Call to artists for the Art Workshop Series at Rideau P.S..

Once again, we are set to run workshops on Mondays, starting in late January thru March.

We offer programmes in Performance Arts (music, drama, dance, etc...) to the K-1 group and Visual and/or Performance Arts to the Grades 2-4's and 6-8's. The grade 5's will be participating in a Community Arts Project later in the Spring.

The times are 120minute workshops in the A.M.and 90 minute workshops in the P.M.

Contact Cath Styles at [email protected] for more info.

Contest for Grades 7 and 8 students

Kingston Frontenac Public Library
130 Johnson St., Kingston, ON, K7L 1X8
Phone: 613-659-8888 Fax: 613-549-8476

Want to see some cool books and maybe win a prize?

The Ontario Time Machine is a fun website that lets you explore books from Ontario’s past. You can have a virtual look at really old books and find songbooks, recipe books, diaries, almanacs and much more, from 1759 to World War I. Click on the links to see pictures, hear sounds and read explanations. And now, you can win great prizes by bringing a really old book to life!

How, you ask? Explore the books in the Ontario Time Machine at www.ontariotimemachine.ca . Choose the one your class likes best.

Think of a way to bring the book to life. For example, you could: Learn a song from Imrie and Graham’s Musical and Pictorial Galaxy; make a recipe from the Family Recipe Book; write a satire of Canadian politics (or the politics in your class!) based on The Children of Mrs. Dominion . . . or anything else you can think of. Your imagination is the only limit!

Projects will be judged on originality, understanding of the material, presentation skill, and sense of fun. Prizes include class pizza parties and digital cameras.

The contest is open to classes and homeschool groups based in Ontario and studying the Grade 7 or 8 Ontario history curriculum. Contest submissions must be done by a teacher or homeschool instructor.

Submit your project by November 30, 2008. Contest details are available at www.ontariotimemachine.ca/contest .

Good luck and have fun!

Contact: Lori O’Connor, Kingston Frontenac Public Library, 613-549-8888, ext. 1320

[email protected]

The Ontario Time Machine is a partner project of the Toronto Public Library with Hamilton Public Library and Kingston Frontenac Public Library.

Applications wanted for position at St George's Cathedral

Coordinator For Cathedral Performing Arts Program

Required immediately at St. George’s Cathedral, Kingston.

The Cathedral Performing Arts Program seeks to celebrate and promote the Arts through diverse programming in the Cathedral’s unique and historic setting. In celebrating the soul and spirit of God’s Creation, we promote vibrant community life.

The Cathedral Performing Arts Coordinator will be responsible for developing and maintaining the program with the advice and support of the CPA Committee.

Requirements:

-developed knowledge of music

-networking in the local music community

-experience in planning, organization and event management

-experience in publicity and advertising, communications and computer skills

-experience in grant applications and budget management

Assets: experience with volunteer organizations, and sensitivity to religious institutions

Compensation to be negotiated.

The position is part-time with flexible hours.

Office space and computer provided.

Please reply to the Dean, St. George’s Cathedral, Kingston.

Email: [email protected]

Phone :613-548-4617

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Union Gallery

The Union Gallery is accepting submissions from all artists for:

The Main Space and The Project Room

For the main space, we are open to work in all media from artists at all stages in their artistic development and encourage innovative work that contributes to the discourse surrounding contemporary art practices. We have a limited number slots because of our student programming during the year, and are currently only planning for exhibitions in spring/summer 2009.

A complete application includes:

Exhibition proposal and artist statement(s) and any special equipment requirements, time frame for installation, curriculum vitae, 15-20 digital images for a solo exhibition, 5-10 for each person applying for a group exhibition, digital documentation list (year, title, medium, dimensions in cm. (height preceding width)), insurance value.

The project room is a small self-contained space within the main gallery. It is a venue for the presentation of time-based, new media, sound and installation works (contingent on available equipment). We are accepting proposals for January – May 2009 slots. Submissions in other media will be considered contingent on available space.

