tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58656556821337447672008-07-23T12:48:55.650-07:00Kingston Arts NewsArtskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-71546985234999291962008-07-23T12:47:00.000-07:002008-07-23T12:48:55.670-07:00Exposures Project: Workshops and Exhibition of Kingston PhotographyExposures is a project that aims to cultivate photographic art practices in Kingston through a series of professional workshops, culminating in a curated exhibition of photographs by workshop participants presented at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre 14 November to 7 December, and recognition of achievement through special prizes.
We invite photographers living in the region to participate in anArtskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-47719698157933549932008-07-21T05:49:00.000-07:002008-07-21T05:54:11.924-07:00CALL FOR PROPOSALSKnock on Woods: A Roving International Residency
Here's your chance to do an International Artist Residency without suffering jetlag or airport taxes! (Unless, of course, you want to suffer them.)
Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre is seeking participants for Rotterdam-based artist Yvette Poorter’s mobile residency program KNOCK ON WOODS. Knock on Woods International Residency and Dwelling for Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-21364161716593374122008-07-19T05:45:00.000-07:002008-07-19T05:57:15.722-07:00Domino Theatre tries to preserve signaturesThe writing's on the drywall: Theatre tries to preserve signatures
Kingston Whig Standard, July 19, 2008The history of domino theatre is written on its walls. Now that Domino is vacating its home of 33 years, steps have been taken to preserve that history. There have been 231 productions while Domino has been in residency at 370 King St. W. At the end of each production, cast and crew have Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-19980592814077401422008-07-11T07:32:00.000-07:002008-07-11T07:33:54.113-07:00The John Hobday Awards in Arts ManagementAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 September 2008
The John Hobday Awards in Arts Management are made possible by a $1
million donation from The Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation.
Annually, two $10,000 awards will be presented and will allow recipients
to enhance their own professional development by taking part in a
recognized program, seminar or workshop; or to pass their knowledge on
to the Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-71002831917861853022008-07-11T07:29:00.000-07:002008-07-11T07:31:15.535-07:00Library and Archives Canada: a new contract is reachedFollowing consultations with CARFAC and RAAV, Library and Archives Canada has developed a new contract to ensure that fair practice is upheld in their dealings with artists. More, see: http://www.carfac.ca/2008/07/lac-contract/lang-pref/en/Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-76358618268276308242008-07-06T12:58:00.000-07:002008-07-06T13:04:18.704-07:00Call for artwork for Upping The AntiUpping The Anti, a journal of theory and action, seeks artists to contribute to the upcoming and future issues of UTA. We seek artists whose work aligns with the anti-capitalist, anti-oppression, and anti-imperialist politics of the journal.
In particular, we seek work relevant to themes and issues covered in our upcoming issue, which will feature several pieces on Palestine and Palestine Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-13903070211347415332008-07-02T11:21:00.000-07:002008-07-02T11:25:49.492-07:00Copyright Bill Represents Status Quo for Visual and Media ArtistsCARFAC Ontario - By Artists. For Artists.
June 26, 2008
(TORONTO) There is little visionary thinking behind Bill C-61 – An Act to Amend the Copyright Act of Canada in regards to the visual and media arts. The federal government will latch on to the fact that they have updated the rights of photographers so that they now align with other creators - CARFAC Ontario had actually suggested that this Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-16446854320475100822008-06-30T12:25:00.000-07:002008-06-30T12:28:37.956-07:007th annual timepieces dance festivalRising Sun Productions is pleased to present the 7th annual timepieces dance festival, taking place on Sunday, August 24, 2008 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the TIME sculpture in Breakwater Park, on King Street, near the Kingston General Hospital.
The festival is open to any independent choreographer, group, school or studio that chooses to participate with a pre-paid registration. The Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-85278285576967952762008-06-30T09:25:00.000-07:002008-06-30T09:32:12.790-07:00Visible Verse 2008 call for videopoemsSEE THE VOICE:
Visible Verse 2008 call for videopoems
Pacific Cinémathèque and curator Heather Haley are seeking videopoem submissions from around the world for the annual Visible Verse screening and performance poetry celebration, Nov. 6, 2008. Visible Verse is North America's sustaining venue for the presentation of new and artistically significant videopoetry.
