CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: The Entertainment and Creative Partnerships Fund

THE ENTERTAINMENT AND CREATIVE CLUSTER PARTNERSHIPS FUND

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Key Dates

• Information Session #1: Friday, June 12, 2009 (registration required)
• Information Session #2: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 (registration required)
• Pre-qualification Deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 5 p.m.
• Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 5 p.m.

OMDC has launched a call for applications for The Entertainment and Creative Partnerships Fund, a program of the Ministry of Culture, co-administered by the Ontario Media Development Corporation.

The Fund assists Ontario’s Entertainment and Creative Cluster stakeholders in the commercial theatre, film and television, interactive digital media, music, book and magazine industries by supporting strategic partnerships that develop fresh approaches and solutions to the priorities and needs of the cluster.

The Program Guidelines Package is available on the OMDC website (www.omdc.on.ca) - under Programs / The Entertainment and Creative Partnerships Fund or by clicking here: Guidelines and Application Forms. The package includes the Guidelines, FAQ’s, Application Form, Notes for Preparing a Partnership Agreement, and Notes for Preparing the Budget and Financing Plan, and Budget and Financing Templates and Samples. There are a number of additional documents to assist in compiling an application: Partnerships Fund Sample Agreement and Partnerships Fund Recipients for Round’s 1, 2 and 3.

Information Sessions
Two information sessions have been scheduled to provide interested applicants with the opportunity to learn more about this program. It is strongly recommended that interested applicants attend one of these sessions.

Information Session #1 (registration required)
Date: Friday, June 12, 2009
Time: 3.30pm to 5.00pm
Location: Conference Centre - 175 Bloor Street East, North Tower, Third Floor, Toronto, ON

If you are interested in attending this session please sign up by clicking here. Registration will close at 5:00pm on Thursday, June 11, 2009. Unregistered guests will only be accepted if space permits.

Information Session #2 (registration required)
Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Time: 3.30pm to 5.00pm
Location: Conference Centre - 175 Bloor Street East, North Tower, Third Floor, Toronto, ON

If you are interested in attending this session please sign up by clicking here. Registration will close at 5:00pm on Monday, June 29, 2009. Unregistered guests will only be accepted if space permits.

Deadlines
The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Applicants must be pre-qualified by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 to apply to the program.

Questions
Inquiries regarding this program should be directed to the Program Coordinator.
Program Coordinator: Matt Hilliard-Forde
Phone: (416) 642-6632
Email: mh[email protected]

or

Program Consultant: Keely Kemp
Phone: (416) 642-6696
Email: [email protected]

** To be added to our distribution list to receive notification of upcoming deadlines and program updates please email [email protected] with your full name and the name of the program that you are interested in.

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Culture is our Business
Ontario Media Development Corporation
Ontario Media Development Corporation is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Culture that facilitates economic development opportunities for Ontario’s cultural media industries including the book publishing, film and television, interactive digital media, magazine publishing and music industries.

KINGSTON FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES WINNER OF “10 YEARS, 10 MINUTES” AWARD

Winner to receive $5,000 cash and industry mentoring to produce short film in Kingston

Kingston – The Kingston Canadian Film Festival is pleased to announce the winner of its “10 Years, 10 Minutes” Award contest. Colette Lacoursiere (writer/director), along with her teammates Lenny Epstein (producer), Michael Catlin (producer), and Josh Lyon (editor), has won $5,000 cash and industry mentoring to produce Ruby Can’t Fail, a short film that will premiere at the Festival in 2010.

The “10 Years, 10 Minutes” Award, a special initiative in celebration of the Festival’s upcoming 10th anniversary, was developed to support and foster the local filmmaking community by providing cash and mentoring to produce a short film in Kingston. The contest attracted submissions from 12 teams comprised of more than 30 local filmmakers. Jury members included Blaine Allan (professor, Department of Film & Media, Queen’s University), David Brady (filmmaker), Audrey Cummings (Queen’s alumna and filmmaker), Alex Jansen (festival founder and chair), and Clarke Mackey (professor, Department of Film & Media, Queen’s University).