A complete application includes:

exhibition proposal and artist statement and any special equipment requirements, time frame for installation, curriculum vitae, 10-15 digital images supporting proposed work, digital documentation list (year, title, medium, dimensions in cm. (height preceding width)), insurance value .

Payment of fees: fees for professional artist exhibitions will be paid according to gallery budget.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:

on or before NOVEMBER 15, 2008

Submissions will be adjudicated by the gallery selection committee and notification made within 3 months of the deadline. (for project room within 1 month)

Send submission with SASE to:

Jocelyn Purdie, Managing Director
Union Gallery, 1st Floor Stauffer Library,
Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 5C4
(613) 533-3171
[email protected]
http://uniongallery.queensu.ca/

Call to emerging artists: Union Gallery

First floor Stauffer Library, Queen’s University.

The Union Gallery is looking for emerging artists who are in transition between post secondary education and professional practice to participate in the project, Art Shift

Art Shift is an intergenerational project for creative exchange and professional development between local established and emerging visual artists. It targets emerging artists who are in a period of transition between post secondary education or basic training and professional practice. The goal of the project is to foster excellence in all aspects of professional art practice by providing a framework in which young artists work with established artists, in a mentoring relationship, to develop both practical and critical aspects of their art practice. The project will consist of three components; a mentoring program, a public presentation in the form of an exhibiton at the Union Gallery and a publication. Mentors will be drawn from the existing pool of experienced (mid and late career) artists in the Kingston region and matched with emerging artists. Interested emerging artists are asked to submit applications as outlined below.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: November 15, 2008

Who is eligible?

Artists who have a contemporary practice in visual media and who have completed post secondary education or training for 4-6 months and up to 4 years. artists living and working in the Kingston region

The following is required with your application:

* A letter of interest outlining what you would like to achieve in this project if chosen to participate, the media you work in and a general idea of what you would be looking for in a mentor. Also indicate how long it has been since you completed post-secondary education or if self-taught, how long you have been doing your work.

* A curriculum vitae, artist statement, 10-15 digital images/audio or video works labeled in chronologi- cal order to match your image list and with an image list.

Note:

ART SHIFT will begin in MARCH/APRIL 2009 (contingent on funding)

Send submissions to:

Jocelyn Purdie, Director, [email protected]
1st Floor, Stauffer Library, Queen’s University,
Kingston ON K7L 5C4
(613) 533-3171

Call for entries, Hotel Dieu Hospital: The Waiting Room Gallery

The Waiting Room Gallery is a rotating juried art exhibit at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Kingston, designed to enhance and enliven the clinic waiting rooms. Artists and their work will be selected based on their ability to embrace The Waiting Room Gallery’s mission to calm, inspire and heal.

Artists will be chosen to exhibit their work in our Johnson 7 waiting room for a four-month period. Along with the work, the artists may post information about themselves and their art, including their contact information if the work is for sale. Framing, shipping and insurance will be the artist’s responsibility. The hospital will hang the work with the artist’s input and publicize the exhibit.

Artists are invited to send, by Friday, November 28, a CD with 10 to 20 images of their work. CDs will not be returned. Include a list of works specifying size (with frame), title, medium and date. The artwork must be ready to hang. All media are acceptable, however due to space constraints, only artwork that can be hung on the walls will be considered. In general, we can accommodate works up to 42” high x 72” wide, however we will try to find suitable spaces for larger pieces where necessary.

Call for Submissions, Artwork.

The HeadsUp! for Art project has extended its deadline for entries.

We are looking for a broad range of artwork from professional and emerging artists whose lives have been affected by mental illness.

This art show is a collaborative project of the Advisory Committee of the HeadsUp! Program of Hotel Dieu Hospital and Chameleon Nation Art Gallery. It is not a fundraiser; artists are NOT being asked to *donate* their work. Chameleon Nation is asking for 30% of any sales; the artist retains the rest.

