Blog entries from admin

The Walrus National Gallery Debate - May 2

Administrator — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:16:10 +0100

The event is called 'Art in Daily Life: Essential or Irrelevant? Who Decides? Who Pays? Who Cares?' The National Gallery’s Director and CEO Marc Mayer and art critic Sarah Milroy will face-off against the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s Executive Director Stephen Borys and writer of the Globe and Mail Kate Taylor. From street art to national galleries, and everywhere in between, our debaters will challenge one another to prove, or disprove, th...

Call for Artists - Foyer Gallery

Administrator — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:17:06 +0100

Are you exhibition ready?

The Foyer Gallery Artists Association (FGAA) is looking for innovative emerging and established artists to join the Foyer Gallery. We need dynamic, self directed artists who are committed to hands on operation of an artist run centre. The Foyer Gallery is a 600 square foot, glassed in, City of Ottawa sponsored exhibition space devoted to showcasing the art of local juried artists in a variety of media and styles. Located in the front foyer of th...

Artist and Collector Call Out - Cube Gallery

Administrator — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:06:22 +0100

A Call Out for three upcoming shows at Cube Gallery. Please submit a small .jpg image of 1- 3 pieces per artist. Also a short BIO. Send info to: don@cubegallery.ca

Deadline to submit: May 1st,2012
Group Show: May: RUN!
SEE HOW WE RUN at Cube Gallery
We run for cover, for office and sometimes for our lives. We could be in it for the long run, have a run of luck or run ourselves ragged. And by the way, is that a run in your stocking? Run, don't walk to the Cube ...

Call to artists: "15 Chairs" -- Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant

Administrator — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:08:24 +0100

For 15 years of The Taste of Glenhyrst, the annual major fundraiser of The Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant

The Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant is calling for proposals from artists to create the most creative artists’ chairs

Fifteen chairs will be selected by jurors from the proposals to be commissioned to create their proposed chairs, and the artists will be paid $500.00 for the chair, the exhibition right and the right to reproduce images for marketing.

The winni...

OFFRE D'EMPLOI : Direction générale et artistique, Centre de production DAÏMÔN

Administrator — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:03:34 +0100

Le Centre de production DAÏMÔN à Gatineau est à la recherche d’un directeur général et artistique ou d’une directrice générale et artistique.

Nature de l’emploi

La personne recherchée assumera la responsabilité de la vision artistique et de la gestion du centre dans un contexte d’ancrage régional. Elle travaillera en étroite collaboration avec le conseil d’administ...

Volunteer Curator needed

Administrator — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:07:50 +0100

Volunteer Curator is needed to hang art at a medical clinic.

A Medical clinic in the east end of Ottawa needs a Curator volunteer willing to hang art in their clinic and change it every three months. This is a great opportunity to get your art out of your basement and display it in front of many many eyes with the possibility of selling the work. The clinic does not rent the walls out, they offer them for free. The West Carleton Family Health Team has been doing this in the west ...

Information Session on OAC grants and services for media artists

Administrator — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:12:10 +0100

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) invites film, video, audio and new media artists in Ottawa and surrounding regions to an Information Session on OAC grants and services for media artists.

Saturday, April 21, 2012
1p.m. – 3p.m.
“Courtroom” at Arts Court
67 Nicholas Street
Ottawa

If you have questions about:
* whether you are eligible for grants
* the grant application process, deadlines, support material
* how to draft cle...

Hintonburg Community Association - ARTSPARK 2012

Administrator — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:25:10 +0100

It's that time of year again! We're accepting vendors for the Hintonburg ArtsPark 2012, to be held at the Parkdale Market on May 26th, 2012.

If you would like to be a vendor, act fast! We have only about 40 spaces to fill, so, in order to be included, you're encouraged to get your cheques in as soon as possible. Remember handcrafted items only.

There is a $50 fee for each space - Please email craftfair11@gmail.com for further details.

Note: this content is posted ...

Arts and Graphic Design Contest - Capital Hoedown Country Music Festival

Administrator — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:56:21 +0100

I am writing on behalf of Capital Hoedown Country Music Festival to let you know about our new Graphic Design contest that we have launched for the month of March. We are currently accepting design submissions for our Capital Hoedown 2012 official festival t-shirt. The winner gets four 3-Day GA Passports to Capital Hoedown 2012 and four t-shirts which they helped to create. It is also a great portfolio piece for any artist or graphic designer looking to build their experience and gain visibil...

Tuesday Music Guide - December 6, 2011

Administrator — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:27:53 +0100

AMY WINEHOUSE
Lioness: Hidden Treasures
www.amywinehouse.com
Dist: Universal Music Canada

Following her tragic passing in July, some of the producers and musicians who worked closely with Amy Winehouse spent time listening...