“Once again we were impressed and awed by the talents of our local filmmaking community. The jury really loved the script for Ruby Can’t Fail and it was backed by a strong production team,” says Festival Director Alison Migneault. In addition to the $5,000 cash, Lacoursiere will receive one-on-one mentoring from filmmaker Audrey Cummings and other film industry professionals throughout the production of the film. Full details about the “10 Years, 10 Minutes” Award are available on the Festival’s official Web site: www.kingcanfilmfest.com.

About Ruby Can’t Fail

After 10 years in Hollywood struggling to make it as an actress and realizing that most of her roles have consisted of playing dead bodies on crime shows, Ruby Keebler admits she has pretty much failed. She is deep into her 30s, with no job, no husband, no kids, and no prospects. Now what? Ready for change but with few options, she returns home to the small lakeside town where she grew up.

How will Ruby face everyone and everything she once left behind? Will Ruby stay and tough it out or give her dreams one more try? Follow her as she struggles to find the way to her future through her past.

Call for applications, Film and Television

OMDC has launched a call for applications for the OMDC Export Fund – Film and Television. This program will provide eligible Ontario companies with funding to participate in export development activities that correspond to a strategy for company growth. These activities must produce measurable business development results (sales, pre-sales, financing, licensing and or publishing deals, etc.) for the participating company. The proposed export development plan must support the company’s content creation and exploitation activities. Primary activities supported are market event attendance and targeted sales trips that support the strategy.

Please note that the program will continue to be a competitive process with the number and amount of awards contingent on total demand and the funds available.

TIMELINE

The deadline for applications is June 26, 2009 by 5:00 pm.

GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete guidelines and Application Forms are posted on the OMDC website (www.omdc.on.ca – under Programs / OMDC Export Fund. To link directly to this information click here: Guidelines and Application Forms.

INFORMATION SESSION

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the upcoming OMDC Export Fund – Film and Television Information Session.

Date: June 8, 2009

Time: 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm

Location: Third Floor Conference Centre

175 Bloor St. East, North Tower, Toronto

Please note: registration is required. If you are interested in this session please sign up by clicking here. Registration will close at noon on June 8, 2009. Unregistered guests will only be accepted if space permits.

For further information on this or any other OMDC program, please contact the Coordinator, Industry Initiatives at:

175 Bloor Street East, South Tower, Suite 501

Toronto, Ontario M4W 3R8

Direct Phone: 416-642-6695

Main Phone: 416-314-6858

Fax: 416-314-6876

Email: [email protected]

www.omdc.on.ca

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Culture is our Business

Ontario Media Development Corporation

Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Culture that facilitates economic development opportunities for Ontario’s cultural media industries including the book publishing, film and television, interactive digital media, magazine publishing, and music industries.

The Temagami Gathering

Traditions of Storytelling: June 19th, 20th, and 21st. Click Here to learn more.

Register Now

*The discounted advance registration deadline has been moved to June 1. Save and register today

Community Arts Ontario
354 – 401 Richmond St. West
Toronto ON M5V 3A8

For more information please call 1-800-806-2303/ 416-598-1128

Accomodations Available

For more information on Temagami please contact:

Temagami Chamber of Commerce [email protected]
Ashley Wilson
(705) 569-3344
or
Temagami Municipal Office [email protected]
Sabrina Picard
(705) 569-3421 ext 208

Call for Interest from emerging artists to participate in a mentorship program

Art Shift: an Intergenerational project for creative exchange and professional development for artists is a pilot project that will pair local emerging artists, who are interested in developing their artistic practice, with established artists from Kingston and region. Art Shift is designed to assist emerging artists develop practical and critical skills, furthering strengthening the artistic culture of the city. An exhibition opportunity and peer critiques are part of the program and will follow the mentorship component. Ideal candidates for this project will be in transition between post-secondary education 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. Note: Art Shift will begin in August and/or September 2009.

