can it be done? We don't know. Try it. Choreograph it! This is not a Nike commercial but JUST DO IT! Mix it up ... you know you want to!
Showcase for new and in progress performative works for birds of all feathers. For the last 3 years Ism(e):Performance Cabaret has been bringing dance, spoken word, theatre, comedy, circus and performance that defy categorization. All on the same night!!
If you're interested in showing us your plumage, send an excerpt a synopsis or at least a very good description of your piece to scott: scott@fools.ca or annie: flamelicked@hotmail.com or even still wakefest2009@hotmail.com
Pieces are to be 7-10 minutes in length.
Show time is 10 PM on Friday, August 27th
Show is at Le Hibou, 757 Riverside Drive, Wakefield QC
.ism(e)'s own Annie Lefebvre and Wakefest superstar Norman Nawrocki (Mtl) will shake their co-hosting tailfeathers for you and make you laugh, cry, scratch your head in utter bewilderment, or you can go ahead and PLUCK them.
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Old Ottawa South Art and Music Festival
Call to Artists:
6th Annual Old Ottawa South Art and Music Festival has expanded to two days! Sept. 18/19th. 2010
Call to artists is now up at www.oosartandmusicfestival.ca
This is a juried show, open to all artists in all fine arts medium. Please follow the links on our website for your application and friend us on facebook: Old Ottawa South Art and Music Festival
Deadline August 15th
oldottawasouth@gmail.com for questions and contact.
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Spark Box Studio Fall/Winter Residency 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.
About the Award
Four emerging artists will receive a one-week residency, 10 will receive a two day residency and 30 will receive one day at our Open Studio in Prince Edward County. The selected applicants will be given studio space to work in as well as access to Spark Box Studio's equipment and resources. Here they can learn about printing techniques, focus on their own projects and have access to career guidance from local community members. Applicants staying at Spark Box Studio will given living quarters at the Spark Box residency. The residency offers shared kitchen and bathroom with private bedrooms (food will not be provided).
Applying for the Residency Award gives artists the opportunity to practice an essential business skill in the art world: the application process.
How Do I Apply?
Any emerging artist living in Ontario, between the ages of 19-29, is invited to apply for the Spark Box Studio Residency Award.
Awards will be made based on the quality and completeness of the applications. Applicants will be juried by a group of artists and local business leaders.
Apply by Sept. 31, 2010 to be considered for the Award.
Every applicant will be offered a 10% discount off the regular price of our Open Studio, Workshops or Residency Program.
Application:
http://sparkboxstudio.com/residency/
Please note:
There is a $15.00 entry fee which can be paid through the paypal. This fee contributes to the cost of processing your application.
The Residency Awards are valid until December 30th, 2010. The Residency Award is open to all emerging artists resident in Ontario (non-students and students) aged between 19 and 29.
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Work Opportunities
Art Rental And Sales: Volunteers Wanted!
ART Rental and Sales, a department of The Ottawa Art Gallery, is looking for new volunteers. Volunteer shifts are from Monday to Saturday, 11am - 2pm or 2pm - 5pm. Shift may be filled weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Volunteers are expected to assist with daily operations, such as renting/selling artworks, hanging the gallery, marketing and communications, finding new artists and more. A visual arts background or interest is an asset; a great way to meet new people while working in a gallery setting.
ART Rental and Sales is a volunteer-run gallery that strives to promote local artists through renting, selling and exhibiting their artworks. Artworks are regularly submitted through a jury process. Yearly proceeds of ART Rental and Sales are donated to The Ottawa Art Gallery's Acquisition Endowment Fund.
To join of team of eager volunteers or for additional information please contact us at (613) 233-8865 or rental@ottawaartgallery.ca.
ART Rental and Sales
The Ottawa Art Gallery
2 Daly, Ottawa ON, K1N 6E2
t. 613.233.8865
rental@ottawaartgallery.ca
www.ottawaartgallery.ca/artrental
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Professional Development
Sheree Bradford-Lea
Creative Cartooning and Illustration I Class, Part of the Creative Arts Program at Algonquin College, is now open for Fall registration.
Creative Cartooning and Illustration I has just opened for Fall registration. Sheree Bradford-Lea, Creative Cartooning and Illustration professor, takes cartooning and illustration into the 21st century. This practical and hands-on course features relevant exercises and art practice to creatively stretch both sides of the brain. Students learn how cartooning and illustration work, as well as how to bring their own unique visions to life. They also learn the joys of and uses for this art form.