The HeadsUp! Program is a regional team of social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, and psychiatrists who can help people in Southeastern Ontario recover from psychosis. The team also actively supports their family members.

If you are interested in participating in this show, please give us immediate notice of your intention by telephone:

Weekdays, evenings, and weekends Jennifer Roche 613-542-6589 OR Weekdays Meghan Shanahan, HeadsUp! Program, 613-544-3400 ext. 2905.

Artwork drop-off arrangements can be made during the phone call.

Thank you for your interest in our exhibition.

Jennifer Roche
Human Language Art & Editorial
792 Sterling Ave. Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 4V1
Tel. 613-542-6589 Cell 613-449-6613
[email protected]
http://www.humanlanguage.ca

Call for participation in networking group for screen-based content

Ontario Media Development Corporation
Industry Initiatives - Bulletin

Application Deadline: October 31, 2008 (By 5:00 PM)

OMDC/nextMEDIA Networking Group

OMDC is pleased to offer Ontario screen-based content producers the opportunity to participate in a targeted networking group at nextMEDIA - Monetizing Digital Media (MDM) to maximize learning opportunities and receive business development support and advice. nextMEDIA - MDM is a unique two-day conference focused on the dollars and sense of digital media taking place in Toronto from November 18-19, 2008.

Up to 8 individuals from the film, TV and interactive digital media industry will be selected for this group. Participants will receive the following benefits:

* 50% subsidized pass to nextMEDIA - MDM and the Canadian New Media Awards.

* Guidance from an established industry representative via a facilitated meeting (tentatively scheduled for November 10) of all networking group participants.

* Promotional opportunities including distribution of marketing literature on your company/project in nextMEDIA - MDM delegate packs and a 20 minute visual showcase of your company/project.

This networking group is open to owner/operators/principals/executives of Ontario screen-based content creation companies. It is ideal for companies that are looking for new opportunities in the digital media industry or for established companies that are interested in enhancing their knowledge and contact list.

The deadline to apply is October 31, 2008.

All inquiries should be directed to [email protected] .

For more information or to fill out a SHORT application form please visit http://www.nextmediaevents.com/mdm/omdc.submission.form.php.

Call for Submissions: Poetry Reading

Featured Readers are needed for a new monthly reading series at Chameleon Nation Creative Emporium, 112 Princess Street, Kingston. Portfolios are now being accepted from established poets interested in participating in this reading series. Portfolio should include examples of your poetry, a fairly comprehensive artist biography, and if possible sound or video recordings of you in performance. Openings are still available for the upcoming readings on November 15 and the December 20.

Send portfolio by e-mail to [email protected], deliver to Chameleon Nation in an envelope marked attention to Bob MacKenzie, or send an e-mail to arrange to get the portfolio directly to Bob. If you know that Bob is already aware of your writing and performance experience and abilities, please contact Bob directly.

Workshop: Contract and Legal Information for Artists

*Helping You Navigate the Maze of your Artistic Career *

Professional Development Workshops for Artists from CARFAC Ontario

There is still room in this workshop. Don't delay - register today!

*Contract and Legal Information for Artists

*Instructor: Tanya Woods, B.A., LL.B.
Dates: Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2008
Time: Saturday - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Council for the Arts in Ottawa, Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa

Course Overview:

Many artists find the legal aspects of managing their art careers to be complicated and confusing, and don't learn what they need to know until a legal issue has already arisen. This two-day workshop encourages artists to take a proactive approach to the legal aspects of their career rather than a reactive approach. Come and learn about how to avoid legal issues before they arise, rather than waiting until you encounter a legal problem that you have no idea how to tackle!

This course will educate you about: basic copyright law; approaches to copyright licensing; the benefits of using contracts in your professional dealings; and tips for negotiating agreements that protect your interests. You will also learn about ways to enforce and protect your legal rights should you encounter problems, such as small claims court.