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 or are reentering the field after an extended period of time, artists living and working in the Kingston region

Emerging artists are asked to submit:

· 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.

· CV and artist statement, 10-15 digital images or audio or video works, clearly labeled with an accompanying image list or details of work (title, date, media, size/running time, etc).

Please contact Jocelyn Purdie at [email protected] or 613 533-3171 for more information about the project and/or email your submission to Jocelyn Purdie [email protected] by Friday June 10, 2009.

Successful applicants will be invited to attend the opening reception on Saturday, June 27, 4-6pm for the exhibition Conflux, featuring potential mentors for the Art Shift program: Rebecca Anweiler, Shayne Dark, Ben Darrah, Dave Gordon, Alana Kapell, Frances Leeming, Don Maynard, Harry Symons, Scott Wallis, and Robert Weins

Diverse in materials, methods, and conceptual approach, the works in this exhibition offer a glimpse into the high level of accomplishment and of the range of contemporary art produced in the region.

Also see:
performing%20arts%20guide%20letter%20and%20app%20KW.pdf

Upcoming Arts Grant info sessions

upcoming CKAF info sessions & Project and Operating Grant applications now available online

Project Grants press release (PDF) Operating Grants press release (PDF)

Project Grant Public Info Session: Thursday May 14, 2009 at 7pm Operating Grant Public Info Session: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 7pm both events will take place at: Wilson Room, Kingston Public Library Central Branch, 130 Johnson Street for complete forms and more information, please visit the CKAF grants website

Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival, Ganonoque

Downtown Gananoque will be hosting the first annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival - Chalk the Walk on Saturday May 23rd from 9:00am to 4:00pm

Bring your hidden artistic talents and create your master piece! Each participant will be assigned a section of sidewalk and chalk. The rest is up to you and your imagination!

King St will be closed to traffic but it will be busy with activity such as face painting, children's activities, food, prizes and more!!

Participants must register by calling 613 382 9900. Cost is only $2.00

Local Composer Wins Composition Prize

Humboldt Brass Chamber Music Workshop Announces 2009 Composition Contest Prizewinners

CAMPBELL, CA - Tony Clements, Director of the Humboldt Brass Chamber Music Workshop, announced the 2009 Composition Contest winners on Monday, May 4, 2009.

John W. N. Palmer from Kingston, Ontario, Canada won the first place prize of US$2000 with his octet titled “A Little Spanish … A Little Latin.” Michael Mikulka, from Kittatinny Lake, NJ, took second place, winning US$1000 for “Concertpiece for Brass Octet.” The US$500 third place prize was awarded to Mark Thome, of Tumwater, WA, for “Scenes from Sylvester Park.” Four composers received Honorable Mention: Wayne Fritchie, Pensacola, FL, for “Suite for Brass Opus 9 #1”, Michael Kibbe, Tujunga, CA, for “Humboldt Currents,” Philip Orem, Arlington Heights, IL, for “Octet in E-Flat,” and Brian Sadler, Mesa, AZ, for “Eight Short Pieces for Brass Octet.”

The contest focused on original works for brass octet written for college-level players. Compositions had multiple movements totaling 13 to 15 minutes duration. All qualifying contest entries were played and evaluated by the workshop coaching staff, professional brass musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. Amateur musicians will perform contest submissions in a workshop format during the July 2009 Brass Chamber Music Workshop at Humboldt State University in Arcata, Calif. All compositions submitted become part of the workshop’s extensive brass chamber music library.

“We have added some wonderful music to our library,” said Clements. “I am especially excited by the strong response to our increased cash prizes. Congratulations to the winners, and many thanks to all the fine composers who submitted works.”

The Humboldt Brass Chamber Music Workshop is held each summer in two one-week sessions. 2009 sessions are scheduled for July 19-25 and July 26-August 1. Activities include: daily chamber ensemble rehearsals coached by some of the West Coast’s finest brass musicians; daily performances by participants; brass choir reading sessions; abundant freelance playing time; special-interest sessions on brass-related topics; and spectacular California North Coast scenery.