TAC Announces Pitch THIS! 2011

Administrator — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:00:05 +0100

The Ottawa International Animation Festival’s industry event TAC is now accepting proposals for its 2011 Pitch THIS! Program, presented by 9 Story Entertainment. This year’s event will be held at the Fairmont Château Laurier on September 21 and 22, the first two days of the Festival.

"Nothing beats pitching to industry execs in front of hundreds of people to bring the potential of your project quickly into focus! For us it was the confidence boost we need...

Call for Submissions - Saving Face: Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Portraiture

Administrator — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:48:35 +0100

Call for Submissions
Saving Face: Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Portraiture
September 13 – November 13, 2011
Living Arts Centre Gallery
4141 Living Arts Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 4B8
905.306.6161

The Living Arts Centre invites artists to submit works for Saving Face, an exhibition about contemporary portraiture in Canada and its relevance today. Portraiture is constantly reinventing itself. Within the expanding boundaries of art me...

Weekend Art: June 24-26

Administrator — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:34:14 +0100

span-o (the small press action network - ottawa) presents:

the ottawa
small press
book fair

spring 2011 edition
will be happening Saturday, June 25, 2011

in room 203 of the Jack Purcell Community Centre (on Elgin, at 320 Jack
Purcell Lane).

General info: the ottawa small press book fair
noon to 5pm (opens at 11:00 for exhibitors)
admissio...

Job Opportunity - Odyssey Theatre

Administrator — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:43:44 +0100

POSITION AVAILABLE:
ADMIN INTERN

Odyssey Theatre, Ottawa’s premiere professional mask summer theatre, is offering a ninemonth Arts Administrative Intern position to a University or College graduate. The position could be extended up to fourteen months. This job is perfect for someone who is interested in exploring the world of arts administration, and/or gaining new administrative skills, which would be transferable to other fields.

Odyssey Theatre is a dynami...

Job Opportunity - SAW Gallery

Administrator — Tue, 31 May 2011 01:42:08 +0100

JOB OPENING

POSITION: CURATOR

ORGANIZATION: Galerie SAW Gallery

We are looking for an exceptionally creative and energetic individual to join our small team in the role of Curator.

BACKGROUND

Founded in Ottawa in 1973, Galerie SAW Gallery is a non-profit artist-run centre dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art. Today, with its strong focus on outreach and community development, Galerie SAW Gallery boasts an annual a...

Job Opportunity - Carleton University

Administrator — Tue, 31 May 2011 01:38:40 +0100

Internship opportunity - Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage

Job title: Education and Outreach Assistant
Location: Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG), Ottawa, ON
Duration: 37 weeks
Dates: June 20, 2011 to March 2, 2012
Salary: $15.00/hour
Full time: 35 hours per week
Language of work: English

Description:
The Education and Outreach Assistant will work with CUAG’s Director and Curator to research, develop and imp...

Weekend Art: May 27 - 29, 2011

Administrator — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:01:59 +0100

Friday

PATRICK MIKHAIL GALLERY is pleased to present STATE OF THE ART, a group exhibition featuring eight innovative, young Canadian artists exploring a range of contemporary issues and ideas. The artists featured include LINDA CHALMERS, DAVE AND JENN (...

Job Opportunity - University of Ottawa Department of Visual Arts

Administrator — Tue, 17 May 2011 01:38:21 +0100

The Department of Visual Arts of the University of Ottawa is actively seeking a Technical Assistant (studio).

For more information, please consult the following link :

https://uottawa.njoyn.com/cl2/xweb/XWeb.asp?tbtoken=ZlhRRFUSMRsHFAF3MVFJHSBNdnlddyQpb1xRJl4RfxEpWDYZWUsbexByPApXUxVaSD5m&chk=dFlbQBJf&clid=27081&page=JobDetails&jobid=J0511-0056&lang=1

The application deadline is June 15, 2011.

Université d'Ottaw...

Call for Volunteers - the Fringe Festival

Administrator — Tue, 17 May 2011 01:28:40 +0100

Fringe is looking for volunteers!

The Fringe us upon us again! June 16-26, 2011

Ottawa will once again host the 15th annual Ottawa Fringe & Arts Festival. We are looking for energetic and dynamic volunteers to join our ranks, to make this year’s Fringe the best yet.

Volunteers make up an essential part of our festival, operating box offices, running security and keeping things running smoothly for both patrons and artists

THE GOODS
...

Weekend Art: May 13-15

Administrator — Fri, 13 May 2011 23:17:48 +0100

Friday

La Petite Mort Gallery presents
Five Day Exhibit
Andre Perron
New Sculptural Work
MAY 13-19, 2011
Vernissage: Friday May 13, 2011 / 7 - 10pm
The artist will be in attendance from Montreal for the opening.
306 Cumberland Street

Saturday

Britannia Gallery presents a juried exhibition by Ottawa Mixed Media Artists titled “Alphabet Too”. Meet the artists at a “Coffee Pot” event Saturday ...