Topics covered:
- Copyright and moral rights
- Common legal terms & their definitions
- Tips for negotiating contracts
- Enforcing & protecting your legal rights

Tanya Woods has worked with a number of organizations including the Canadian Artists Representation Copyright Collective (CARCC), the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN), the Canadian Conference of the Arts and the Copyright Board of Canada. She is currently completing the second stage of a dual Master's in Law program at the University of Ottawa and American University in Washington D.C. Her primary area of interest is working to find a practical solution for licensing digital content and specifically artistic works on the Internet. Over the last 5 years, Tanya has concentrated her academic focus on technology law and specifically copyright. Tanya was called to the Bar in the Province of Ontario in 2008. She currently sits on the Board of the Council of Heritage Organizations in Ottawa / le Conseil des organismes du patrimoine d' Ottawa (CHOO/COPO) and does volunteer work for the Canadian Conference of the Arts.

Member Rate: $120, Non-Member Rate: $150 - To obtain the member rate, you must be a current member of either CARFAC Ontario or the Council for the Arts in Ottawa.

*All prices include the required textbook, Information for Artists (CARFAC Ontario, 2005). If you already own a copy of the textbook you will be given a discount; you must call the office to register in order to receive the discount.

Registration: To register, please contact CARFAC Ontario by telephone at
1-877-890-8850. Electronic registration is available here:
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Pre-registration is required to ensure a spot.

Please Note: CARFAC Ontario reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment. Refunds will be issued in the event of cancellations. To receive the member rate, your CARFAC Ontario membership must be valid at the time of payment. Payment for workshop must be received at time of booking. Registrations canceled without a minimum of 48 hours notice will incur an administrative cancellation fee. These workshops are offered in association with the Council for the Arts in Ottawa.

For further information or to register, please contact:
Sara Kelly, Associate Director
CARFAC Ontario
Toll-free Phone: 1-877-890-8850
or visit www.carfacontario.ca/workshops
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Call For Submissions, The Union Gallery

The Union Gallery is accepting submissions from all artists for:
THE MAIN SPACE AND THE PROJECT ROOM

For the main space, we are open to work in all media from artists at all stages in their artistic development and encourage innovative work that contributes to the discourse surrounding contemporary art practices. We have a limited number slots because of our student programming during the year, and are currently only planning for exhibitions in spring/summer 2009. A complete application includes: exhibition proposal and artist statement(s) and any special equipment requirements, time frame for installation, curriculum vitae, 15-20 digital images for a solo exhibition, 5-10 for each person applying for a group exhibition, digital documentation list (year, title, medium, dimensions in cm. (height preceding width)), insurance value.

The project room is a small self-contained space within the main gallery. It is a venue for the presentation of time-based, new media, sound and installation works (contingent on available equipment). We are accepting proposals for January – May 2009 slots. Submissions in other media will be considered contingent on available space. A complete application includes: exhibition proposal and artist statement and any special equipment requirements, time frame for installation, curriculum vitae, 10-15 digital images supporting proposed work, digital documentation list (year, title, medium, dimensions in cm. (height preceding width)), insurance value .

Payment of fees: fees for professional artist exhibitions will be paid according to gallery budget.

Deadline For Submissions:
on or before November 15, 2008
Submissions will be adjudicated by the gallery selection committee and notification made within 3 months of the deadline. (for project room within 1 month)

Please send submission with SASE to:
Jocelyn Purdie, Managing Director
Union Gallery, 1^st Floor Stauffer Library,
Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 5C4


(613) 533-3171
[email protected]
http://uniongallery.queensu.ca/

Call for Proposals from Regional Visual Artists:

The Agnes Etherington Art Centre seeks to hire artists to design and deliver family programs. These Sunday afternoon programs offer an art-making project geared to children aged 6 to 12. Please send your CV and cover letter outlining teaching experience and a brief workshop proposal by 31 October, 2008, to Pat Sullivan, Public Programs Officer, at [email protected].