For further information regarding the Humboldt Brass Chamber Music Workshop or the Composition Contest visit http://www.humboldt.edu/~extended/special/brass/.

Call to Artists: Juried Art Show

2^nd Annual Juried Show

Artist Information and Submission Form

The Marianne van Silfhout Gallery is a state-of-the-art community art gallery located at the front atrium of the Brockville campus of St. Lawrence College and is a focus for the visual arts for Brockville and the larger Eastern Ontario area. The MVS Gallery is pleased to present its Second Annual Juried Show. Submission guidelines and entry form are provided below.

Open call to Ontario and Quebec artists. The MVS Gallery invites submissions from emerging and established artists for the 2^nd Annual Juried Show; Intrigue into the 1000 Islands. The work must be produced entirely during the 24 months preceding May 29, 2009 and not exhibited previously at MVS Gallery. Submissions may include works executed in two- or three-dimensional form. Two-dimensional works include paintings, drawings, etchings, monoprints, lithographs, serigraphs, xylographs, etc.

Theme: Intrigue into the 1000 Islands - This theme was created to encourage artists to submit all styles and medias that express interest into the area surrounding the MVS Gallery. Works do not have to be representational of the 1000 Islands, but instead an expression of your interest in our area with imagery from people to landscapes to non-representational works. Let your creativity explode and submit works to bring intrigue to the 1000 Islands!

Awards: First Prize Juried Award - $300

Dean’s Choice Award - $100

People’s Choice Award - Gift Certificate

Entry Fee: $20 for one entry, $5 for each additional entry with a maximum of 4 entries (This fee may be paid by cheque made payable to “St. Lawrence College”, or by VISA or Mastercard).

Deadline for submissions: Friday, May 29^th, 2009.

All applicants will be notified as to the final decisions of they jury via email by June 15^th, 2009

Duration of Exhibit: Monday, June 29^th – Sunday, August 9^th, 2009

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 11^th, 2009 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Submission Guidelines

If you would like your submissions returned please provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Please provide digital and print copies of items below:

• Artist biography or statement, 100 – 200 word maximum
• CV, 1- 2 pages maximum
• Inventory information (including medium in inches, size and date)
• Slide or CD of images, image files must be 300dpi in jpeg format; 1200 pixels in the largest dimension. For each two-dimensional work please include one image and for each three - dimensional work please include three images taken from different aspects.

Submissions may be hand delivered, or forwarded by post services to the following address: MVS Gallery, St. Lawrence College, Brockville Campus

2288 Parkedale Avenue

Brockville, ON K6V 5X3

Entry Form

Please ensure entry form is completed for submission to be considered

The following ______ pieces entitled _________________________, ________________________, ______________________________and ________________________________ are submitted for consideration. Details are provided on the inventory list.

Certification: I hereby agree, attest and certify that the works submitted for consideration:

• meet the eligibility criteria specified on the previous page
• that they are entirely my own work and that I am the sole holder of the copyright thereto;
• that the submitted images have not been digitally manipulated in such a way as to misrepresent the original work;
• that should one or more of the original work[s] not correspond with the image[s] submitted, my entire submission will be rejected and my entry fee forfeit;
• that if my cheque or credit card is rejected by the financial institution, for any reason, my submission will not be considered, and I will re-imburse St. Lawrence College for any penalties or administrative fees imposed thereupon by the financial institution; and
• I am 18 years of age at the time of submission, or have the signed permission of my parent or guardian.