For more information and to register see
http://xweb.algonquincollege.com/woodroffe/courseDetail.aspx?id=ANI0018
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Creative Photography Workshops by Yannis Souris
PHOTO CREATIVITY (MT.TREMBLANT)
Format: 3-day weekend, offered 2 times a year.
October 8-10, 2010 and October 15-17, 2010
Cost: $925/all inclusive
PHOTO CREATIVITY (CRETE)
Format: week long, 7 days, 6 nights
September 14-21, 2010
Cost: $2,100/person excluding travel to Chania, Crete
PHOTO CREATIVITY (HAVANA)
Format: 5 days, 4 nights
November 10-15, 2010
Cost: $1,320/person excluding travel to Havana, Cuba
ONLINE COURSES
Format: Ongoing throughout the year. First lesson starts a day after registration.
Registration for Yannis' workshops via his web site is now in effect.
www.ysworkshops.com
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Crichton Cultural Community Centre
Summer Day Camp for 3-5 year olds
August 9 to 13, 9 AM to 12 PM
Fee: $115
Contact us for more information, to receive a copy of our program guide or to register.
Crichton Cultural Community Centre
2nd Floor-200 Crichton Street
Ottawa, ON K1M 1W2
phone: 613-745-2742 fax: 613-745-4153
communitycentre@rogers.com
www.crichtonccc.ca
www.lumiereottawa.com
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IFCO Workshops
PICTURE AND SOUND - A HANDS ON APPROACH TO 16MM FILMMAKING WITH SOUND IN MIND
When: 6 Consecutive Weekends, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm - Aug 21/22, Aug 28/29, Sept 11/12, Sept 18/19, Sept 25/26, Oct 2/3, 2010 (Please note: There will be no classes on the Labor Day Weekend Sept 4/5.)
Cost: $550.00 (Non-members need to obtain membership to the Co-op)
ADVANCED SOUND RECORDING WORKSHOP
When: Tuesday August 17th, 2010
Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Where: IFCO - Suite #140 - #2 Daly Avenue
Cost: Full members:$40.00, Basic members:$50.00 Non-members: Professional Rate $130.00, Student Rate $75.00 - (Student & Professional rates include an IFCO membership)
Instructor: Adam Bowick
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 13th, 2010
INTRODUCTION TO PRO TOOLS WORKSHOP
When: Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Where: IFCO - Suite #140 - #2 Daly Avenue
Cost: $45.00 Full Member, $55.00 Basic Member, Student rate, $80.00, Professional rate, $135.00 - (Student & Professional rates include an IFCO membership)
Instructor: Ray Gould
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 20th, 2010
FIRST NATION, INUIT, MÉTIS SUBSIDIZED FILMMAKING WORKSHOP SERIES
When: 4 Weekends (Oct. 16/17, 23/24, 30/31 & Nov. 6/7, 2010)
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Deadline for Applications: Sept. 10th, 2010
FILMMAKERS OF DIVERSITY SUBSIDIZED FILMMAKING WORKSHOP SERIES
When: 4 Weekends (Nov. 20/21, 27/28, Dec. 4/5, & 11/12, 2010)
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Deadline for Applications: Oct. 15th, 2010
Info and registration:
Tasha Waldron
Membership Coordinator (IFCO)
Tel: (613) 569 - 1789
Fax: (613) 564 - 4428
Email: admin@ifco.ca
www.ifco.ca
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Harry Nowell
Natural Light Portraits
August 25, 28, September 1, 2010.
Creative Fundamentals
September 15, 18, 22, 2010.
Photographing Your Children
September 14, 18, 21, 2010.
Photojournalism & Social Documentary Photography with David Trattles
September 23, 24, 25, 26, 2010.
Harry Nowell
Photographer & President
Harry @ HarryNowell.com
(819) 827-9460
www.harrynowell.com
Harry@HarryNowell.com
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The Ottawa Art Gallery - Art in the City Summer Camps
Art in the City Summer Camps
DIY Fever!