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Pat Sullivan
Public Programs Officer
Agnes Etherington Art Centre
Queen's University
Kingston, ON, Canada K7L 3N6
T: 613.533.6000 x 77053
F: 613.533.6765
E: [email protected]
W: www.aeac.ca

Call for Visual Artist

Deadline Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Mayworks Festival contracts a visual artist every year to create a 'signature' image that is reproduced on all the publicity materials -- poster, pamphlet, program guide, website -- for the Festival. This image is highly visible, and reflects programming for the upcoming Festival. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Festival Coordinator and committee members to develop the image concept.

Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts is a multi-disciplinary labour arts festival that celebrates working class culture. Founded in 1986 by the Labour Arts Media Committee of the Toronto and York Region Labour Council, Mayworks is Canada's largest and oldest labour arts festival. The Festival was built on the premise that all workers share a common struggle for decent wages, healthy working conditions and a living culture. Mayworks' goal is to promote the interests of cultural workers and trade unionists, and to bring working-class culture from the margins of cultural activity onto centre stage.

All visual artists are invited to submit the following:

1) A curriculum vitae
2) Images of past work, to a maximum of 10 images, in any of these formats: digital images as PDF's or JPG's on a CD, print, or website link
3) List of images that includes title, medium, dimensions and date

The deadline for this is Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Please mail or drop off by 4 pm, no emails. If you would like any support material returned, please include a self addressed, stamped envelope. Mayworks is not responsible for returning support material without a self addressed stamped envelope. Please DO NOT submit original work.

Submit to:
Festival Coordinator
Mayworks Festival
25 Cecil Street
4th Floor
Toronto, ON M5T 1N1
www.mayworks.ca


The selected artist is paid an honorarium for the commission and reproduction fees in accordance with the CARFAC Copyright Fee Schedule.

ABOUT CARFAC ONTARIO www.carfacontario.ca Canadian Artist's Representation/le Front des artistes canadiens Ontario (CARFAC Ontario) is the non-profit association of professional visual artists in Ontario. It is one of eight national and provincial affiliates. Founded in 1968, CARFAC has worked for over three decades on the legal and economic issues facing artists. We believe that artists, like professionals in other fields, should be paid for their creative work and share equitably in any profits issuing from that work.

Connecting the Dots: 11th National Mural Symposium

Friday November 7 - Sunday November 9, 2008 at the Madison Manor Boutique Hotel, Toronto, Ontario

Presented by Mural Routes,
1859 Kingston Road
Scarborough ON M1N 1T3
416-698-7995

*Why?

To teach, learn & share valuable insight about mural art

*Who should attend?*

Artists, arts administrators, arts educators, public art consultants, community builders, creative developers of community space. /Connecting the Dots/ offers a great chance to network with others who share your interest in community development through mural art.


*Keynote address* (in partnership with the Community Arts Practice program at York University):

*Mbala** *- artist, poet and musician with the Area Youth Foundation in Kingston, Jamaica. Through music and poetry, Mbala shares how Kingston's inner city youth created murals that help reduce division and violence in their communities.

*Symposium sessions include:*

* History of Mural Art, Friday afternoon lecture with master mural artist/educator John Hood
* Our Space: Our Stories, roundtable discussion featuring a presentation by Project: Urban Canvas (Amnesty International Toronto)
* Contractual Agreements and your mural project, with David McClyment, Co-ordinator Fine Arts Studio program, Centennial College
* Off the Wall: Working on Alternate Supports and Surfaces, with Donna Mayne, Art Director - City of Windsor Art Studio and Rob Matejka, mural artist/installation specialist
* Mural Maintenance and Conservation, with reports from Getty Conservation Institute and Debra Daly Hartin, Canadian Conservation Institute
* Engaging Communities through Mural Making, with Julie Frost, Art Director - Arts for Children Toronto

More information and online registration available at
www.muralroutes.com/symposium11.htm

or call Mural Routes at 416-698-7995, email [email protected]