Official guidelines:
Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-8919543026345479902008-06-25T10:30:00.000-07:002008-06-25T10:32:12.446-07:00Saturday June 28^th only, Marine Museum will be offering free admissionOn Saturday June 28^th only, the Marine Museum will be offering free admission in honour of Doors Open Kingston.
Doors Open Kingston is part of a province-wide initiative to make Ontario's heritage sites accessible to the public, allowing residents and visitors a first hand demonstration of Ontario's hidden heritage treasures. Doors Open Kingston is held in conjunction with First Capital Days, aArtskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-27166694419239143742008-06-24T09:20:00.000-07:002008-06-24T09:22:33.882-07:00OMDC EXPORT FUND – FILM AND TELEVISIONOMDC EXPORT FUND – FILM AND TELEVISION
· INFORMATION SESSION: July 3, 2008 (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
· APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 18, 2008 BY 5:00 PM
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 Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-44658996991913799782008-06-24T09:13:00.000-07:002008-06-24T09:14:55.550-07:00Kingstonian directs Canada Day Festival in OttawaKingstonian directs Canada Day Festival in Ottawa
Mark Sirett, the Artistic Director of the Cantabile Choirs of Kingston, is the guest conductor of Unisong Festival at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa on Canada Day, July 1.
400 choristers from across the country will give three free concerts at Southam Hall, National Arts Centre on Canada Day.
At 10 am the Unisong Gala concert will be given.Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-54979532700087440222008-06-24T09:09:00.000-07:002008-06-24T09:12:22.133-07:00Call to ArtistsAmnesty International : Pacific Regional Office
Vancouver, Canada
Project Description
Human rights violations are occurring worldwide. However, as awareness and attention are brought to these issues an encouraging sense of hope is born : hope that we can bring an end to these unthinkable acts against humanity. To help raise public awareness about human rights issues, the Pacific Regional Office Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-58676761087072967922008-06-23T08:13:00.000-07:002008-06-24T08:56:49.569-07:00New opportunity in Kingston for artists to sell their art !!! Fact Sheet What - Arts Market offers Kingston Area artists and artisans one day a week to showcase and sell their creations at market square. The idea was spawned by the Artists in Business committee of the Entrepreneurship Centre at KEDCO. Kingston Sunday Antique Market operators Al Smith and Jan Singleton submitted a proposal to the First Capital Place Committee for permissionArtskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-29520094648554142392008-06-23T07:57:00.001-07:002008-06-23T08:08:55.450-07:00I SAID I: a community arts celebration I SAID I: a community arts celebration half play... half concert... All Kingston! DATES: Thursday, June 26 & Friday, June 27, 8:00pm,Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-62900133838450894692008-06-19T12:28:00.000-07:002008-06-19T12:34:22.799-07:00OMDC LAUNCHES $2 MILLION SCREEN-BASED CONTENT INITIATIVEThe OMDC Screen-based Content Initiative (SCI) is designed to provide Ontario screen-based content creation companies (film and television producers, interactive digital media content producers, video game developers) with funding for early-stage development activities required to bring screen-based content properties closer to the production ready stage and create a package appropriate to Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-4705516313979239722008-06-16T10:58:00.000-07:002008-06-16T11:03:46.131-07:00Hands on Heritage Day Camp, kids 8 - 12Looking for something a little different in a summer day camp this year?
Why not try the Hands on Heritage Day Camp? Children 8 to 12 years are invited to explore at least 6 different Museums over the course of a week and take part in cool activities while discovering Kingston's rich heritage!
* Learn the ways of the water at the Marine Museum
* Make art at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre
Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-17708304593996832422008-06-11T12:01:00.000-07:002008-06-11T12:09:06.780-07:00Call to ArtistsThe Marianne van Silfhout Gallery, Brockville, ON is pleased to announce its 1st Annual Juried Art Show.
