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New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA) invites artists of all ages and nationalities to submit works on the theme Remote Connections for consideration in New Adventures in Sound Art’s 2023 programming.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was strongly evident in the ways that people connected or lost connections across long distances, whether to local or distant soundscapes, or between people near or far. NAISA would like to consider works that draw attention to these remote connections and how they have impacted us.
For its 2023 programming, NAISA is interested in submissions of work related to the theme Remote Connections and creative ways that this theme can be explored. Individual interpretations or variations on the theme are encouraged, but should be realized with sound as the primary component. NAISA would also like to encourage artists to submit works for performance, interactive sound installations and sound sculptures for indoor and outdoor contexts, fixed media audio or audio-visual works, livestreaming and any emerging digital formats that include sound as a primary element.
The Call for Applications is now open for the 2022 Emerging Digital Artists Award (EDAA). The EDAA is Canada’s major award for critical experimentation in digital media, co-presented by EQ Bank and Trinity Square Video. Established in 2015, the annual prize recognizes and celebrates artists working actively and creatively with digital media.
This year’s award features guest judges Jeremy Bailey, Niki Little, and Alvin Luong, a new digital series by cyberia, and a prize structure that recognizes five emerging artists and their exceptional digital works.
The 2022 award includes five $5,000 prizes and a group exhibition at Trinity Square Video (Toronto). Additionally, all five artists will receive a one-year Production Membership to the artist-run centre, and one artist will earn a dedicated spot in their 2023 Themed Commission residency program.
Craft is a slow process that is best understood through participation. The Manitoba Craft Council aims to promote and advocate for fine craft and its makers in Manitoba, and we are excited to be offering high quality, craft-based workshops to the public at C2.
The Manitoba Craft Council is seeking expressions of interest from professional craft artists who wish to offer hands-on classes at the C2 Centre for Craft or digital mini-workshops online via zoom.
All candidates should:
– have extensive knowledge, training and technical ability in their craft medium
– be effective communicators with demonstrated teaching experience
– be passionate about sharing their knowledge and craft skills
– be a current member of the Manitoba Craft Council
The City of Port Coquitlam invites local and regional artists to apply for solo or group exhibitions at the Michael Wright, Outlet, PCCC, and City Hall Galleries, as well as our Artist-in-Residence program in the Outlet Studio and Lions Park Fieldhouse in 2023. Exhibiting artists are paid an honorarium of $150-$250 per exhibition. Our Artist-in-Residence is paid an honorarium of $3,000 per residency at the Outlet (3 – 4 months) and $4,800 per residency at Lions Park (5-6 months). A limited budget for materials for public workshops and project documentation is also available, to be negotiated on a project by project basis.
The Langley Arts Council is celebrating Summer with our annual season-themed exhibition. Submit work that reflects Summer, your experience of it, or your feelings about it. Summer Exhibition will be showcased at the Township of Langley Civic Centre located at 20338 65 ave, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 from June 8 – July 12th, 2022. Free to apply to. Artwork will be for sale, with a 30% commission going to the Langley Arts Council.
The Oakville Public Library (OPL) invites artists to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) to create a permanent indoor public artwork for the children’s area and outdoor patio area of the Glen Abbey Branch. This competition is open to professional Canadian artists and artist-led teams.
An artwork proposal is not required at this time. This is a two-stage process.
During stage one of the competition, applicants will be reviewed on the basis of the merit of past work, professional qualifications and experience. Refer to submission details in the EOI document. In stage two shortlisted artists will be required to submit an artwork concept proposal and model. Short listed artists will be paid an artist fee of $1500 to develop their proposals. The selected artist will then enter a contract with the Oakville Public Library for the artwork creation and installation phase of the project. The successful artist will have a maximum budget of $50,000 to create the artwork.
Established in 1976, the Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery specializes in exhibitions by local,
national and international art organizations for their juried or curated shows to be displayed for
the pleasure of the people of Toronto. The Gallery is operated by Toronto Arts & Culture Services,
with direction and support from the volunteer Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery Committee.
Description of Space:
Situated within the Etobicoke Civic Centre, the Art Gallery displays works in the halls and foyer in
the Centre Block on the main floor. Hanging space is approximately 230 feet, allowing for 40 – 70
works, depending on the size and media. The gallery is public space, frequented not only be
dedicated gallery viewers but also by any visitor to the Civic Centre.
Who Can Apply:
The Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery only exhibits shows by art organizations or groups with a
minimum of six participating artists. There is a preference given to juried shows, and groups that
have not exhibited in the previous calendar year. **Please note that we do not accept applications
from individual artists for solo exhibitions.
The Micki MacKenzie Educational Craft Bursary was founded in 2019 by Micki’s husband Murray and their children, Nicole and Ross, as a living memorial to a wonderful woman who possessed an incredible eye for design, craft and the arts of all kinds. This $4000 bursary is to support an emerging artist to attend a recognized institution that offers material-based courses. the tuition will be paid directly to the institution and the remainder of the funds will be issued to the artist to be used for supplies.
Seneca College is seeking individuals from diverse background to serve as advisors for a new program in development that develops young talent in emerging forms of photography, imaging, and visual content creation.
Background: Over its history, changes to the field of photography have been occurring with each new development in technology. Today, imagery is everywhere, and is a significant part of people’s daily lives. At the same time, every person with a smart phone can be a photographer, video maker, designer, and other content creator. The ease and proliferation of advanced mobile technology, along with continuously sophisticated artificial intelligence tools, enable individuals to produce images which, to many, are of “good enough” quality. While the skills of professional photographers are still in demand, the landscape for these for-hire services have changed. Social media, AR+VR, data visualization, drone, GoPro footage, 360-degree, AI image generation, sensor-based imaging, projection mapping, mobile app production tools, and other emerging technologies take up increasingly more space in the media diet of most creators and audiences.
Seneca’s new program would leverage its experience in photography education towards a wider range of applications and technologies for such practitioners in order to provide the graduate with tools and knowledge that enable increased forms of creative expression and the number of places they find demand
North Van Arts is currently accepting exhibition proposals for January 2023 through to June 2023 at CityScape Community ArtSpace.
CityScape Community ArtSpace always shows group exhibitions. All proposals submitted should be for three artists or more.
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