Surname: First Name:

Address

Phone Number: Email Address:

Signature (Parent/guardian if under 18) Date

Method of Payment for Entry Fee:

Circle as Applicable. Must be signed and dated only if paying by credit card

Cheque Visa Mastercard

Name on Card: _______________________________________

Card Number: ______________________________ Expiry Date: _______________

Signature Date

Please complete a label for each entry:

Work One

Submission Format: Slide or Digital

Artist: Contact:

Title:

Image Size (in inches): (h) (w) Date:

Medium:

Framed Value (Cdn): Unframed Value (Cdn):

I hereby certify that the above described artwork is not a copy, derivative or based on the work of other, or in anyway an infringement of copyright. I also agree to allow the MVS Gallery the use of image for publicity purposes. I understand that the MVS Gallery has insurance for works while on display but not for the transportation to and from the gallery space.

Signature: Date:

Work Two

Submission Format: Slide or Digital

Artist: Contact:

Title:

Image Size (in inches): (h) (w) Date:

Medium:

Framed Value (Cdn): Unframed Value (Cdn):

I hereby certify that the above described artwork is not a copy, derivative or based on the work of other, or in anyway an infringement of copyright. I also agree to allow the MVS Gallery the use of image for publicity purposes. I understand that the MVS Gallery has insurance for works while on display but not for the transportation to and from the gallery space.

Signature: Date:

Work Three

Submission Format: Slide or Digital

Artist: Contact:

Title:

Image Size (in inches): (h) (w) Date:

Medium:

Framed Value (Cdn): Unframed Value (Cdn):

I hereby certify that the above described artwork is not a copy, derivative or based on the work of other, or in anyway an infringement of copyright. I also agree to allow the MVS Gallery the use of image for publicity purposes. I understand that the MVS Gallery has insurance for works while on display but not for the transportation to and from the gallery space.

Signature: Date:

Work Four

Submission Format: Slide or Digital

Artist: Contact:

Title:

Image Size (in inches): (h) (w) Date:

Medium:

Framed Value (Cdn): Unframed Value (Cdn):

I hereby certify that the above described artwork is not a copy, derivative or based on the work of other, or in anyway an infringement of copyright. I also agree to allow the MVS Gallery the use of image for publicity purposes. I understand that the MVS Gallery has insurance for works while on display but not for the transportation to and from the gallery space.

Signature: Date:

The Wellington Street Theatre Newsletter

News and Views The Wellington Street Theatre

Fun for the Whole Family! Child's Play Summer Festival In Kingston and the surrounding area Child's Play is a summer festival for children with theatre, music, classes and workshops all offered at discount prices with the purchase of a ten dollar Child's Play Pass. As a bonus receive discounts from participating restaurants. As an added bonus, participating child-friendly events and businesses also offer discounts for Child's Play Pass Holders Canadian Improv Showcase May 7th, 8th & 9th Tickets are $20/adults & $15/seniors & students and can be purchased Online For a family-friendly night of Improv that you can bring your kids to Canadian Improv Showcase Workshop at The Wellington Street Theatre Learn from the pros Workshop Saturday May 9th 2-4 p.m. Cost $25 Purchase workshop tickets Online Kate and Hollis Kate and Hollis are a husband and wife duo who perform original and traditional folk/roots music with a toe tapping bluegrass edge. Their show is energetic, warm and inviting. They share their stories with well written songs that range from historical to fanciful. Their music is presented with sweet, tight harmonies and sparkling instrumentals on guitar, dobro and banjo. Sunday May 17th at 2 p.m. At The Wellington Street Theatre Tickets can be purchased for $15 ahead of time Online Or at the door for $20 Childen 12 and under are free Bottle Tree Productions Presents The Triple Threat Class in association with The Kingston School of Dance Little Red Riding Hood Adapted for the Stage by Charles Robertson, Music and Lyrics by Steve Furster Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. May 28th, 29th, 30th and June 4th, 5th and 6th. Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. At The Wellington Street Theatre Adults/$15 Seniors & Students/$12 Or purchase tickets online. Summer Camps July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31 Ages 8-12 9 a.m. to 12 noon Teens 13-17 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost $200 per one week session Meet new friends Have fun Develop self confidence Learn how to become a successful performer $50 discount with Child's Play Summer Festival Pass. Click here Bring this in when you buy your ticket or email it back to us and get $2.00 off the price of any show!