The Marianne van Silfhout Gallery is looking for artists from across Ontario to participate in the First Juried show here in our state of the art 4,000 square foot gallery.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all residents of Ontario.
The Marianne van Silfhout Gallery is looking to feature upwards of Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-92200416769679293732008-06-11T11:54:00.000-07:002008-06-11T12:00:37.157-07:00Job posting, Modern Fuel GalleryMODERN FUEL ARTIST-RUN CENTRE
KINGSTON, ONTARIO
is accepting applications for
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR (25 hrs/week)
DEADLINE: July 11 2008
Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre is seeking a motivated and organized individual for the contract position of Administrative Director (one year renewable contract).
Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre is a non-profit organization facilitating the presentation, Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-67483255708842656452008-06-11T11:52:00.000-07:002008-06-11T11:53:15.293-07:00Participate in an Art a ThonWhat is an "Art a Thon"? It is very similar to a "Walk A Thon" only all individuals will be doing the art they love best for one hour. This includes dance, drama, visual art and music. Anyone interested in participating on August 16th from 10 am to 11 am can get a pledge sheet by calling Dreams In Motion at 613-382-6700 or emailing Jacey Donaldson at info@dreamsinmotion.ca. The event will take Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-15127785918721397432008-06-11T11:36:00.000-07:002008-06-11T11:49:30.426-07:00SPECIAL ARTS WORKERS/ ARTIST TICKET RATES INTRODUCEDTo help foster a thriving, and inter-connected arts community in the Eastern Ontario, the Thousand Islands Playhouse in Gananoque has introduced new regional artists and arts worker rates for the 2008 Season.
Professional artists, musicians, members of Canadian Actors' Equity, IATSE, or workers in cultural organizations may buy half price ($16) tickets to selected plays during the season by Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-61517402905343534792008-06-09T11:53:00.000-07:002008-06-09T12:00:13.985-07:002008 Dora Award Nominees at the Thousand Islands PlayhouseThe nominations for the 2008 Dora Awards for excellence in theatre in Toronto (Canada's Tony Awards) have just been announced and three of the nominees are currently part of the Thousand Islands Playhouse season. New playwriting sensation Hannah Moscovitch is up for best writer for two plays, East of Berlin and Essay, which is now playing at the Firehall Theatre in Ganonoque until July 5.
In theArtskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-40228199964264271272008-06-06T12:48:00.000-07:002008-06-09T12:08:44.365-07:00Theatre Ontario's SUMMER THEATRE INTENSIVE FOR ADULTS August 10 to 17, 2008
Week long residential theatre courses give you the opportunity to learn something new, or brush up on your existing skills. The price includes accommodation and meals, and each class will also attend a production at the Shaw Festival. The courses are held in St. Catharines on the campus of Brock University.
See: http://theatreontario.org/
Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-76591452513900932472008-06-06T12:43:00.000-07:002008-06-09T12:06:34.809-07:00Theatre Ontario Camp - Youth CoursesTheatre Ontario Camp - Youth Courses
August 10 to 16, 2008
For 2008, we are offering two courses: The Theatrical Art Sing Out Louise! - Musical Theatre Performance Techniques And Tricks The application deadline is June 30, 2008.
See: http://theatreontario.org/content/y_summercourses.htm
Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865655682133744767.post-31774057857341983262008-06-06T12:37:00.000-07:002008-06-09T12:07:41.182-07:00Call for Jury Members for OMDC Film Fund *Application deadline: July 4, 2008*
* *
The OMDC Film Fund is intended to increase the level of indigenous
feature film production in Ontario.
OMDC is seeking applications from qualified industry professionals for a
jury pool for the OMDC Film Fund program. The program is adjudicated by
three jurors comprised of two industry experts and one OMDC representative.
Please see: http://Artskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977777660835639326noreply@blogger.com