16-20 August 2010
Information and registration:
Véronique Couillard
Public Programs Coordinator
The Ottawa Art Gallery
613-233-8699, ext. 228
vcouillard@ottawaartgallery.ca
www.ottawaartgallery.ca
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Queer Youth Comics Project
In partnership with SAW Gallery and Pink Triangle Services (PTS), the Trans Arts Collective is presenting the Queer Youth Comics Project (QYCP). The QYCP is a French and English workshop series teaching LGBTTQ youth how to write and draw comics for self-expression in a supportive environment. This is an innovative initiative to establish more arts programming for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirited and queer youth in the Ottawa/Outaouais region between the ages of 16 and 25 and their allies.
The last workshop will be a community panel discussion on queer youth open to the public. Discussions will be generated from the workshop participants' comics. All members of the public are invented to attend to learn more about queer youth. We hope to continue the community dialogue on LGBTTQ youth with an exhibition at the Shenkman Arts Centre in January 2010.
Workshop Dates:
Tuesday, September 14, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 26, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 12, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 24, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 9, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
*French and English workshops will be at the same time but at different locations except for the final workshop. The November 9 workshops will be at Club SAW.
English Workshop Location:
Club SAW at SAW Gallery
67 Nicholas Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9
French Workshop Location:
Pink Triangle Services (PTS)
251 Bank St, Suite 301
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1X3
Workshop fee is $100 per workshop participant.
Donations to the project are welcome. Business and community sponsorships are available. Volunteers are needed.
For more information, please contact:
Trans Arts Collective
queeryouthcomics@gmail.com
or
PTS
pinktriangle@bell.net
(613) 563-4818
For QYCP updates, please visit www.facebook.com/qyouthcomics or www.vecroyale.com.
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SAW Video Workshops
INTERMEDIATE FINAL CUT PRO 7
Tuesday August 10th and Wednesday August 11th, 6PM-9PM
Members: $50 / Non-members: $75
Instructor: TBD
Limited to 4 participants
Deadline to register: August 3rd, 2010
ADVANCED LIGHTING
Tuesday August 17th and Wednesday August 18th, 6PM-9PM
Members: $40/ Non-members: $65
Instructor: TBD
Limited to 6 participants
Deadline to register: August 9, 2010
TWO-EVENING PRODUCTION CLINIC
Tuesday August 24th and Wednesday August 25th, 6PM-9PM
Members: $50 / Non-members: $75
Instructor: TBD
Limited to 6 participants
Deadline to register: August 16th, 2010
To register or for further information:
Pixie Cram
Workshop coordinator
workshops@sawvideo.com
613-238-7648
Saw Video
67 Nicholas Street
Ottawa, Ontario
www.sawvideo.com
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School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa
Part Time Studies
FALL CALENDAR 2010
Arrives AUGUST 3RD!
This year's 2010 Fall Session of the Part Time Studies program at SPAO features exciting courses and workshops for all levels and interests. Introductions to film and digital photography, advanced courses in refined silver printmaking and digital editing, and workshops in large format landscape photography, platinum printing, and sports photography are all part of the new session.
Registrations begin on August 3rd, 2010.
And don't forget that enrolment is kept low to ensure one-on-one attention. Register early for the most options.
For more information and details about the courses and workshops visit SPAO's site at www.spao.ca, pick up calendars at community centers, galleries, and retail locations around the city, or call at 613-562-3824.
The School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa is located at 168 Dalhousie St. in the heart of the Byward Market.
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Screenwriting Workshops
Sharon Buckingham is a well-known screenwriter and producer with both feature and television production credits. She was the writer and a producer of the award winning STICKS & STONES, a movie for television for the CTV network; worked as a story editor and writer on the long-running television show BEASTMASTER; and wrote the Genie Award nominated feature film TO WALK WITH LIONS. She is presently working on two drama series, a game show, and a feature comedy with funding from Telefilm Canada.w
Sharon has headed up workshops for both the Summer Institute of Film and the Canadian Screen Training Centre and is now offering screenwriting workshops for people in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
TV GUIDE
If you have an idea for a TV movie or series you won't want to miss this. You'll learn what you need to know to write a script for television and how to develop a series proposal. Participants may bring a synopsis of their idea for discussion.
Dates/time: August 28 and 29 from 9:00 through 4:30
Place: Collected Works bookstore, 1242 Wellington Street (near Holland)
Fee: $295 (register by August 15th and get a 10% discount)
Students and members of ACTRA, OGFT, SAW VIDEO, IFCO, CFI AND OIW can take an additional $25.00 off.
REGISTRATION: tsbprod@rogers.com
Check out my "Screenwriting with Sharon Buckingham" Facebook page!
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